| Mary Ann Hynes is a woman of firsts. She has been the first general counsel of the nation’s premier legal publisher; the first woman officer of Sundstrand Corporation; the first woman member of the North Shore General Counsel Association; and the first woman officer of the Chicago Crime Commission. She has led legal teams in a variety of global industries, ranging from publishing to aeronautics, manufacturing and ingredient development. Throughout her career, she has focused on expanding opportunities for women in law and championing the cause of diversity in the legal profession. [read full bio] |
Award Description
The award is presented to a woman general counsel that has transformed being the “first” into being a catalyst for change. She indelibly raises the bar for attorneys and corporations by consistently demonstrating her dynamic expertise, core values and ideals that drive unprecedented collaboration, innovation and achievement to deliver sustainable results. Her strong sense of purpose transcends the legal profession, as she is devoted to both professional and civic leadership, policy reform and the economic advancement of others to achieve success. Mary Ann Hynes is the Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Corporate Secretary and Chief Compliance Officer for Corn Products International, Inc.