She has been instrumental in assisting the business with its commercial transactions and legal needs.
FARMERS BRANCH, TX, December 17, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ — Shae Urbauer-Brau, Esq., has been included in Marquis Who’s Who. As in all Marquis Who’s Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Ms. Urbauer-Brau, an accomplished legal professional, serves as the Assistant General Counsel of Commercial and Corporate Affairs at CSW Industrials, Inc. (NASDAQ: CSWI), where she has been instrumental in assisting the business with its commercial transactions and legal needs. Before assuming this role, she was CSWI’s Senior Commercial Counsel from 2018 to 2023. Her expertise in commercial and corporate law is well recognized, and she has demonstrated a proactive approach to providing legal counsel to her internal clients, recognizing that every interaction is a teaching moment, which in turn, has paved the way to significant achievements throughout her career.
Laying a strong foundation for Ms. Urbauer-Brau’s successful career was her educational background. After completing a Bachelor of Arts in political science from Kansas State University in 1992, she earned a Juris Doctor from the University of Puerto Rico School of Law in 2001. She attributes her success to maintaining a positive attitude and doing what is right — principles that have guided her throughout her experiences.
Her earlier positions include serving as Corporate Counsel – SEC at Elevate Credit, Inc. (NYSE: ELVT) from 2016 until 2017 and as Corporate Counsel – SEC at Santander Consumer Holdings USA Inc. (NYSE: SC) from 2015 to 2016. Before moving back to the states from Puerto Rico, she also held the title of Vice President and Associate General Counsel at Evertec, Inc. (NYSE: EVTC) between 2005 and 2015 and served as Assistant Vice President and Legal Counsel Popular, Inc. (NYSE: BPOP) / Banco Popular de Puerto Rico from 1998 until 2005.
In addition to her professional accomplishments, Ms. Urbauer-Brau is actively involved in civic-minded organizations. As a vegetarian, she supports efforts to reduce or eliminate animal exploitation and cruelty, and promotes animal-free alternatives. She is also a donor to the American Cancer Association and other charities and participates in volunteer activities through work, reflecting her commitment to giving back to the community.
Looking ahead, Ms. Urbauer-Brau aspires to contribute meaningfully toward achieving an ideal model of diversity, equity and inclusion in corporate America. She acknowledges her responsibility to those who follow in her footsteps and is committed to fostering positive changes that will leave a lasting impact on future generations of women.
Ms. Urbauer-Brau’s journey is further inspired by Eleanor Roosevelt’s words: “Do what you feel in your heart to be right — for you’ll be criticized anyway. You’ll be damned if you do, and damned if you don’t.” This quotation resonates with her personal philosophy and underscores her dedication to making a difference both professionally and personally.
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