Resorts World Las Vegas on Monday appointed Lou Dorn as Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary and Elizabeth Tranchina as General Counsel. Dorn and Tranchina will oversee legal, regulatory, governance, and risk-related functions for the resort.
Dorn’s career includes public service and private-sector leadership. He comes to Resorts World from Bally’s Corporation, where he served as Senior Vice President and General Counsel – North America and oversaw legal operations for 19 casino and resort properties across the United States, including igaming and sports wagering platforms. Prior to that, he held executive legal roles at Monarch Casino & Resort, SLS Las Vegas, Aliante Casino and Hotel and the Las Vegas Hilton, where he led legal strategy, compliance programs and regulatory affairs.
“Lou brings an exceptional depth of experience in gaming law and regulatory compliance that will be instrumental as we continue to grow and evolve,” Resorts World Las Vegas Chairman Jim Murren said in a statement. “His leadership will help ensure our operations remain forward-thinking, responsible and built on a strong legal foundation.”
Dorn also served as Corporate Securities Division Chief for the Nevada Gaming Control Board and as Deputy Attorney General for the State of Nevada. He helped shape and enforce gaming regulations and compliance in Nevada.
“Joining Resorts World Las Vegas at such a dynamic time in its growth is an exciting opportunity,” said Dorn. “Having spent my career navigating the complexities of gaming law and regulatory compliance, I look forward to supporting the resort’s continued success by ensuring we operate with the highest standards of legal integrity and strategic governance.”
Tranchina has more than 20 years of legal and regulatory compliance experience in the gaming and hospitality industry, She began her legal career as an Assistant Attorney General in the Gaming Division for the Louisiana Department of Justice. Tranchina most recently served as General Counsel for Investar Bank, headquartered in Louisiana, overseeing the legal operations for more than 20 branch locations across Louisiana, Texas and Alabama.
“Elizabeth brings a steady, solutions-oriented mindset to complex legal challenges,” said Resorts World Las Vegas President and Chief Financial Officer Carlos Castro. “Her experience across gaming and financial services adds valuable perspective to our leadership team, and her contributions will be instrumental as we continue to grow.”