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Vanessa M. Greene joined the CalChamber legal affairs team in January 2024. She combines her extensive knowledge of employment law and human resources to offer comprehensive compliance guidance. Greene transitioned to the role of HR consultant in 2019 after a successful career as an employment law attorney. Greene holds a dual B.A. in political science and European studies from the University of New Mexico and was selected for a Fred Harris Congressional Internship in 2008. She earned her J.D. from the University of New Mexico School of Law in 2014. See full bio

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