Lindsey Thompson
About Lindsey Thompson
Lindsey Thompson serves as the Lead Counsel at Anaplan, focusing on product, intellectual property, privacy, and tech partnerships. With a background in developmental biology and extensive legal experience across various sectors, Thompson advises on AI/ML initiatives and shapes strategic partnerships.
Work at Anaplan
Lindsey Thompson serves as Lead Counsel at Anaplan, focusing on Product, Intellectual Property (IP), Privacy, Tech Partnerships, Sourcing, and Marketing. She has held this position since 2018, contributing to the company's legal strategies in the San Francisco Bay Area. Thompson advises on Anaplan's AI/ML initiatives, playing a key role in the company's technological advancements. She collaborates closely with engineering teams to develop Anaplan's intellectual property strategy and portfolio, ensuring alignment with the company's overall business objectives. Additionally, she shapes Anaplan's OEM and licensing transactions, enhancing the company's strategic partnerships.
Education and Expertise
Lindsey Thompson's educational background includes significant research experience in developmental biology and genetics. She worked as an Assistant Research Scientist at Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg im Breisgau from 2007 to 2009. Her expertise spans various fields, including law, technology, and research. Thompson has also served in legal roles that involve corporate, product, and commercial law, demonstrating her diverse skill set in both legal and scientific domains.
Background
Lindsey Thompson has a diverse professional background that includes roles in both legal and scientific fields. She began her career as a Student Research Scientist at the University of Minnesota from 2003 to 2005, focusing on genetics and signaling research. Following her research tenure, she transitioned into legal roles, including positions at the Law and Entrepreneurship Clinic at the University of Wisconsin Law School. Her experience spans multiple industries, including healthcare and technology, with roles at Mayo Clinic and DoubleDutch.
Previous Positions
Before joining Anaplan, Lindsey Thompson held several significant positions. She was Vice President of Legal at Source 2 Market LLC from 2015 to 2016, where she managed corporate, product, and commercial legal matters. Thompson served as Head of Legal at DoubleDutch from 2016 to 2018, overseeing legal operations in the San Francisco Bay Area. Additionally, she worked as a Research Scientist at Mayo Clinic and as a Law Clerk at the U.S. Forest Service, gaining valuable experience in both research and legal frameworks.