Chief Operating Officer responsible for leading the execution of day-to-day company activities and operations at Loopt, Inc., as well as corporate development and legal affairs.
Previously an associate at the Palo Alto office of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati with a focus on intellectual property technology transactions. Counseled clients regarding Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) compliance, data privacy practices, and overall intellectual property portfolio strategies. Prior to joining WSGR, served as an extern to Justice Ming W. Chin of the Supreme Court of California, working through legal issues involved with emerging science and technology.
Additionally, held senior positions in business development and marketing with companies such as Barnes & Noble.com, Dun & Bradstreet, AllBusiness.com, and the Penguin Putnam Publishing Group. Led successful strategic alliance negotiations and developed business plans for various partnerships, including overseas joint ventures.
Graduated with a J.D. cum laude, in 2005 from the University of San Francisco School of Law, staff member of the University of San Francisco Law Review and elected to the McAuliffe Honor Society. Earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the College of William & Mary.
Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Ralph Gracie.
