Jim Dougherty
About Jim Dougherty
Jim Dougherty is a Senior Counsel at Benson Hill, with a diverse legal background that includes roles at Monsanto Company and Bayer Crop Science. He holds a Juris Doctor degree from Saint Louis University School of Law and has experience in various legal and corporate positions.
Current Role at Benson Hill
Jim Dougherty serves as Senior Counsel at Benson Hill, a position he has held since 2020. He is based in St. Louis, Missouri. In this role, he provides legal guidance and support to the organization, leveraging his extensive background in corporate law and compliance.
Previous Experience at Monsanto Company
Dougherty worked at Monsanto Company in various legal capacities from 2014 to 2018. He began as a Corporate Counsel Extern for four months in 2014, followed by a two-year tenure as Corporate Attorney. He later served as Corporate Counsel from 2016 to 2018 in the Greater St. Louis Area, where he focused on legal matters related to corporate governance and compliance.
Education and Legal Qualifications
Jim Dougherty achieved a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree, graduating Magna Cum Laude from Saint Louis University School of Law from 2011 to 2014. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from Truman State University, completed from 2005 to 2009. Additionally, he studied International Business Management at Ipag Business School in Nice, France, from 2006 to 2007.
Early Career and Other Roles
Before his legal career, Dougherty held various positions that contributed to his professional development. He worked as a Telecommunications Technician at Allcom Global Services in 2011 and as an Attraction Attendant at Vail Resorts in 2009. He also gained experience as a Research Assistant for the Third Restatement of Employment Law at American Law Institute Continuing Legal Education in 2012.
Experience at Bayer Crop Science
After his time at Monsanto, Jim Dougherty continued his legal career at Bayer Crop Science, where he served as Corporate Counsel from 2018 to 2020 in the Greater St. Louis Area. His role involved providing legal support in various corporate matters and ensuring compliance with industry regulations.