George Hefferan

Executive VP and Chief Legal Officer, Chicago

George helped found Mindcrest and built important client relationships. Now he oversees the company's legal matters as Chief Legal Officer and manages several key clients.
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Experience

As a member of the Board of Directors and senior leadership team, George has been integral in formulating the strategic vision and direction of the company. 

He manages many of Mindcrest's clients in the US, Europe and Asia. As a co-founder of the organization, he has helped to build Mindcrest’s reputation as a dependable partner to global clients, whereby Mindcrest builds customized solutions for its clients across borders.

George's career before Mindcrest focused on international transactions, pan-European operations and U.S. companies investing in India. From 1991-1999, he worked at an international law firm and focused on international transactions, including assisting U.S. companies investing in India. He spent three years at the firm’s Brussels office during this period.

George graduated from the T.C. Williams School of Law at the University of Richmond and received his undergraduate degree from Hamilton College. He also attended Phillips Academy (Andover) and spent a summer law semester at Emmanuel College, Cambridge University. 

George enjoys traveling and discovering new places with his family, as well as the endless pursuit of trying to improve his golf game.