Las Vegas, Nevada, United States, September 2025 – Resorts World Las Vegas has announced the appointments of Lou Dorn as Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary and Elizabeth Tranchina as General Counsel. Together, they will oversee legal, regulatory, governance, and risk functions, helping to shape the resort’s operational excellence and long-term growth.
Lou Dorn brings deep experience in gaming law and regulatory compliance. Prior to joining Resorts World, he served as Senior Vice President and General Counsel – North America at Bally’s Corporation, where he led legal operations for 19 casino and resort properties across the U.S., including online gaming and sports wagering platforms. His earlier leadership roles included Monarch Casino & Resort, SLS Las Vegas, Aliante Casino and Hotel, and Las Vegas Hilton. He also held public service roles such as Chief of the Corporate Securities Division for the Nevada Gaming Control Board and Deputy Attorney General for the State of Nevada, where he helped shape the legal framework for gaming regulations.
In his statement, Dorn expressed his enthusiasm: “Joining Resorts World Las Vegas at such a dynamic time in its growth is an exciting opportunity. I look forward to supporting the resort’s continued success by ensuring we operate with the highest standards of legal integrity and strategic governance.”
Elizabeth Tranchina, the newly appointed General Counsel, has more than 20 years of legal and regulatory compliance experience. She began her legal career as Assistant Attorney General in the Gaming Division for the Louisiana Department of Justice, and most recently served as General Counsel at Investar Bank, overseeing legal operations across Louisiana, Texas, and Alabama. Her previous roles also include General Counsel at Rio Hotel & Casino, and legal leadership positions in publicly traded gaming, sports betting, and iGaming companies. Her diverse experience across gaming and financial services brings critical insight to the organization.
“Elizabeth brings a steady, solutions-oriented mindset to complex legal challenges. Her contributions will be instrumental as we continue to grow,” said Carlos Castro, President and Chief Financial Officer, Resorts World Las Vegas.
About Resorts World Las Vegas
Resorts World Las Vegas, developed by Genting Berhad, opened in 2021 as the first integrated resort to be built on the Las Vegas Strip in over a decade. The $4.3 billion resort combines luxury with innovation and world-class hospitality. In collaboration with Hilton Hotels & Resorts, the property features over 3,500 rooms across Las Vegas Hilton, Conrad Las Vegas, and Crockfords Las Vegas, part of Hilton’s LXR luxury brand. Guests enjoy a fully cashless 117,000-square-foot casino, a 5,000-seat theatre, over 50 global dining options, a curated retail collection, and one of Las Vegas’ largest spas. The resort is LEED Gold Certified and Sharecare Health Security VERIFIED™ with Forbes Travel Guide, reflecting its commitment to sustainability and safety.
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