DTCC Hires First Deputy General Counsel

James Odell joined DTCC as first deputy general counsel in September. Odell brings more than 25 years of legal expertise in the financial services industry to this role, most recently with UBS Investment Bank. He reports to Larry E. Thompson, DTCC managing director and general counsel.

Odell will serve as the primary legal advisor to the general counsel and the lead legal advisor to DTCC’s senior business leaders. In this capacity, he will work with the general counsel in managing the legal department as well as outside legal counsel. He will become a key member of DTCC’s legal team, collaborating in the full range of strategic, business development, asset protection, reputational, legal and operational management issues for the company.

"Jim’s solid legal experience in the financial industry, in-depth knowledge of the key issues impacting the capital markets globally and proven leadership strengths will be of great benefit to DTCC and our legal department," said Thompson. "I am thrilled to have him joining us at this time and look forward to working closely with him and our legal team to further DTCC’s mission to protect the safety and efficiency of our markets and the industry."