Rashida La Lande serves as Executive Vice President and General Counsel of The Estée Lauder Companies Inc., a global leader in prestige beauty. In this role, she provides strategic legal counsel to the Board of Directors and executive leadership, overseeing a wide array of functions including corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, intellectual property protection, regulatory compliance, litigation, and global risk management. La Lande plays a critical part in navigating complex international regulatory landscapes and supporting the company's portfolio of iconic brands such as Estée Lauder, Clinique, and La Mer, ensuring sustainable growth amid evolving market dynamics. La Lande joined Estée Lauder in 2019 as Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel before ascending to her current position in 2020. Her distinguished career spans over two decades in the consumer goods and pharmaceutical sectors. Previously, she was Vice President and Deputy General Counsel at Kraft Heinz Company, managing global legal operations during a period of significant transformation. Prior roles include General Counsel at Beam Suntory Inc., where she led legal strategy through business expansions, and over a decade at Johnson & Johnson in senior positions focused on M&A, compliance, and commercial law. A graduate of Princeton University and Harvard Law School, La Lande is a recognized leader in the legal field, honored as one of Law360's "Most Influential Corporate Lawyers" and a "Diversity Leader" by The American Lawyer. She is a passionate advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion, mentoring emerging legal talent and championing initiatives that promote underrepresented voices in corporate law and the beauty industry.