Global Leaders in Law Ambassador Wins Two Prestigious Legal Awards

Suzanne Folsom Honored with Corporate Secretary and Ethisphere Institute Awards

LONDON, Nov. 19, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Suzanne Folsom, Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer of ACADEMI, LLC and a Global Leaders in Law (GLL) Ambassador, has been honored with two prestigious awards including Corporate Secretary Magazine's 2013 Governance Professional of the Year (small to mid-cap firms) and Ethisphere Institute's 2013 Attorneys Who Matter.

Corporate Secretary's Corporate Governance Awards celebrate the efforts in the world of governance, risk and compliance. Folsom was recognized for establishing ACADEMI's best-in-class corporate governance program. Judges for the Award included a former SEC Commissioner and a former chairman of the Society of Corporate Secretaries and Governance Professionals.

Ethisphere Institute is a prominent think tank focusing on business ethics and compliance best practices. Honorees for its award represent "the best and brightest in the legal field." Ms. Folsom was one of twelve general counsels recognized for helping to "lead their companies to the top of the ethics and compliance world."

On behalf of GLL, I would like to congratulate Suzanne on these two outstanding achievements," said Meena Heath, General Counsel, Genesis and GLL founder. "Her devotion to corporate governance and ethics as well as her exceptional leadership make her a true role model. There is more deserving person to receive these prestigious awards."

As a GLL Ambassador, Mrs. Folsom is working to transform the way lawyers interact within the corporate environment. GLL is committed to helping lawyers meet today's challenges and succeed in the global environment.

"The recognition of Suzanne Folsom by these two esteemed organizations is a well deserved honor. We are fortunate to have her as part of the GLL team," added Lars Sjobring, General Counsel, Autoliv.

About GLL
Global Leaders in Law (GLL) is a leading membership organization dedicated to promoting thought leadership for the General Counsel community on a global stage. GLL's innovative programs are designed to create transformational change within the legal community and challenge lawyers to become leaders. GLL aims to be the catalyst that will ensure that the voice of the General Counsel can be heard in business. Learn more about GLL at www.globalleadersinlaw.com.

About ACADEMI
The niche security services company was created in 1997 as a premiere provider of training and protective services in high-threat environments. For more information, visit http://www.academi.com.

SOURCE Global Leaders in Law