As executive vice president and general counsel at Sagent, Cynthia Treadwell plays a mission-critical role in guiding the legal and strategic foundation for one of the mortgage industry’s most ambitious innovations. Her leadership has been central to the successful launch of Dara, the first end-to-end servicing platform in the market — an achievement that required deep legal acumen, cross-functional alignment and forward-thinking counsel across every layer of the organization.
Since joining Sagent, Treadwell has led legal support for every aspect of Dara’s development and rollout, managing intellectual property, regulatory risk, employment law, compliance, board governance and the negotiation of over 260 contracts in 2024 alone. Her ability to translate legal complexity into actionable solutions has made her an indispensable advisor to business units company-wide.
Treadwell’s small but highly effective legal team has become a trusted, embedded partner across Sagent’s operations. She’s cultivated a culture of collaboration and problem-solving — ensuring legal isn’t a bottleneck, but a driver of innovation. Her deep expertise in servicing operations and compliance enables her to anticipate and address multi-dimensional legal challenges that come with building something truly new in a highly regulated space.
An active member of the ABA, MBA, USFN and other trade groups, Treadwell is also a frequent panelist and thought leader across the servicing industry. She brings Sagent’s values to life through her clarity, rigor and commitment to homeowner impact. Treadwell isn’t just a legal leader — she’s a strategic force shaping the future of mortgage servicing from the inside out.
Name:
Cynthia Treadwell
Title:
Executive Vice President, General Counsel
Company Name:
Sagent
