Juliana Zuleta
Chicago,IL
Summary
Senior compliance and legal risk expert with over 15 years of experience in advising multinational organizations on complex regulatory matters and government contracting. Proven leader in global compliance initiatives, offering strategic guidance to senior stakeholders on anticorruption and regulatory frameworks. Skilled in designing scalable compliance models and driving operational consistency across diverse business units. Bilingual in English and Spanish; proficient in Portuguese for enhanced global communication.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Compliance Manager – Anticorruption, Government Compliance & Confidentiality Counsel
Accenture LLP
Chicago, USA
01.2012 - Current
- Drafted Accenture anticorruption and government compliance policies to establish a framework for ethical conduct.
- Provide strategic compliance leadership for U.S. Government and public sector engagements generating multi-billion-dollar annual revenue, advising senior leadership on FAR/DFARS requirements, political contribution rules, and post-employment (revolving-door) restrictions.
- Review interactions with global public sector clients and partners to assess FARA registration requirements.
- Lead global anti-corruption program governance, overseeing policies, risk assessments, controls, monitoring activities, and escalation processes across multiple regions and business units.
- Design and deliver risk-based compliance training (live and digital) for thousands of employees globally, including senior leadership and public sector practitioners.
- Oversaw compliance support for M&A and strategic transactions, conducting pre-acquisition risk assessments, third-party due diligence, and facilitating post-close integration activities.
- Assess the risk profile of business intermediaries and business development agents, drafting contractual safeguards and tailored risk-mitigation measures.
- Lead Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) reviews for complex government procurements, supporting high-value bids and long-term government contracts.
- Partner with technology and risk teams to design and implement compliance tools, dashboards, and automated workflows, improving audit readiness, transparency, and issue tracking.
- Drafted and negotiated confidentiality agreements, advising on data protection and information security controls for sensitive government and commercial engagements to ensure compliance.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for internal audits, investigations, and regulatory inquiries related to government compliance and anti-corruption matters.
- Developed technology-enabled compliance solutions, including AI-based tools, to enhance risk visibility and operational consistency in compliance operations.
Contract Manager – LATAM Region
IBM
Buenos Aires, Argentina
01.2012 - 12.2012
- Managed end-to-end contract processes across multiple LATAM jurisdictions, advising on regulatory risk while ensuring compliance with data protection, competition law, and liability exposure to mitigate potential legal issues.
- Collaborated with sales, delivery, and legal teams to structure compliant agreements that aligned with commercial objectives, facilitating smoother negotiation and execution.
- Defined scope, pricing, and delivery timelines in proposal development and deal structuring to enhance clarity and support successful outcomes.
Corporate Associate – M&A and Regulatory Practice
Bruchou, Fernández Madero & Lombardi Law Firm
Buenos Aires, Argentina
01.2010 - 12.2011
- Advised on M&A transactions, conducting regulatory due diligence to identify and mitigate potential risks.
- Coordinated with regulatory authorities to secure approvals, effectively managing compliance risks throughout the process.
- Submitted Antitrust filings and structured transactions to ensure compliance with legal requirements.
Judicial Clerk
Commercial & Civil Court
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Teaching Assistant, Constitutional Law
Education
Law Degree -
Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina (UCA)
Buenos Aires, ArgentinaSkills
- Enterprise Government & Public Sector Compliance (FAR / DFARS, FCPA, Pay-to-Play)
- Global Anti-Corruption Program Strategy & Governance
- Regulatory Risk Identification, Assessment & Mitigation
- Foreign Agent Registration Act (FARA)
- Executive Advisory & Stakeholder Management
- Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI) Governance
- M&A Compliance, Integration & Third-Party Risk
- Compliance Operating Models & Controls
- Policy Development, Training & Change Management
- Confidentiality, Data Protection & Information Security
- Policy writing
- Regulatory compliance
- Risk assessment
- Contract negotiation
- Stakeholder engagement
- Compliance training
- Strategic planning
- Audit management
- Project management
- Team collaboration
- Document reviews
Certification
• TRACE International - Anti-Bribery & Anti-Corruption (ABAC) Certification
• Leadership Council on Legal Diversity Alumni since 2025
• Practicing Law Institute (PLI) - FCPA Developments & Compliance Updates
• Project Management Training
• Leadership Council on Legal Diversity Alumni since 2025
• Practicing Law Institute (PLI) - FCPA Developments & Compliance Updates
• Project Management Training
Languages
- Spanish
- Portuguese
- English, Native/Bilingual
- Spanish, Native/Bilingual
- Portuguese, Intermediate
Personal Information
Citizenship:
US Citizen
Colombian Citizen
Affiliations
Eviction Prevention Virtual Clinic Volunteer - helped low income, disabled tenants apply for an emergency grant.
Timeline
Compliance Manager – Anticorruption, Government Compliance & Confidentiality Counsel
Accenture LLP
01.2012 - Current
Contract Manager – LATAM Region
IBM
01.2012 - 12.2012
Corporate Associate – M&A and Regulatory Practice
Bruchou, Fernández Madero & Lombardi Law Firm
01.2010 - 12.2011
Judicial Clerk
Commercial & Civil Court
Teaching Assistant, Constitutional Law
Law Degree -
Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina (UCA)