Liana Prieto

Liana Prieto has a diverse and extensive work experience. Liana is currently a Partner at Mitchell Sandler LLC, a women-managed law firm specializing in financial services and technology. Prior to this, they held the position of Head of Legal at Park Avenue Finance, where they focused on providing innovative financial solutions. Liana is also the Co-Founder of Dirt Days, an off-road adventure tour company based in California and Mexico.

From 2014 to 2022, Liana served as the EVP, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary at Luther Burbank Savings, a publicly-traded community bank. During their tenure, they played a key role in the bank's IPO, implemented compliant cannabis banking programs, and led the bank through various compliance initiatives.

Before their time at Luther Burbank Savings, Liana worked as Counsel at Buckley LLP, representing financial services clients in litigation matters. Liana also served as a Trial Attorney at the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, where they conducted investigations and litigated administrative actions related to financial law.

Liana's early legal career includes experiences as a Law Clerk at the Office of the New York State Attorney General, a Legal Intern at the U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of New York, and a Legal Intern at the Kings County District Attorney's Office. Liana also worked as a Paralegal at Musolino & Dessel.

Overall, Liana Prieto brings a wealth of legal expertise and a strong background in financial services to their current role as a Partner at Mitchell Sandler LLC.

Liana Prieto has a J.D. degree from Fordham University School of Law. Liana also holds a B.A. degree in Sociology from Georgetown University. Furthermore, they attended Stuyvesant High School for their secondary education.