Trevor Lawson

Dynamic and results-driven legal and compliance professional with extensive experience in regulatory compliance, internal investigations, and team management. Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams, managing complex projects, and fostering strong relationships with stakeholders. Adept at navigating regulatory environments and driving process improvements.

JP MORGAN CHASE & CO.                                                                        Dec 2021 – Present 

Regulatory Engagement Lead – Vice President                                            New York, NY & Columbus, OH

• Coordinate, manage and act as firm lead for select onsite examinations, reviews and requests by regulators covering the Corporate and Investment Bank (CIB), conducted mainly by the OCC, FRB and FDIC. Prepare, draft and review Management Responses to regulator Supervisory Letters, and addressing Matters Requiring Attention and Violations of Law.
• Manage the relationship between the regulators and the firm’s entire Securities Services line of business, including Front Office, Operations, Global Custody and Fund Services, Network Management, Liquidity and Trading Services, and Data Solutions, while leveraging key partnerships with Control Management and Compliance and Risk Management.
• Communicate extensively, both orally and in writing, to develop effective relationships with regulators and key internal stakeholders. Prepare personnel for meetings with regulators, identify facts and circumstances, as applicable, to respond to issues identified during examinations and other engagements.
• Provide supervision and empower associate level teammates, delegating assignments during regulatory examinations, focused reviews, and other engagements, in order to provide them with the feedback, skills and experience necessary to succeed in their roles.
• Analyze and summarize information/documentation responsive to regulatory requests and examination reports and preparing substantive written responses to requests.

JP MORGAN CHASE & CO.                                                                         May 2018 – Dec 2021 

Surveillance Compliance Manager – Vice President                                    New York, NY

• Conducted lexicon-based reviews, certain deep dive reviews, and ad hoc reviews of employee e-communications. Collaborated with compliance officers, legal, and other stakeholders to review and resolve potential compliance issues.
• Reviewed and analyzed e-communications and related information to identify potential compliance issues relating to market conduct risks, reputational risks, or other compliance risks.
• Developed and enhanced surveillance review processes and procedures, including lexicon development.

SIMPSON THACHER & BARTLETT, LLP                                            August 2013 – February 2018 

Staff Attorney                                                                                                        New York, NY

• Led and managed all phases of document review, including reviewing documents for relevancy and privilege for clients in litigation regarding the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, securities regulation, due diligence, and financial litigation; coordinated with electronic review vendors to perform targeted searches for important documents; and performed quality control searches and reviews on document productions.
• Worked with and assisting third party e-discovery vendors, including project management, supervising and instructing contract attorneys on document review projects and acting as a liaison between the vendor and the firm, and working with technical support and information technology to identify and resolve issues with discovery platforms and technology assisted review (TAR).
• Assisted in trial preparation by drafting strategic documents and materials for the use of attorneys at all phases of trial, including reviewing deposition testimony, responding to discovery requests and annotating transcripts for the lead attorneys.

FREELANCE CONSULTANT                                                                      August 2005 – August 2013 

Attorney                                                                                                                 New York, NY

• Managed document reviews for SEC investigations involving Sarbanes-Oxley and Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) issues, antitrust litigation, and complex securities litigation, including White Collar Crime investigations focusing on accounting disclosure practices for Mortgage-Backed Securities, Collateralized Debt and Loan Obligations, and Auction Rate Securities. Conducted extensive reviews for intellectual property/breach of contract cases and merger-related antitrust issues.
• Led all levels of document review, including privilege review and quality control, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Participated in daily quality control meetings, evaluating first-level reviewers and making necessary corrections. Trained reviewers on issues and review platform software, enhancing team capabilities and efficiency.
• Worked closely with translators and technical teams to ensure thorough document analysis and issue resolution. Managed case projects, coordinating document review processes and ensuring timely completion of tasks. Assisted senior attorneys in special projects involving documentation of mass media articles, demonstrating strong strategic communication and relationship-building skills.

KELLOGG, HUBER, HANSEN, TODD & EVANS, PLLC                September 2004 – August 2005

Attorney                                                                                                                 Washington, DC

• Engaged in the internal investigation of a major corporation, including alleged violations of both the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.  Supervised temporary staff and delegated work assignments. Prepared strategic materials for use in a presentation to the Securities and Exchange Commission, FTC and the Department of Justice, as well as for use in personal interviews of corporation employees.
• Managed discovery and all levels of document production and review, including second and privilege review, relating to complex antitrust litigation. Supervised temporary staff and delegated work assignments. Performed detailed, point-by-point comparisons of legal documents, including contracts and pleadings.

BAKER & HOSTETLER, LLP                                                                    Summer 2003

Summer Associate                                                                                               Columbus, OH

• Performed research and drafted legal memoranda pertaining to compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, labor and employment litigation, and Article 9 of the UCC. Assisted senior attorneys in closing real estate transactions. Cataloged limited liability company agreements.

SQUIRE, SANDERS & DEMPSEY, LLP                                                  Summer 2002, Summer 2003

Summer Associate                                                                                               Cleveland, OH

• Performed rules checks relating to SEC filings. Researched and drafted various memoranda. Drafted shareholder agreements. Participated in the closing of a community bank merger. Drafted presentations on the Sarbanes-Oxley Act for senior litigators.

THE LEGAL AID SOCIETY                                                                        January 2001 – August 2001

Paralegal Casehandler                                                                                      New York, NY

• Provided advice and represented public assistance recipients at administrative hearings.
• Operated hotline to assist and advise clients with public and private health insurance issues.
• Trained hospital staff and public on billing under Medicaid Managed Care including the drafting of an educational booklet summarizing New York State and Federal law.

OTHER EXPERIENCE

UNITED JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS                                                       Sept. 2000 – December 2000 

Program Coordinator                                                                                        New York, NY

• Worked as a consultant to coordinate the initiation of adult education classes for Hasidic Williamsburg residents.
• Recruited and interviewed prospective teachers.
• Provided guidance and advice to students regarding employment searches.

COMMUNITY IMPACT                                                                                June 1999 – September 2000

ESL Project Specialist                                                                                        New York, NY

• Coordinated adult ESL and GED classes for residents of Northern Manhattan.
• Assisted students with employment searches and college applications.
• Organized teacher meetings; work as a liaison between teachers, students and staff; and act as a substitute teacher as needed.

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA SCHOOL OF LAW                               May 2004

J.D.                                                                                                                         Charlottesville, VA