Liz Gridley Johnson
About Liz Gridley Johnson
Liz Gridley Johnson is a Senior Attorney at Datasite, specializing in complex commercial transactions and international trade laws. She holds a Juris Doctor from Mitchell Hamline School of Law and has extensive experience in data protection and anti-corruption laws.
Work at Datasite
Liz Gridley Johnson serves as a Senior Attorney at Datasite, a role she has held since 2021. In this position, she focuses on providing legal counsel in complex commercial transactions, particularly within the financial services, SaaS, technology, and energy sectors. Her responsibilities include advising internal clients and business teams, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations, and facilitating the successful closing of high-profile deals. Johnson's multilingual skills enhance her ability to deliver strategic business advice in a diverse work environment.
Education and Expertise
Liz Gridley Johnson's educational background includes a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Mitchell Hamline School of Law, where she studied Commercial Law, Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), and Data Privacy from 2013 to 2016. She also studied at Queen Mary University of London, focusing on Global Arbitration and International Investment Dispute Resolution in 2014. Additionally, she earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison from 2006 to 2010. Johnson's expertise encompasses anti-corruption laws, data protection laws such as GDPR and CCPA, and international trade laws, including the CISG.
Background
Liz Gridley Johnson has a comprehensive background in law, with a focus on both advisory and transactional roles. Her experience includes advising on anti-corruption laws for seller-side and client-side transactions. Johnson has developed a strong understanding of data protection laws, which is critical in today's regulatory environment. Her academic pursuits and professional experiences have equipped her with the skills necessary to navigate complex legal frameworks in various sectors.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Liz Gridley Johnson has specialized in facilitating the successful closing of complex and high-profile commercial transactions. Her work spans multiple sectors, including financial services, technology, and energy. Johnson's ability to provide strategic legal advice, combined with her multilingual capabilities, allows her to effectively support international business operations and compliance efforts. Her contributions to the field of law, particularly in data protection and international trade, highlight her commitment to excellence in legal practice.