Hazen Baron

Hazen Baron is a legal and compliance professional currently serving as Legal Counsel and Director of Compliance at Stronghold since November 2022. Prior to this role, Hazen was a Compliance Officer at Hydrogen, where responsibilities included developing risk-based KYC/KYB, AML, and fraud programs. At Walmart, Hazen managed financial services compliance for the national launch of Western Union across over 4,600 locations and implemented real-time fraud mitigation AI software. Experience also includes roles at Ulysses LLC, Western Union, and Promontory Financial Group, focusing on fintech initiatives, anti-money laundering, and compliance strategies. Hazen holds an LL.M in Taxation from the University of Denver, a J.D. from Florida Coastal School of Law, and a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Vermont.