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Melanie Deyoung

Senior Corporate Counsel at Windquest Group
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Melanie Deyoung, a seasoned corporate lawyer with 9+ years of experience, holds a Doctor of Law degree from Michigan State University College of Law, and is proficient in multiple languages, including English.
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Location
Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States, US
Skills
  • Legal Writing
  • Corporate Law
  • Litigation
  • Insurance
  • Licensing
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Melanie Deyoung is a seasoned legal professional with extensive experience in corporate law, litigation, and intellectual property. She has held senior corporate counsel positions at Windquest Group and Farmers Insurance, where she developed and implemented compliance programs, coordinated training programs, and oversaw market conduct examinations. Melanie holds a Doctor of Law (J.D.) degree from Michigan State University College of Law and a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan.

Credentials

  • Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter
    The Institutes
    Mar, 2017
    - Apr, 2026
  • Market Conduct Management
    Insurance Regulatory Examiners Society
    May, 2016
    - Apr, 2026
  • Michigan Property and Casualty Insurance Producer
    Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services
    Nov, 2011
    - Apr, 2026

Experience

  • Windquest Group
    • United States
    • Investment Management
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Senior Corporate Counsel
      • Feb 2022 - Present

    • Corporate Counsel
      • Jun 2018 - Feb 2022

  • Farmers Insurance
    • United States
    • Insurance
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Corporate Counsel
      • Aug 2014 - Jun 2018

      -Enterprise lead counsel for Marine products-Enterprise lead counsel for Motor Home products-Enterprise lead counsel for Travel Trailer products-Member of the Innovation Practice Group-Member of Homeowners Practice Group providing legal counsel on property products in AL, GA, IA, IL, KS, MS, MO, and WI including contract drafting and product design, regulatory filings, underwriting, rating billing, and policy servicing. Also overseeing market conduct examinations and regulatory complaint handling. -Lead intellectual property counsel for Foremost and Bristol West brands overseeing trademark portfolio and supervising trademark defense suits-Lead marketing counsel for Foremost and Bristol West brands advising on advertising, social media and branding-Extensive background in contact center legal and compliance issues providing advice on privacy, Do Not Call and licensing.

    • Independent Agent Compliance Coordinator
      • Jun 2009 - Aug 2014

      Lead compliance professional overseeing the Independent Agent Distribution Channel of Farmers Insurance. Melanie was responsible for development and implementation of the independent agent compliance program at Farmers, reporting directly to the Chief Compliance Officer. Melanie also coordinated the annual enterprise-wide compliance training program, conducted internal and external compliance investigations, coordinated company response to regulator market conduct exams, performed and reported on compliance audits. Compliance subject matter expert areas include: producer licensing, contracting, and appointment; contact center compliance including Do Not Call; privacy; compliance training; and policy administration.

  • Grand Valley State University
    • Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area
    • Adjunct Professor
      • Aug 2008 - Jun 2009
      • Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

      Business Law course.

  • Gerber Life Insurance Company
    • Compliance Specialist
      • 2007 - Jun 2009

  • Warner Norcross & Judd LLP
    • Associate Attorney
      • 2006 - 2007

Education

  • 2003 - 2006
    Michigan State University College of Law
    Doctor of Law (J.D.)
  • 1999 - 2003
    University of Michigan
    Bachelor of Science - BS, Mechanical Engineering
  • 2019 -
    University of Chicago Booth School of Business Executive Education
    Mergers & Acquisitions

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