Deirdre Stanley

Deirdre Stanley is an accomplished General Counsel and business leader with a rich background in business information services, media, and telecommunications sectors.

She boasts extensive expertise in areas such as M&A, Corporate Governance, Crisis Management, Corporate Finance, and Legal Compliance.

Deirdre Stanley is a distinguished alumna of Harvard Law School, having earned her J.D. there, and also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Duke University.

Throughout her career, she has held notable positions, including serving as the Executive Vice President and General Counsel at The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.

Deirdre has also been affiliated with various prestigious organizations, having been a Member of the Board of Directors at Con Edison, and a Member of the Board of Trustees at the Hospital for Special Surgery.

Her previous roles include executive positions at Thomson Reuters, where she held the titles of Senior Executive, EVP & General Counsel, and SVP & General Counsel.

Prior to that, she served as Deputy General Counsel and in other senior executive capacities at IAC (Interactive and USA Networks, Inc.), and as an Associate General Counsel at GTE Corporation (a predecessor of Verizon).

Deirdre Stanley's early career included a role as a Corporate Associate at Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP, showcasing her diverse legal experience across different sectors and industries.