Melissa Lawson

Melissa Lawson is a seasoned compliance professional with extensive experience in the financial services sector. Currently serving as Principal and Deputy Chief Compliance Officer at Platinum Equity since April 2019, Lawson has previously held key roles at Raymond James, Fitch Ratings, Morgan Stanley, Annaly Capital Management, Bear Stearns & Co., Brown Brothers Harriman, and Galway Capital, LLC. Lawson's expertise encompasses regulatory exams, personal conflicts monitoring, compliance policies, and risk management. Academically, Lawson holds a Juris Doctorate from American University Washington College of Law, an LL.M. in Taxation from Georgetown University Law Center, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Geography from Central Connecticut State University.