Carolyn Blankenship serves as General Counsel and Secretary of BIGBEAR.AI HOLDINGS INC., where she oversees all legal affairs, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance for the AI-driven decision intelligence company. In this critical role, she advises the executive team and Board of Directors on strategic initiatives, including mergers and acquisitions, SEC filings, intellectual property protection, and risk management in the highly regulated defense and intelligence sectors. Her leadership ensures that BIGBEAR.AI navigates complex government contracting landscapes while fostering innovation and ethical AI deployment. With more than 25 years of experience in corporate law, Blankenship brings deep expertise from senior roles at prominent technology and government services firms. Prior to joining BIGBEAR.AI in 2022, she was Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary at NuWave Solutions, guiding the company through its acquisition by BIGBEAR.AI and managing legal operations amid rapid growth. Her career also includes positions as Vice President and Associate General Counsel at SRA International (acquired by General Dynamics), and various leadership roles at General Dynamics Information Technology, where she specialized in contract negotiations, litigation, and compliance for federal contracts. Blankenship's achievements include spearheading high-stakes transactions, establishing enterprise-wide compliance programs, and building resilient legal teams that support mission-critical technologies. Recognized for her strategic foresight and collaborative approach, she has been instrumental in positioning portfolio companies for scalable success in national security and enterprise AI markets, earning her a reputation as a pivotal advisor in the industry.