Irene Shapiro

Irene Shapiro serves as the Director of International Regulatory Compliance at American Express since May 2014, where responsibilities include partnering with compliance teams across 28 countries to navigate legal and regulatory requirements related to payments, focusing on privacy, data security, and anti-money laundering. Previously, Irene held the position of U.S. Regulatory Engagements Lead at American Express, leading responses to federal regulatory inquiries. Prior experience includes working as an Attorney at McElroy Deutsch Mulvaney & Carpenter, representing clients in various sectors in commercial disputes and providing counsel on corporate policies. Irene began their career as a Judicial Clerk at the United States District Court, managing complex commercial litigation cases. Irene holds a Doctor of Law degree from Seton Hall University School of Law and a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Rutgers Business School.