Derek Smith

Derek Smith

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Chief Legal Officer
Park City, Utah, United States

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  • Fulltime
    Chief Legal Officer
    Fulltime
    Jan 2026 - Current (9 months)
    CLO at Solace Health, transforming healthcare through the power of patient advocates.
  • The L Suite TechGC
    Founding Member
    The L Suite TechGC
    Jul 2021 - Current (5 years 3 months)
  • Sonar
    General Counsel
    Sonar
    Jan 2022 - Jan 2025 (3 years 1 month)
    Legal executive for the world’s leading clean code platform, with $200M+ in revenue, $4.7B valuation, and 7M users. Led global team responsible for all commercial, corporate, privacy, litigation, intellectual property, and employment matters. Key achievements included acquiring 3 companies (in US, Ireland, Singapore), establishing multiple new international entities, overseeing a global trademark program, and supporting the launch of new AI-driven products.
  • Bird
    General Counsel
    Bird
    Jan 2021 - Jan 2022 (1 year 1 month)
    Led 20-person international legal department at premier omnichannel communication platform with over 25K customers and $3.8B valuation. Responsible for all legal functions, including facilitating global sales, overseeing regulatory compliance, and advising the Board on shareholder and corporate governance matters. Finalized the integration of 4 acquisitions, hired 8 new team members, and completed hundreds of commercial contracts supporting record revenue growth.
  • Airbnb
    Associate General Counsel
    Airbnb
    Jan 2016 - Jan 2021 (5 years 1 month)
    Led legal team of 15 professionals advising primary divisions of Airbnb's homes business. Provided front-line product counseling, including consolidating guidance on privacy, consumer protection, marketing/IP, and regulatory/compliance issues with input from regional colleagues in Europe, Asia, and Latin America. Responsible for a wide range of commercial transactions such as joint marketing agreements and promotional partnerships. Sr Counsel (2016-18); Lead Counsel (2018-19).

    Major team projects:

    ● Developed response to the COVID pandemic, including enhanced cleaning system and cancellation policy
    ● Drafted risk factors and supporting stakeholder initiatives in support of Airbnb's December 2020 IPO
    ● Laun
  • Palantir Technologies
    Data Security and Compliance Counsel
    Palantir Technologies
    Jan 2015 - Jan 2016 (1 year 1 month)
    Attorney at private global software/services company specializing in big data analysis. Primary areas of responsibility:
    • Data Privacy. Advised business units on handling, storage, and transfer of data.
    • Data Security. Collaborated with InfoSec teams on cyber security and threat analysis.
    • Compliance. Advised on audits (e.g. SOC-2), business impact assessments, and developed procedures/training related to anti-corruption, lobbying, and intellectual property.
    • Commercial. Negotiated contracts and license agreements with corporate/government customers.
    • Litigation. Managed lawsuits, including directing outside counsel and insurance carriers.
  • LivingSocial
    Assistant General Counsel
    LivingSocial
    Jan 2012 - Jan 2014 (2 years 1 month)
    Attorney at global e-commerce marketplace company. Primary areas of responsibility:
    • Privacy. Provided guidance to product teams and led EU Safe Harbor data sharing program.
    • Compliance. Developed programs and advised management on enterprise risk mitigation, fraud prevention, data sharing, and consumer protection.
    • Data Security. Coordinated response to global data breach, including working with internal teams, external forensic experts, and US/int'l regulators.
    • Litigation. Managed state/federal cases (including class actions) and arbitrations, primarily involving patent/trademark/copyright issues, including defending six depositions.
    • Employment. Resolved lawsuits involving breach of non-compete/non-solicit
  • Latham Watkins
    Attorney
    Latham Watkins
    Jan 2007 - Jan 2012 (5 years 1 month)
    Associate in Litigation and Supreme Court/Appellate practice groups. Representative matters:
    • Drafted briefs in CERCLA case before the Supreme Court involving apportionment of liability.
    • Defended class action lawsuit brought against auditor of Lehman Brothers.
    • Represented NFL Players Association in lawsuit regarding potential lock-out by team owners.
    • Supervised team of associates in False Claims Act case involving a military contractor.
    • Researched and prepared briefs in appeal involving the America’s Cup sailing competition.
  • US Court of Appeals
    Judicial Clerk
    US Court of Appeals
    Jan 2006 - Jan 2007 (1 year 1 month)
    Assisted the Honorable A. Raymond Randolph of the DC Circuit with preparing for oral argument and drafting opinions.
  • US Department of Justice
    Civil Appellate Staff
    US Department of Justice
    Jun 2004 - Aug 2004 (3 months)
    Participated in drafting briefs for several cases before federal courts of appeals.
Education verified_user 0% verified
  • Harvard University
    BA, Government
    Harvard University
    summa cum laude
  • Yale Law School
    JD
    Yale Law School
  • University of Oxford
    MPhil & DPhil, International Relations
    University of Oxford
    Keasbey Scholarship
  • Winston Churchill High School
    Winston Churchill High School
    Winston Churchill High School
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      Deterring America: Rogue States and the Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction
      Cambridge University Press Jan
      Considers the likely strategic consequences of WMD proliferation and how the United States can best respond.
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