First American Title Insurance Co. promoted Jim Nelson to vice president and deputy general counsel, operations. In his new role, Nelson will be responsible for the legal affairs of First American’s domestic title insurance operations, including managing the company’s relationships with state and federal regulators, and with state legislatures across the United States. Previously located in Arizona, Nelson will now be based in First American’s corporate headquarters in Santa Ana, Calif.
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In his 30-year career, Nelson has earned a reputation for strong leadership and impressive achievement in both private and public sector settings. Most recently, he served as the vice president and senior operations counsel for First American’s Direct and Agency divisions in the southwest region.
In 2007, Nelson returned to First American Title following a six-year term serving as Mississippi assistant secretary of state, overseeing the business regulation and enforcement division. Before that, he spent three years as the assistant vice president and associate state counsel for First American Title in Mississippi. Nelson also previously served as Mississippi assistant secretary of state and executive director of the Public Lands Division.
He earned his law degree and a dual major bachelor’s degree in English and Political Science from the University of Mississippi and earned a master’s degree in business administration from Millsaps College.
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