- Monique Lee Hawthorne
- Lead Counsel / AirBNB
Monique Lee Hawthorne is strategic leader with extensive experience guiding complex marketing, media, and advertising initiatives at the intersection of law, creativity, and innovation. As a trusted business partner, she advises on brand marketing, digital media, influencer partnerships, and emerging technologies, helping teams navigate legal risk while fostering bold, inclusive storytelling.
Currently serving as Lead Counsel for Airbnb, Mo partners with cross-functional teams to drive globally compliant, consumer-centric campaigns that elevate brand integrity and impact. Her career spans both private practice and in-house roles, where she has built a reputation for pragmatic counsel, operational excellence, and a collaborative, solutions-oriented approach.
A frequent speaker on legal and cultural trends in marketing, Mo brings curiosity, empathy, and strategic vision to every conversation—helping bridge the gap between creative ambition and responsible execution.