Ann Mizner-McKay

Ann joined the Office of the General Counsel in 2022 as the university’s Director of Risk Services and Assistant General Counsel.  In her role, Ann advises across the university- academics, operations, research, student affairs- to help principals and users across the global  enterprise become aware, educated and up to date about the university’s exposure to enterprise risk management and to create opportunities and to diminish exposures from risks that confront the university.

Prior to joining Northeastern, Ann worked as in house counsel for multinational insurance companies, previously worked as a risk consultant and has worked to design enterprise risk management programs for global commercial stage biotech companies.  Her background as general counsel and her strong litigation experience will assist the university in addressing complex cases and her experience working in the insurance industry provide the university a unique perspective and advantage.  Her practice focuses on risk management, complex litigation, student affairs, research, employment, finance and insurance.

Ann received her BA from Wellesley College and her JD from Suffolk University.  She is licensed in MA and CT. She also has her ARM certification.