Jon Lien
About Jon Lien
Jon Lien is the Assistant General Counsel at CoreSite, with over a decade of legal experience in the technology and data center industry.
Current Position at CoreSite
Jon Lien currently holds the position of Assistant General Counsel at CoreSite. With over 14 years of tenure at the company, he offers significant legal expertise within the technology and data center industry. His role encompasses legal matters pertinent to CoreSite's operations, leveraging his extensive experience in the field.
Previous Legal Experience
Before joining CoreSite, Jon Lien worked as an Associate Attorney at Sherman & Howard from 2007 to 2009. Prior to that, he served as an Associate Attorney at Cage Williams PC from 2006 to 2007. These positions allowed him to gain valuable legal experience, which he has successfully carried forward into his current role.
Engineering Background
Jon Lien began his professional career in the engineering field. From 2001 to 2002, he worked as a Project Engineer at Dewberry. This early experience in engineering provided him with a strong technical foundation before he transitioned into law. His engineering background continues to influence his legal work, offering a unique perspective to the technical aspects of legal issues.
Educational Background
Jon Lien holds a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Nebraska College of Law, where he studied from 2002 to 2005. Before pursuing his legal education, he earned a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, completed between 1996 and 2000. His academic credentials reflect a blend of technical and legal expertise.
Transition from Engineering to Law
Jon Lien transitioned from a career in civil engineering to law, which is reflected in his diverse professional background. His initial role as a Project Engineer at Dewberry and subsequent legal positions have provided him with a dual perspective that is particularly valuable in his current role as Assistant General Counsel at CoreSite.