Phil Segal
About Phil Segal
Phil Segal is the Senior Corporate Counsel at Automation Anywhere, with extensive experience in legal internships and clerkships, and a dual JD/MBA degree from Santa Clara University.
Current Position at Automation Anywhere
Phil Segal currently holds the position of Senior Corporate Counsel at Automation Anywhere. He has been with the company in various legal roles, including a five-year stint as Corporate Counsel from 2017 to 2022, based in San Jose, California. His current role involves handling corporate legal matters and supporting the company's legal and compliance functions.
Previous Legal Roles at Palo Alto Networks
Phil Segal has accumulated experience in legal capacities, including working as a Law Clerk and Legal Intern at Palo Alto Networks. In 2016, he served for three months in each role in Santa Clara, California, contributing to the company's legal operations and gaining experience in the tech sector's legal frameworks.
Educational Background: Dual JD/MBA Degree
Phil Segal earned a dual degree from Santa Clara University, obtaining a Juris Doctor (J.D.) with a focus on Intellectual Property Law and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance. This combined educational background, completed from 2013 to 2017, equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of both legal and business principles.
Experience at Kirkland & Ellis LLP
From 2010 to 2013, Phil Segal worked as a Commercial Litigation Project Assistant at Kirkland & Ellis LLP in San Francisco, California. During his three-year tenure, he gained significant experience in commercial litigation, contributing to high-profile cases and enhancing his legal expertise in the commercial sector.
Early Career and Internships
Phil Segal’s early career included various internships and legal roles, providing him with a broad spectrum of legal experience. He interned at WageWorks, Royse Law Firm, and The Superior Court of California, gaining hands-on experience in diverse legal environments. Additionally, he served as a Judicial Extern in Santa Cruz, and even explored sales working as an Inside Sales Representative at University of Washington Athletics from 2008 to 2009.