Andowah Newton is a seasoned litigator and strategic legal advisor with deep experience spanning corporate governance, litigation management, and nonprofit compliance.
Newton most recently served as Vice President, Legal Affairs and Head of Litigation at a global luxury conglomerate, where she directed legal strategy for over 30 brands and advised C-suite executives on complex and high-stakes issues, including issues pertaining to the conglomerate's real estate portfolio. She previously held roles at top law firms including Hogan Lovells and Mintz Levin, advising on complex civil litigation, risk mitigation, and corporate governance.
In addition to her extensive legal background, Newton is the Founder and President of The RAN Fund, a youth empowerment nonprofit where she has led a multidisciplinary team and overseen financial compliance, maintenance of tax-exempt status, and nonprofit governance, all of which gives her experience with the types of legal and operational responsibilities of mission-driven organizations like NAR.
Newton began her career as a CPA and auditor after earning her undergraduate degree in Accounting from Georgetown University. She received her J.D. from Cornell Law School and a French law degree from the Université de Paris I Panthéon-Sorbonne. Her public service includes clerking at the International Criminal Court and testifying before Congress on key legal and policy issues. In 2024, she received the Cornell Law Exemplary Alumni Public Service Award.