Kara Ellis Tatman
About Kara Ellis Tatman
Kara Ellis Tatman serves as Corporate Vice President and Assistant General Counsel at Ampere, having previously held various roles at Perkins Coie LLP. She holds a B.S. in Business from Indiana University and a J.D. from the University of Arizona.
Current Role at Ampere
Kara Ellis Tatman serves as Corporate Vice President and Assistant General Counsel at Ampere. She has held this position since 2021, contributing her legal expertise and corporate governance knowledge to the organization. Her role involves overseeing legal matters and providing strategic guidance to support the company's operations in Portland, Oregon.
Previous Experience at Perkins Coie LLP
Before joining Ampere, Kara Ellis Tatman worked at Perkins Coie LLP for a total of eight years in various capacities. She began as a Summer Associate in 2008 and progressed to Associate from 2010 to 2015. She then served as Counsel from 2016 to 2017 and was promoted to Partner, a role she held from 2018 until 2021. Her tenure at Perkins Coie LLP was marked by her involvement in complex legal matters in the Portland, Oregon area.
Education and Legal Qualifications
Kara Ellis Tatman earned her Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the University of Arizona, James E. Rogers College of Law, completing her studies from 2006 to 2009. Prior to that, she obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Business from Indiana University - Kelley School of Business, where she studied from 2000 to 2004. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her legal career.
Early Career and Other Positions
Kara Ellis Tatman's early career includes various roles that contributed to her professional development. She worked as a Senior Financial Analyst at Intel Corporation from 2005 to 2006 and as a Business Analyst at Target Corporation from 2004 to 2005. Additionally, she served as a Law Clerk for Hon. Michael W. Mosman at the U.S. District Court from 2009 to 2010, gaining valuable experience in the legal field.