(PRESS RELEASE) NEW YORK, NY — JVC announced that Liz Fraccaro will join the organization as Assistant Counsel.
A graduate of DePaul University College of Law, Ms. Fraccaro is a trained archaeologist and attorney admitted to the Illinois State Bar and New York State Bar. In 2024, Ms. Fraccaro obtained a Certified Anti-Money laundering Specialist (CAMS) certification. Ms. Fraccaro previously served as Legal Consultant at the Antiquities Coalition, where she also directed the Antiquities Coalition’s Financial Crimes Task Force, uniting a diverse group of experts and leaders from the art, legal, and banking sectors to develop concrete recommendations for combating money laundering, forgery, fraud, and terrorist financing via art and antiquities. She graduated in 2012 from Indiana University with bachelor’s degrees in Anthropology and English Literature, and she earned an MA in Mediterranean Archaeology from University College London in 2014.

Liz Fraccaro
Ms. Fraccaro’s position as Assistant Counsel will support the work of the JVC legal department. She will be engaged with all aspects of JVC’s legal work, including anti-money laundering regulations, sanctions compliance, performing legal research, and providing guidance to members regarding their compliance obligations.
Said Sara Yood, President, CEO & General Counsel of JVC, “Liz has a deep understanding of the regulatory landscape that applies to businesses. Her experience with anti-money laundering compliance in the art & antiquities field will directly translate to the jewelry industry, providing the trade with another strong and reliable resource. She is eager to learn about the jewelry industry, and we’re delighted to welcome Liz to the JVC team!”