Chris Nadan
About Chris Nadan
Chris Nadan serves as the Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary at Bugcrowd Inc., bringing over 20 years of legal experience in the technology sector. He has held key positions at Actian Corporation and Sun Microsystems, and has contributed to academia as an adjunct professor at UC Berkeley Boalt Hall School of Law.
Work at Bugcrowd
Chris Nadan has been serving as the Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary at Bugcrowd Inc. since 2020. In this role, he provides legal guidance and strategic advice to the executive team and the Board of Directors. His responsibilities include overseeing corporate governance, compliance, and risk management. Based in San Francisco, California, Nadan has contributed to Bugcrowd's growth and development in the cybersecurity industry.
Previous Experience at Actian Corporation
Before joining Bugcrowd, Chris Nadan worked at Actian Corporation for ten years as the Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary from 2010 to 2020. During his tenure, he played a crucial role in the company's growth by closing multiple mergers and acquisitions and successfully executing the sale of Actian Corporation. His leadership and legal expertise were instrumental in navigating complex business transactions.
Legal Career at Sun Microsystems
Chris Nadan spent 13 years at Sun Microsystems, Inc. from 1997 to 2010, where he held the position of Senior Director and Deputy General Counsel. In this capacity, he managed a variety of legal matters and provided counsel on corporate governance and compliance issues. His contributions to the company were recognized when he received the Chairman’s Award for Innovation.
Education and Expertise
Chris Nadan earned his Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the University of California, Berkeley - School of Law, where he studied from 1989 to 1991. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree with Honors and Distinction from Stanford University. In addition to his legal practice, Nadan served as an Adjunct Professor at UC Berkeley Boalt Hall School of Law for 17 years, sharing his expertise in the legal field with students.
Contributions to the Legal Field
Chris Nadan is recognized for his contributions to the legal field as a frequent speaker and writer. His published articles have been cited by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in significant legal cases. He is also a founding member of TechGC, a network for in-house legal professionals in the technology sector, which he has been part of since 2018.