Donald Lancaster Jd, Llm

Donald Lancaster, JD, LLM has extensive experience in corporate law and compliance. Donald currently serves as Senior In-House Counsel at Recorded Future, where they oversee various aspects of the company's corporate legal program. This includes managing corporate governance, securities law, M&A activities, and financial transactions. Donald also collaborates with key departments such as Finance, Tax, HR, and executives to support the company's growth initiatives. In addition, Donald manages outside counsel engagements for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

Prior to joining Recorded Future, Donald worked as the Principal Corporate Counsel at Pegasystems from 2018 to 2022. In this role, they provided counsel on mergers and acquisitions, corporate ventures, strategic alliances, and partnerships. Donald advised internal and external stakeholders, including senior management and operational teams, on legal and business matters related to these transactions. Donald drafted and negotiated various agreements such as non-disclosure agreements, stock and asset purchase agreements, and partnership agreements.

From 2010 to 2018, Donald was the Senior Principal of Global Compliance at Bank of New York Mellon. Donald managed and enhanced compliance programs for multiple business lines operating through separate legal entities in the Americas. Donald oversaw regulatory inquiries and developed relationships with primary regulators, advising on ad-hoc dealings with the SEC.

Earlier in their career, Donald worked as a Senior Associate at Dechert LLP from 2005 to 2009. Donald handled a wide range of corporate, commercial finance, and securities transactions for institutional clients. Donald played a key role in negotiating term sheets, prospectuses, and transaction documents, offering legal analysis and advice on negotiation points. Donald also managed complex syndicated credit facilities and securities transactions.

Before Dechert LLP, Donald served as a Senior Associate at Bowditch & Dewey LLP from 2001 to 2004. Donald provided comprehensive legal advice to venture capital, start-up, and early-stage companies on corporate governance, tax, and securities law matters. Donald also handled public and private securities law filings.

At the start of their career, Donald worked as an Associate at Goodwin from 1998 to 2001.

Throughout their professional journey, Donald Lancaster has demonstrated expertise in various areas of corporate law, including M&A, corporate governance, compliance, and securities transactions. Donald has a strong track record of providing strategic advice, managing complex legal transactions, and building collaborative relationships with stakeholders.

Donald Lancaster, JD, LLM earned their LL.M. degree in Banking, Finance and Securities Law from the Boston University School of Law. Donald also obtained a J.D. degree from the same institution, specializing in Law. Prior to their legal education, they completed their undergraduate studies at Trinity College Dublin, where they received a B.S. degree in Business and Economics.