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JVC Welcomes Miya Owens as New Assistant Counsel

Published

8 years ago

September 1, 2016

INSTORE Staff

Miya Owens

(Press Release)
New York – Jewelers Vigilance Committee has announced that Miya Owens will join JVC as assistant counsel, replacing Sara Yood, who was recently promoted to senior counsel at JVC.

A graduate of Bejamin N. Cardozo Law School and CUNY Baruch College, Owens joins JVC after positions as a legal and compliance consultant at Morgan Stanley and as a litigation associate at the law firm of Jacobs & Burliegh. She has extensive experience in anti-money laundering and regulatory compliance counseling as well as a mediator.

Owens’ positon as assistant counsel will support the work of JVC legal department. She will primarily be engaged in mediation work, to assist resolving the nearly 300 cases JVC undertakes each year. She will also perform legal research and answer member questions relating to their compliance obligations.

“Miya’s unique skill set matched our needs perfectly,” said Cecilia Gardner, CEO of JVC. “She is excited to learn about the jewelry industry, and we are happy to have her join our team.”

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