Paul Carlson
Education
University of California, Berkeley
BA, History -
University of California, College of the Law, San Francisco (formerly UC Hastings)
Doctor of Law - JD, Law -Work Experience
Law Offices of Paul Carlson
Current
Law Offices of Paul Carlson
The L Suite (TechGC)
Current
The L Suite (TechGC)
HP
2022-11-01 - 2024-03-01
HP
Poly
2016-10-01 - 2022-11-01
Poly
Seagate Technology
2005-02-01 - 2016-10-01
Seagate Technology
Law Offices of Paul Carlson
2002-06-01 - 2005-02-01
Law Offices of Paul Carlson
Thelen Reid Brown Raysman & Steiner LLP
1997-04-01 - 2002-06-01
Thelen Reid Brown Raysman & Steiner LLP
Acer
1993-12-01 - 1997-04-01
Acer
Skills
Summary
I advise technology clients on transactional, commercial, and operational legal issues. As a former Vice President of Legal and Deputy General Counsel for several Silicon Valley technology companies, I have led global legal teams responsible for strategic business transactions, revenue agreements, compliance, manufacturing, privacy, and corporate matters. • Executive Counseling. Experienced in advising public company executives. • Sales Legal Leadership. Led teams providing legal support for global commercial operations. • Channel Sales. Designed and rebuilt distributor and partner legal structures. • Compliance. Advised and trained sales teams on antitrust, anti-corruption, and regulatory issues. • M&A. Led multiple corporate transactions and legal integrations. • E-commerce. Advised E-commerce teams on global channel management. • Public Sector. Provided legal support for sales to the US government, state, local, and educational agencies. • Legal Operations. Managed global outside counsel, budgets, and personnel for areas of responsibilities. • Corporate & Securities. Responsible for quarterly certifications for revenue and procurement controls. • Privacy. Led team responsible for sales privacy compliance. • Awards & Recognition. Recognized as a top performer and team player everywhere I have worked.
