Melissa Milstead

Melissa Milstead is a seasoned legal professional with extensive experience in compliance and corporate law. Currently serving as the Acting Head of Compliance - Americas at Ericsson, Melissa also holds roles as Head of Compliance for Market Area North America and Senior Compliance Officer. Prior positions include Principal at Mellifera Consulting LLC and General Counsel at Shimadzu Scientific Instruments, where key responsibilities included leading legal and regulatory initiatives. Melissa's background also features significant roles at McKinsey & Company as Associate General Counsel, advising on public sector matters and anti-corruption efforts. Additional legal experience includes positions with Hardinger & Tannenholtz, Special Counsel - Williams & Connolly LLP, and the American Red Cross. Melissa earned a Juris Doctorate from George Mason University - Antonin Scalia Law School and a BBA in International Business from New Mexico State University.