Paola Tornabene

Paola Tornabene is an accomplished legal professional with extensive experience in intellectual property and innovation. Currently serving as Global IP and Innovation Counsel at Diageo since May 2015, Paola oversees innovation and IP matters for notable brands such as Casamigos Spirits and Ciroc Vodka. Previous roles include General Counsel for Canada during a secondment and Lead Counsel for Europe at Diageo, as well as Vice President of Corporate Affairs and Associate General Counsel at the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation. Paola's early career featured significant contributions at Major League Baseball, where responsibilities included overseeing trademark and copyright portfolios. Educational qualifications include a Juris Doctor from New York Law School and a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from The George Washington University.