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Christina Bazzano

@christinabazzano

I am a results-driven compliance and legal professional improving operations, reducing costs, and managing complex litigation.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a senior compliance or legal operations role where I can lead cross-functional teams, strengthen regulatory risk mitigation, optimize processes with data-driven initiatives and training, and deliver measurable cost savings in a collaborative environment.

I am a results-driven compliance and legal professional with over six years managing complex litigation, regulatory assessments, and cross-functional initiatives. I focus on aligning business processes with regulatory requirements to enable informed strategic decisions.

I have led process improvements and in-house litigation management strategies that produced measurable cost savings, including an estimated $2M reduction over 18 months, and managed large caseloads of over 200 active matters.

I synthesize and visualize data to prepare senior leadership for strategic risk decisions, design and deliver compliance training to close knowledge gaps, and manage project tools to improve workload visibility and KPI tracking. I build collaborative relationships across stakeholders to drive timely, high-quality compliance deliverables.

I hold paralegal and legal technology credentials and a Master of Legal Studies, and I am pursuing Certified Enterprise Risk Professional certification to further strengthen my risk assessment and mitigation expertise.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Ombudsman

Current

Office of Naval Intelligence

Oct 2024 - Present (11 months)

Leads the Family Command Team to enhance family resilience, ensures clear communication between command leadership and families, and supports mission readiness through coordinated family events and mobilization assistance. Serves as a primary liaison during geographic separation and relocation.

Event Coordination Communication Resiliency

Current

Ombudsman

Current

USS John C. Stennis

Oct 2024 - Present (11 months)

Leads the Family Command Team to develop family-oriented solutions, ensures timely communication between command leadership and families, and provides critical support during deployments and emergencies. Facilitates transitions for Sailors and families during permanent change of station events.

Crisis Response Communication Event Coordination Community Outreach

Current

Compliance Advisor

Current

Capital One, N.A.

Jul 2024 - Present (1 year 2 months)

Conducts detailed compliance risk assessments and leads cross-functional regulatory reviews to align business processes and mitigate regulatory exposure. Designed training and project-management tools that improved workflow efficiency and KPI visibility for senior leadership decision-making.

Regulatory Compliance Risk Assessment Project Management Data Visualization Stakeholder Engagement Process Improvement Compliance KPI Tracking

Paralegal (Senior Associate)

Capital One, N.A.

Apr 2022 - Jul 2024 (2 years 3 months)

Managed complex litigation matters in-house, saving the company an estimated $2M over 18 months, and provided case strategy through discovery analysis and stakeholder coordination. Delivered legal research and data-driven analysis to inform settlement and risk decisions with internal counsel.

Litigation Management Legal Research Discovery Risk Analysis Data Visualization

Paralegal (Contract)

Capital One, N.A.

Nov 2021 - Apr 2022 (5 months)

Reviewed customer complaints and legal pleadings to assess exposure and recommend strategic responses while managing a caseload of over 200 active matters. Coordinated with outside and opposing counsel to support timely case resolution and internal counsel decision-making.

Case Management Legal Analysis Document Management Pacer Discovery

Paralegal

Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders LLP

Jan 2020 - Apr 2022 (2 years 3 months)

Managed consumer financial services and maritime litigation files, drafted and filed pleadings and discovery, and conducted legal research using LexisNexis, Westlaw, and PACER to support attorneys. Prepared trial materials and supported hearings to improve case readiness and client service.

Legal Research LexisNexis Westlaw Pacer Litigation Support Client Management

Paralegal/Office Manager

Difenderfer, Rothman, & Haber, P.C.

Aug 2019 - Jan 2020 (5 months)

Led a legal team and oversaw a $1M operational budget while implementing business strategies that streamlined workflows and produced an employee handbook and centralized case database. Managed client intake, trial preparation, and firm branding including website and collateral development.

Team Leadership Budget Management Office Management Trial Preparation Case Management

Paralegal/Legal Assistant

McGrath McCall, P.C.

Aug 2018 - Apr 2019 (8 months)

Supported attorneys in a high-volume practice by preparing exhibits, organizing evidence, and maintaining billing accuracy to ensure timely court presentations and client billing. Conducted legal research via PACER, LexisNexis, and Westlaw to inform case preparation.

Litigation Support Legal Research Pacer