Joseph Allessie Esq., Crcp

Joseph Allessie, Esq., CRCP has extensive experience in the legal and compliance field. Joseph most recently served as the Deputy General Counsel and Chief Legal Officer for Oakmark Funds at Harris Associates. Prior to that, they held the position of SVP & Managing Counsel at OppenheimerFunds. Joseph also worked as a Senior Consultant, providing thought leadership and consulting services to CCOs, senior legal professionals, and financial crime professionals at a consulting firm. Joseph Allessie's early career involved a long tenure at UBS, where they served as the Head of Compliance & Operational Risk Control (Americas - Chief Compliance Officer) for almost 19 years.

Joseph Allessie, Esq., CRCP completed their education at various institutions. Joseph obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies from Penn State University in 1987. Joseph then went on to earn a Doctor of Law (J.D.) degree from Western Michigan University Cooley Law School in 1990. Later, in 2016, they completed a program at The Wharton School's Aresty Institute of Executive Education, receiving certification as a Certified Regulatory and Compliance Professional. Their specialization during their time at The Wharton School was Financial Services Compliance and Regulatory.