Zara Santos

Zara Santos, Esq. is a seasoned legal professional currently serving as Sr. Director of Employment & Legal Operations at Niantic, Inc., where responsibilities include minimizing employment-related risks and advising on COVID-related compliance and business continuity. Previously, Zara served as Principal, Attorney, and HR Consultant at Mercer, specializing in employment practices risk management, and has experience as in-house counsel for the United States Postal Service, determining litigation strategy and representing the organization in administrative proceedings. Earlier career roles included advocating for private sector employers in employment litigation at Keesal, Young & Logan, Long & Levit LLP, and Murphy, Pearson, Bradley & Feeney. Educational credentials include a Juris Doctor from the University of San Francisco, a Bachelor's of Science in Economics with a concentration in Multinational Management from The Wharton School, and a Bachelor's of Arts in Communications from the University of Pennsylvania.