Anastasia is the primary adviser to the University regarding international issues and relationships, including export controls, and externally-sponsored services, programs and research. Her practice areas also include the
legal aspects of the University’s compliance, risk management, and insurance programs, including issues relating to the protection of minor children.
In addition, Anastasia conducts internal investigations and manages the University’s commercial and tort litigation. Prior to joining the legal team at DePaul, Anastasia served as Assistant
General Counsel at Sears Holdings Corporation and as a senior associate in the complex
litigation section of the international law firm of Jones Day. Anastasia
received her J.D. with honors from The University of Chicago Law School and her
B.A. with highest honors from Northwestern University.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
- Compliance
- Contract Negotiation
- Externally Sponsored Projects
- Grants & Research Compliance
- Insurance/Risk Management
- International Issues
- Litigation