Amarilys Gott
Strategy Advancement Lead, Healthcare Research (Compliance)
Humana
Law School & Year: Universidad Católica Andrés Bello, Caracas, Venezuela (2001)
LinkedIn: Amarilys Gott | LinkedIn
What impact has being a member of the South Florida Women In-House Counsel Group had for you?
Membership in the South Florida Women In-House Counsel Group has been instrumental in helping me understand the nuances of the U.S. legal profession, particularly Florida’s corporate and in-house environment.
As an internationally trained attorney, I joined the group with significant legal and business experience but recognized the importance of understanding the professional practices, expectations and unwritten rules that influence career development in the United States. Through the group, I have connected with accomplished attorneys, including internationally trained lawyers who have successfully established themselves in the U.S. corporate sector. Their experience and guidance have helped me make informed career decisions and position my international background as a professional strength.
Serving as Chair of the Membership Committee has also allowed me to contribute to the organization by promoting engagement, welcoming new members and supporting women as they develop their professional networks and careers.
The friendships and relationships I built through the group have been incredibly meaningful. We celebrate each other's successes, offer advice during challenges, and support one another through career transitions. That support has played an important role in my growth and confidence as a leader. The encouragement, mentorship, and sense of community I gained through this organization have been invaluable, and I am grateful to be part of a group that truly lifts one another up.
What is your current role, and can you describe a typical day in your position?
I serve as a Strategy Advancement Lead within Humana’s healthcare research organization, where I lead research compliance and strategic operations for federally and privately funded research initiatives in a highly regulated healthcare environment.
My responsibilities include oversight of subrecipient compliance, data and research contracts, contract lifecycle management, HIPAA and privacy requirements, and regulatory alignment with NIH, PCORI and 2 CFR Part 200 requirements.
I partner with legal, finance, privacy, compliance and research teams to strengthen internal controls, maintain audit readiness and support ethical and compliant research practices. I also develop governance tools and frameworks, including Power BI dashboards, to improve portfolio visibility, risk monitoring and strategic decision-making.
Before assuming my current role, I spent several years overseeing compliance for Humana’s Direct Marketing Services, with responsibility for federal and state compliance requirements applicable to healthcare marketing and sales activities.
What is your most rewarding professional achievement?
My most rewarding professional achievement has been building a legal, compliance and leadership career across Latin America, Europe and the United States.
Before relocating to the United States, I advised domestic and international corporations on corporate, commercial and labor matters. My work included supporting companies expanding throughout Latin America and managing complex relationships involving corporate leadership, employees, government authorities and workers’ unions.
After relocating to the United States, I successfully transitioned my legal background into healthcare compliance and strategic operations. I am particularly proud of having adapted my international experience to a highly regulated U.S. healthcare environment while continuing to expand my responsibilities as a compliance and business leader.
How do you see the role of women in the legal profession evolving in the coming years?
Women will continue to assume broader leadership roles across legal, compliance, risk management, strategy and business operations.
The role of an in-house legal professional increasingly requires more than technical legal knowledge. Effective advisers must understand the organization’s objectives, identify legal and operational risks and provide practical guidance that supports informed business decisions.
As more women advance into leadership, mentorship and sponsorship will remain essential. Representation is important, but lasting progress also requires women in leadership to create opportunities, share knowledge and advocate for the next generation.