McDermott + Bull has successfully placed Rachel Carlson Toth as General Counsel at Corning Credit Union. In this role, Rachel will serve as the credit union’s chief legal advisor, partnering with executive leadership and the Board of Directors across corporate governance, regulatory matters, enterprise risk, commercial contracting, employment matters, and strategic initiatives.
Rachel brings more than a decade of in-house legal and business leadership experience across financial services and other highly regulated environments. Most recently, she served as Deputy General Counsel for Self-Help Credit Union and Self-Help Federal Credit Union, where she advised two affiliated credit unions operating across 12 states. Previously, she spent nearly a decade with Zealandia Holding Company, advancing through legal and operational leadership roles, including Associate General Counsel, Chief Operating Officer, and Compliance and Corporate Counsel. Her experience spans mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructuring, contract negotiation, governance, compliance, and legal operations, providing her with a broad business perspective alongside her legal expertise. Rachel earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Mississippi School of Law, her Master of Business Administration from Auburn University, and her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of North Carolina Wilmington. She is a member of the North Carolina State Bar.
Founded in 1936, Corning Credit Union is a member-owned financial institution serving more than 160,000 members worldwide, with $2.7 billion in assets and locations across New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and South Carolina. Its membership includes more than 1,700 employer groups, associations, and businesses, reflecting its commitment to serving diverse communities.
This executive search was completed by McDermott + Bull President Brandon Biegenzahn, Partner Courtney Wade, and Executive Recruiter Ella Canning.