Jeannette Pina

Jeannette Pina is a senior legal executive with over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. She currently serves as the Deputy General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at Corebridge Financial.24

Background and Education

Jeannette Pina comes from an immigrant background, with her mother from Cuba and father from Argentina.1 She grew up in Queens, New York, and pursued higher education at prestigious institutions:

• Bachelor's degree from Syracuse University, majoring in International Relations5
• Juris Doctor (JD) from the University of Pennsylvania Law School12

Professional Career

Pina's career has been marked by significant roles in the legal and compliance fields:

Early Career::

• Started at Skadden Arps, focusing on mergers and acquisitions
• Moved to ING, entering the insurance field1

MetLife::

• Served as Senior Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer for U.S. and Latin America3
• Worked as chief of staff to then-general counsel Ricardo Anzaldua1

Current Role::

• Deputy General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at Corebridge Financial24

Leadership and Advocacy

Jeannette Pina is known for her collaborative leadership style and commitment to diversity and inclusion:

• Helped launch and steward MetLife's sponsorship program, focusing on promoting growth for women and people of color in the company's talent pipeline1
• Advocates for talent development and stewardship initiatives in legal affairs1
• Volunteers with Safe Passage Project, providing legal advice to immigrant and refugee children facing deportation1

Professional Philosophy

Pina emphasizes the importance of community support and empowering others, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds. She believes in paving the way for others and overcoming obstacles, stating, "The path may be filled with potholes and ditches, but you have to pave over them and keep going".1