TINA GOOCH
Atlanta
Summary
A proven legal leader and business partner focused on managing risk efficiently and strategically, helping business teams put customers first and developing talent and team members
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Unit Counsel
AT&T
06.2024 - Current
- Provide innovative, risk-based legal support for the Retail, Customer Care and Field Operations business units, leading a national team responsible for legal advice on all strategic and operational initiatives
- Key milestones include: participation at senior leadership tables across all business units, partnering to launch innovative products and services, managing third-party partnerships and litigation and employment dockets and risks
Privacy Counsel
AT&T
04.2014 - 06.2024
- Manage a national team responsible for identifying and reducing privacy risk, fostering a strategic approach that carefully balances risk, compliance, and the overarching interests of the business
- Key milestones include: risk-based evaluation of products and services prior to launch, management of best-in class data protection and incident response program, integration of acquired companies’ privacy operations with AT&T’s policy and practices, regulatory compliance with emerging laws and government investigations
Compliance Counsel
AT&T
12.2004 - 03.2014
- Design and implement a compliance program for a Fortune 10 company that meets or exceeds Federal Sentencing Guidelines
- Key milestones include: managing company-wide annual risk assessment and presentation to senior leadership, conducting internal investigations, advising Records Management and Audit Services
Associate, White Collar Criminal Defense
KING & SPALDING LLP
09.2000 - 12.2004
- Defended Fortune 500 companies in federal criminal and civil fraud investigations
- Performed corporate internal investigations, including witness interviews, reports to boards of directors and creation of corporate compliance programs
Executive Assistant to Congressman Scott Klug
U.S. House of Representatives
08.1994 - 08.1997
Education
Juris Doctor -
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN LAW SCHOOL - MADISON
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science and Public Administration
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-LA CROSSE
Skills
- Strong belief in innovative business initiatives backed by sound, solution-based legal advice that facilitates business growth and success
- A leadership style that emphasizes trust, transparency, empowerment, engagement, and continuous improvement
- Strong executive presence and significant senior leadership experience
More
- Member of the State Bar of Georgia
- IAPP Certified Information Privacy Professional/US
- Active in pro bono support, including habeas appeals for death row inmate via the Equal Justice Initiative
- President of the Food Recovery Network Board of Directors, a national non-profit dedicated to reducing food waste and fighting hunger
Timeline
Business Unit Counsel
AT&T
06.2024 - Current
Privacy Counsel
AT&T
04.2014 - 06.2024
Compliance Counsel
AT&T
12.2004 - 03.2014
Associate, White Collar Criminal Defense
KING & SPALDING LLP
09.2000 - 12.2004
Executive Assistant to Congressman Scott Klug
U.S. House of Representatives
08.1994 - 08.1997
Juris Doctor -
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN LAW SCHOOL - MADISON
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science and Public Administration
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-LA CROSSE
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