Cory Birenbaum

Cory Birenbaum currently serves as a Professor in the Practice for the Master of Global Affairs Program at Rice University, focusing on international security and the challenges faced by nation-states and multinational businesses. In addition to academic work, Cory Birenbaum is involved with Control Risks as a Compliance, Forensics and Intelligence professional, offering expertise in risk management and complex issue resolution. Previous roles include positions at Navigant, Datacert as Managing Director of Strategic Accounts, LIT Group, Inc. as Vice President, and Senior Product Marketing Manager at Bridgeway Software, Inc. Early career experience includes serving as an attorney at Woodfill & Pressler LLP and Chief of Staff for Hon. Steve Stockman. Cory Birenbaum holds a Juris Doctorate from The University of Texas School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts in History from The University of Texas at Austin.