Working for the best, with the best, is a quality and value that every corporation and law firm shares. However, creating an attractive team requires assembling the right mix of legal expertise to align with company objectives. A case in point is Jon Mothner, Chief Legal Officer of Synchrony Financial, who has been leading the law department at the financial services company for over a decade.
From his initial training as a litigator, where he began his career as an associate at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton, to spending three years as a federal prosecutor in the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Eastern District of New York, Mothner has leveraged a unique blend of in-house and prosecutorial experience to steer the Synchrony Legal team.
Although Mothner’s move to an in-house role at Synchrony was a deliberate one, it didn’t come without its share of risks and uncertainties. However, his strategic planning, leadership, and continuous quest to attract and retain high-quality legal talent have allowed him to create one of the most sought-after teams in the world of corporate law.
Additional details on Mothner’s career trajectory and the strategic approach he’s implemented at Synchrony’s legal team can be gleaned from an article by Corporate Counsel.