BRIYAUNA PROCTOR
CHIEF LEGAL & COMPLIANCE OFFICER
Briyauna Proctor is a faith driven legal professional and compliance leader who currently serves as Chief Compliance Officer and Chief Legal Officer at Ai Akina, LLC. With a foundation built on discipline, service, and integrity, she brings a unique blend of military intelligence expertise, cybersecurity training, and legal experience to corporate governance and risk management.
From childhood, Briyauna aspired to a career in law, law enforcement, or the military. She fulfilled one lifelong dream by serving in the U.S. Army as an Intelligence Analyst and Paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne Division, where she held a Top Secret/SCI clearance and provided critical intelligence in support of national security missions. She has always had a passion for helping individuals through challenging times and has made it her personal mission to do so in any way that she can. Today, she is working toward achieving her second lifelong goal: becoming an attorney, with aspirations of bar admission in multiple states.
Briyauna’s journey has been guided by her faith. She credits her success to God’s direction and strength, often holding close II Timothy 1:7: “For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.” With that scripture always in mind, she has consistently leapt headfirst into challenges and excelled in everything she has committed herself to. She gives all praise and glory to God for positioning her where she is today.
Transitioning into the legal field, Briyauna has served as a Legal Assistant at Sexton Weldon Law Firm in Georgia, where she gained extensive experience in case preparation, legal research, and document management. She has been a trusted support to attorneys and clients, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and confidentiality across all aspects of casework. Her ability to manage sensitive information, oversee compliance processes, and adapt to evolving challenges reflects both her military discipline and legal acumen.
Known for her strong analytical skills, organizational ability, unwavering ethical standards, and faith-driven approach, Briyauna Proctor combines her military background, legal experience, cybersecurity knowledge, and academic achievements to drive compliance strategies that protect organizations and foster integrity. She also maintains a passion for helping individuals, ensuring that her work not only supports organizational success but also uplifts and empowers the people she serves. Her professional journey reflects her mission-focused approach and dedication to guiding both companies and individuals through today’s complex legal and regulatory landscapes.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
EDUCATION:
🎓AS Behavioral and Social Sciences
🎓AA Administration of Justice
🎓AS Health and Wellness
🎓BS Criminal Justice
Briyauna’s educational accomplishments demonstrate her commitment to continuous growth. In addition to her academic degrees, she is a commissioned Notary Public, holds certifications in CPR & First Aid, and has completed cybersecurity training, further enhancing her expertise in safeguarding organizational integrity.