Andrea Caplan Okun

Andrea Caplan Okun has a strong background in legal counsel and compliance. Andrea currently holds the position of Deputy General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer at Ryerson, where they have been since November 2021. Prior to this role, they served as the Chief Compliance Officer, Assistant General Counsel at Ryerson from January 2020 to November 2021. Andrea also held the position of Assistant General Counsel at Ryerson from July 2016 to November 2021. Before joining Ryerson, Okun worked as General Counsel at Merit Management Group LP, where they created an in-house counsel department and handled all legal matters for the company from January 2012 to April 2015. Andrea also has notable experience as a Partner at Seyfarth Shaw, LLP from October 2000 to December 2011, specializing in franchise, dealer, and distributor disputes. Okun began their legal career as an Associate at Hedlund Hanley & John in 1997, and later worked as an Associate at Blatt Hammesfahr & Eaton from 1995 to 1997, defending insurance coverage claims involving environmental issues.

Andrea Caplan Okun has a strong educational background with a focus on law and political science. Andrea attended the University of Michigan Law School from 1992 to 1994 and obtained a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree, specializing in Law. Prior to that, they pursued their undergraduate studies at the University of Michigan from 1988 to 1992. During this time, they earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree with a major in Political Science. Andrea Caplan Okun's educational history showcases their dedication to academic excellence and their commitment to developing a thorough understanding of the legal and political domains.