James Laufman
About James Laufman
James Laufman is the EVP, General Counsel & Chief Legal Officer at Automation Anywhere with over 30 years of experience in legal and corporate governance roles, particularly in the technology sector.
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James Laufman is currently the Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Chief Legal Officer at Automation Anywhere, based in San Jose, CA.
Company
Automation Anywhere is where James Laufman holds the roles of EVP, General Counsel, and Chief Legal Officer. The company is located in San Jose, CA.
Previous Roles
Before joining Automation Anywhere in October 2018, James Laufman served in various senior legal positions. He was the Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary at Infinera from 2014 to 2018. Prior to that, he was Vice President, General Counsel at Marvell from 2008 to 2014. Laufman also held the role of VP, General Counsel at Integrated Device Technology, Inc. from 1999 to 2008, and served as Senior Corporate Counsel at Quantum Corporation in 1999. His early career included a tenure as VP, General Counsel at Rohm Corporation from 1994 to 1998.
Education and Expertise
James Laufman earned his Juris Doctor (JD) degree from Santa Clara University School of Law, graduating in 1990 after three years of study from 1987 to 1990. He has extensive expertise in corporate law, governance, and various legal matters pertinent to the technology sector.
Experience in Technology Sector
Laufman has over 30 years of experience in legal and corporate governance roles, predominantly in the technology sector. He has worked at multiple tech companies, including Infinera, Marvell, and Integrated Device Technology. His legal oversight in these firms has given him experience in corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, commercial contract negotiation, intellectual property licensing, litigation management, labor and employment matters, and enterprise risk management.
Leadership and Corporate Governance
Throughout his career, James Laufman has led legal departments for several decades, serving as General Counsel for numerous public companies, including Integrated Device Technology, Marvell Semiconductor, and Infinera Corporation. Known for his business acumen and accessible leadership, he has developed a strong background in corporate governance and business pragmatism.