Marc Taxay
About Marc Taxay
Marc Taxay is the Senior Vice President and General Counsel at Arista Networks, Inc., and a Charter Member of TechGC. He has extensive experience in legal roles across various companies and holds a B.A. and J.D. from the University of Michigan.
Title at Arista Networks
Marc Taxay currently holds the position of Senior Vice President and General Counsel at Arista Networks, Inc. He joined the company in 2013 and is responsible for overseeing the legal affairs of the organization, including commercial transactions, intellectual property, corporate governance, securities, and compliance. His role places him at the forefront of strategic legal decision-making for the company, based in Santa Clara, California.
Previous Experience at MedeAnalytics
Before joining Arista Networks, Marc Taxay served as Senior Vice President and General Counsel at MedeAnalytics, Inc. from 2007 to 2013. Located in Emeryville, California, during his six-year tenure, he was responsible for guiding the company through various legal challenges, focusing on commercial transactions and corporate governance.
Legal Director Experience at Cohen & Grigsby
From 2002 to 2006, Marc Taxay was a Director at Cohen & Grigsby in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In this role, he was involved in managing a wide range of legal affairs and providing strategic legal counsel, contributing to the firm's growth and client service excellence.
Early Career at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
Marc Taxay began honing his legal skills as a Senior Associate at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati. Between 1998 and 2002, based in Palo Alto, California, he worked on numerous high-profile transactions and cases, developing expertise in corporate law and governance.
Education Background
Marc Taxay holds both a B.A. in Political Science and a J.D. from the University of Michigan. He completed his undergraduate degree from 1986 to 1990 and then attended the University of Michigan Law School from 1990 to 1993. Additionally, he studied Political Science at the University of Essex in 1989.