Margaret Ackerley

Margaret Ackerley is a seasoned legal professional with extensive experience in both the conservation and legal sectors. Currently serving as a Board Member at InterAction since June 2024, Margaret previously held the position of Senior Vice President and General Counsel at the World Wildlife Fund from 1999 to March 2024, where leadership was provided on transformative global conservation projects. Earlier in their career, Margaret was an attorney at WilmerHale, advising Fortune 100 clients on litigation and regulatory matters, and received the Pickering Prize for pro bono contributions. Margaret's legal foundation was established as a Judicial Law Clerk for the Honorable Stanley S. Brotman and as a financial analyst at Credit Suisse. Educational credentials include a J.D. from Yale Law School and an A.B. from Harvard University, graduating summa cum laude.