Katherine Ritchie

Katherine Ritchie is a legal professional with extensive experience in regulatory and compliance matters. Currently serving as Director & Senior Counsel for Regulatory at Diageo since October 2022, Katherine focuses on environmental and legal issues related to the company's ESG program while advising on FDA regulations in the food and beverage sector. Previously, Katherine held positions at Bed Bath & Beyond, where roles included Senior Corporate Counsel and Regulatory & Compliance Counsel, providing guidance on advertising law, pricing regulations, and compliance training. Earlier experience includes representing financial institutions at Parker Ibrahim & Berg and handling commercial disputes at Greenberg Traurig, LLP and Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP. Katherine holds a Juris Doctor from New York University School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts in English and Politics from New York University.