Melissa Chastang Whitaker possesses extensive legal experience spanning multiple roles in both domestic and international settings. As a Student Advocate for the Harvard Advocates for Human Rights Program, Melissa engaged in foreign and international legal research and comparative law analysis. Subsequently, at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP, Melissa held positions as Pro Bono Scholar and Counsel, where responsibilities included conducting internal investigations related to various illegal activities, providing compliance advice on international anti-corruption laws, and contributing to the firm's Cybersecurity Initiative. An internship at the Southern Africa Litigation Center involved comparative legal analysis and drafting legal briefs for the Supreme Court of Appeal of South Africa. Currently serving as Associate General Counsel - Integrity Legal at Meta, Melissa continues to leverage journalism and legal acumen, backed by a B.A. in English Arts from Hampton University, summa cum laude, and a JD from Harvard Law School, cum laude.
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