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Diana Zingales

Diana Zingales

Milan,MI

Summary

Lawyer and Ph.D. in "Business and Law" with extensive experience leading legal departments and resolving complex legal challenges. Proven ability to leverage strategic insights to navigate regulatory landscapes and implement effective risk mitigation strategies. Renowned for fostering collaborative team dynamics and delivering innovative, business-aligned legal solutions.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Head of Legal Department

Rainshow S.r.l.
01.2024 - 04.2025
  • Contract Manager: procurement, subcontracting, depository agreements, rental and leasing agreements, non-disclosure agreements, as well as drafting and finalizing commercial contracts and land leasing agreements.
  • Regulatory Compliance and Departmental Support: Support company departments to ensure compliance with applicable regulations. Conducted preliminary reviews of the legal aspects of project proposals and draft agreements and reviewed commercial contracts to identify potential issues and recommend necessary modifications.
  • Legal Opinions and Consulting: Draft legal opinions on matters related to labor law, civil law, criminal law, and privacy regulations. Offer legal advice on sanctions, disciplinary procedures, and corporate compliance programs.
  • Collaboration with External Legal Counsel and Accountants: Consult and collaborate with external lawyers and accountants to ensure alignment with the company's objectives and legal standards.
  • Research and Updates: Engage in continuous study, research, and monitoring of regulatory updates relevant to the company’s operations.
  • Specialized Documentation: Provide legal consulting and prepare documentation for inclusion in the white list and legality rating.

Head of Legal Department

Advanced Medical Engeneering Devices- AMED S.r.l.
01.2024 - 04.2025
  • Providing legal consulting and drafting documents, such as corporate compliance policies, non-disclosure agreements to protect intellectual and industrial property, company know-how, and employees' privacy.

Admitted Lawyer

Consiglio Dell'Ordine Degli Avvocati Di Roma
11.2009 - 11.2024

Lawyer with specialization in Criminal Law, Corporate Compliance Programs, Civil Law.

  • Cooperation with Law Firms in Milan, Rome, Messina.

Research Fellow

University of Calabria
07.2022 - 09.2023

"Models, Systems, and Competences for the Implementation of the UCP for the UPP Trial," funded by the European Union as part of the National Recovery and Resilience Plan- work developed in cooperation with Appellate Courts and Tribunals of Calabria.

  • Research activity in the field of Criminal Law, specifically on the impact of AI on criminal trials.
  • Facilitated strong communication among team members through regular meetings, progress reports, and open channels of dialogue.
  • Authored professional, scientific papers for publishing in peer-reviewed journals.

Legal Counsel

Centrale Del Latte Di Roma S.p.A.
01.2012 - 12.2012
  • Developed comprehensive compliance programs to minimize potential legal risks and ensure adherence to relevant regulations.
  • Participated in policy discussions to help shape legislative proposals affecting the company from a legal perspective.
  • Coordinated efforts among legal team members and external lawyers to ensure a consistent and collaborative approach to handling company-wide legal issues and streamlined contract review process, resulting in reduced turnaround times and increased efficiency.

Intern at the Legal Department

Centrale Del Latte Di Roma S.p.A.
06.2011 - 12.2011
  • Enforced organizational rules and incorporated policy changes into departments' day-to-day activities; collaborated with department personnel to coordinate multifaceted solutions to emerging problems.
  • Improved department operations to streamline processes and reduce waste; evaluated performance continuously to identify areas needing improvement.
  • Management of the contract archive and contractual deadlines.

Education

Short Master - Public Contracts

Ipsoa- Wolters Kluwer
01-2024

Executive Master in Specialist of Public Tenders - Public Contracts

Studio Albonet
01-2024

Ph.D. - Business And Law

Università Degli Studi Di Enna KORE
04-2022

Visiting Ph.D. Student - in Business, Criminal Law, White Collar Crimes

University of California, Berkeley, School of Law
2022

Short Master - Criminal Law of Corporates

Medichini Clodio
01-2019

Specialization Master in Legal Professions - Legal Professions

Libera Università MariaSS. Assunta- L.U.M.S.A.
07-2008

Skills

  • Proficient in Windows, web browsers, email platforms, MS Office suite, legal data-bases
  • Excellent communication skills in Italian and English, precision, analytical mindset, ability to work independently, team leadership and collaboration skills, confidentiality, and strict adherence to deadlines

Certification

  • Certificate of "Tender Specialist", issued by Studio Albonet (2025)
  • Certificate of "Master in Public Contracts", issued by IPSOA- Wolters Kluwer (2024)
  • Ph.D. Certificate in "Business and Law", issued by University of Enna KORE (2022)
  • Certificate of "Visiting Scholar appointment", issued by University of California, Berkeley, School of Law (Academic Year 2021/2022)
  • Certificate of "Specialization Master in Legal Professions", issued by University LUMSA (2009)
  • Certificate of attendance of the classes of English language, ' C-1' level at Kaplan International in Berkeley, California (2020)

Additional Information

Member of ISSNAF (Italian Scientists and Scholars in North America), Bay Area Chapter, since 2020.

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)

Scientific publications and communication skills

  • Authored over 20 scientific publications on Criminal Law topics featured in leading national and international law journals, among wich the monograph DIANA ZINGALES, "Gruppi di imprese e interesse 'colpevole' di gruppo dal d.lgs. n.
    231/2001 al Codice della crisi di impresa e dell'insolvenza", Pacini Giuridica (ed.), 2023, Pisa, ISBN 978-88-3379-683-3.
  • Lecturer at national and international conferences and classes on topics of Criminal Law and Corporate Compliance Programs, Bankruptcy Frauds.

Timeline

Head of Legal Department

Rainshow S.r.l.
01.2024 - 04.2025

Head of Legal Department

Advanced Medical Engeneering Devices- AMED S.r.l.
01.2024 - 04.2025

Research Fellow

University of Calabria
07.2022 - 09.2023

Legal Counsel

Centrale Del Latte Di Roma S.p.A.
01.2012 - 12.2012

Intern at the Legal Department

Centrale Del Latte Di Roma S.p.A.
06.2011 - 12.2011

Admitted Lawyer

Consiglio Dell'Ordine Degli Avvocati Di Roma
11.2009 - 11.2024

Short Master - Criminal Law of Corporates

Medichini Clodio

Specialization Master in Legal Professions - Legal Professions

Libera Università MariaSS. Assunta- L.U.M.S.A.

Short Master - Public Contracts

Ipsoa- Wolters Kluwer

Executive Master in Specialist of Public Tenders - Public Contracts

Studio Albonet

Ph.D. - Business And Law

Università Degli Studi Di Enna KORE

Visiting Ph.D. Student - in Business, Criminal Law, White Collar Crimes

University of California, Berkeley, School of Law
Diana Zingales