RICHMOND, Va., July 22 /PRNewswire/ -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond has hired Michelle Gluck as senior vice president and general counsel for the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond. Gluck will join the organization's senior leadership team as of July 31, and will lead the legal team in providing counsel for the Bank's critical business activities. Gluck succeeds James McAfee, who retired in May.
"This is a fascinating time to contribute to the Fed's future," said Gluck, previously executive vice president and chief legal officer for Richmond-based LandAmerica Financial Group Inc. "I look forward to proactively guiding the legal team to meet the strategies of the Bank's various operations now - and in the future."
A member of LandAmerica's executive leadership team and a key advisor, Gluck led 125 lawyers in the Richmond headquarters and regional offices. She recently oversaw the company's bankruptcy. Her areas of legal expertise also include government affairs, regulation, risk management and compliance, as well as human resources and communications. She formerly was corporate counsel for Kmart Corp., the Sports Authority and Best Products Co., Inc., and worked for the law firm of Hunton & Williams.
"We're delighted that Michelle is joining the Bank," said Richmond Fed President Jeffrey M. Lacker. "With her broad range of leadership experience and extensive legal expertise, I know she'll make great contributions to the Bank and to the Federal Reserve System."
Gluck's professional and civic commitments include chairing the board of the Richmond Metropolitan Habitat for Humanity, chairing the corporate counsel section of the Richmond Bar Association, chairing the Henrico Business Council of the Greater Richmond Chamber of Commerce and serving on the Chamber's executive committee and board of directors.
A graduate of the University of Michigan Law School, Gluck has a B.A. in English from the University of Michigan.
A picture is available upon request. For more information about the Richmond Fed, see http://richmondfed.org/.
The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond is one of 12 District Reserve Banks that together with the Board of Governors in Washington, D.C., make up the Federal Reserve System. The Richmond Fed serves the Fifth Federal Reserve District, which encompasses the District of Columbia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and most of West Virginia.
