GC Influencers
Most Influential GCs - USA
Laureen E Seeger of American Express Company
Commentators speak highly of Laureen Seeger’s “extremely practical” demeanor and offer considerable praise for her ability to “quickly grasp a situation and formulate an effective strategy for resolving issues.” Her skillset as a problem-solver are in high demand in her current role as chief legal officer at American Express, where she oversees the company’s legal, government affairs and secretarial functions as well as sitting on a number of its broader leadership committees.
Seeger is held in particularly high esteem for her commitment to pro bono work. The legal team at American Express provide a wide range of legal and consulting services to local entrepreneurs, small businesses and non-profits, with recent examples including partnering with the Neighborhood Entrepreneur Law Project to provide pro bono legal advice to New York-based entrepreneurs.
Seeger arrived at American Express in 2014 from McKesson Corporation, where she had served as the healthcare company’s general counsel. Previously, she was a member of the litigation practice group at Morris Manning.