Cheryl Yakey

Cheryl Yakey is a seasoned legal professional with extensive experience in the insurance industry. Currently serving as Senior Counsel at Nationwide since July 2020, Cheryl provides legal and regulatory support for the Western region. Previously, Cheryl was a Senior Counsel at Clyde & Co, focusing on insurtech startups and insurance organizations. Cheryl has held prominent positions at Wilson Elser, Kemper Corporation, Genworth Financial, American International Group, and Munich Reinsurance America, where Cheryl led various legal initiatives and provided strategic guidance on regulatory matters. Cheryl's educational background includes a Juris Doctor from the University of Iowa College of Law and a Bachelor's Degree in English Literature from Hamilton College.