JVC Names New Assistant Counsel
Liz Fraccaro, a former legal consultant at the Antiquities Coalition, is the newest member of the JVC team.

Fraccaro is a graduate of DePaul University College of Law, and an attorney admitted to the Illinois State Bar and New York State Bar.
She graduated from Indiana University with bachelor’s degrees in anthropology and English literature, and she earned a master’s degree in Mediterranean archaeology from University College London. She is a trained archaeologist.
Fraccaro recently earned a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist certification.
Prior to joining JVC, Fraccaro served as a legal consultant at the Antiquities Coalition, where she also directed the Antiquities Coalition’s Financial Crimes Task Force.
In her time there, she collaborated with experts from the art, legal, and banking sectors to provide recommendations for combating money laundering, forgery, fraud, and terrorist financing via art and antiquities.
As assistant counsel at JVC, she will support the work of JVC’s legal department, which includes anti-money laundering regulations, sanctions compliance, performing legal research, and providing guidance to members about their compliance obligations.
“Liz has a deep understanding of the regulatory landscape that applies to businesses,” said Sara Yood, president, CEO, and general counsel of JVC.
“Her experience with anti-money laundering compliance in the art and antiquities field will directly translate to the jewelry industry, providing the trade with another strong and reliable resource. She is eager to learn about the jewelry industry, and we’re delighted to welcome Liz to the JVC team!”
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