General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
City of Hope
Gregory Schetina has overseen City of Hope’s legal, compliance and corporate risk management functions with distinction. Schetina joined City of Hope, one of the world’s foremost cancer treatment centers and academic research institutions, in 2004 as chief deputy general counsel, becoming general counsel in 2009. He oversees a team of skilled in-house lawyers who provide legal advice and representation for City of Hope, including on issues relating to health care, regulatory compliance, operations, labor and employment, intellectual property protection and patent and trademark portfolio management.
Schetina also directs the ethics and corporate compliance program and internal audit. In addition, he is in charge of the corporate risk management department and the design of City of Hope’s insurance program. Finally, he serves as City of Hope’s corporate secretary, advising the boards on governance matters and overseeing the office of the board of directors.
General Counsel
Smith Family Circle (formerly The Barack Obama Foundation)
Shawn White is an experienced nonprofit executive who in March 2021 joined The Obama Foundation (now known as Smith Family Circle) as general counsel. Prior to joining the Obama Foundation, White served as general counsel to Eli Broad.
Throughout her career, White has a longstanding positive impact on her community by fostering the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. She has forged a reputation as leader in the legal community who dedicates her time and talents to empower others and make a positive impact. Despite her demanding legal career, she has maintained an active commitment to community-service as a mentor and through various pro bono programs. She has been a longstanding mentor for Big Brothers Big Sisters. She has a deep interest in immigrant rights and protecting access to the American dream for all people. This has carried throughout her career and her advocacy.
