Chris Wheeler
About Chris Wheeler
Chris Wheeler serves as the Associate General Counsel at Carta, where he has worked since 2022. He holds a B.A. in Political Science from the University of California, Davis, and a Juris Doctor from the University of California, Berkeley - School of Law.
Current Role at Carta
Chris Wheeler serves as Associate General Counsel at Carta, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for providing legal guidance and support to the company's operations. His experience in corporate law and compliance contributes to Carta's mission of transforming the way companies manage equity and ownership.
Previous Experience at Carta
Before becoming Associate General Counsel, Chris Wheeler worked at Carta as Senior Corporate Counsel from 2021 to 2022. In this capacity, he focused on corporate legal matters, enhancing the legal framework within which Carta operates. Additionally, he served as Corporate Counsel from 2019 to 2021, where he played a key role in legal compliance and corporate governance.
Education and Legal Training
Chris Wheeler earned his Juris Doctor from the University of California, Berkeley - School of Law, where he studied from 2011 to 2013. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of California, Davis, completed between 2004 and 2008. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his legal career.
Prior Legal Experience
Chris Wheeler has a diverse legal background, having worked at several prestigious law firms. He was an Associate at O'Melveny & Myers LLP from 2016 to 2019 and at Cooley LLP from 2013 to 2015. He also gained experience as a Summer Associate at Cooley LLP in 2012 and as a Legal Intern at The Legal Aid Society in 2011. His early career included a role as an Intellectual Property Assistant Clerk at Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP from 2009 to 2010.