Sarah Hinchliff Pearson
About Sarah Hinchliff Pearson
Sarah Hinchliff Pearson serves as Associate General Counsel at DuckDuckGo, where she has worked since 2022. With a diverse background in law and journalism, she has held various roles, including General Counsel at Creative Commons and Intellectual Property Associate at Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP.
Current Role at DuckDuckGo
Sarah Hinchliff Pearson serves as Associate General Counsel at DuckDuckGo, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on legal matters related to privacy and technology, contributing to the company's mission of providing a more private search experience. Her expertise in intellectual property and technology law supports DuckDuckGo's commitment to user privacy.
Previous Experience at Creative Commons
Prior to her current role, Sarah worked at Creative Commons as General Counsel from 2021 to 2022. During her tenure, she engaged in rethinking the dynamics of remote teams, leveraging creativity and technology to enhance collaboration. She also served as Senior Counsel at Creative Commons from 2011 to 2021, where she contributed to the organization's legal framework and policies.
Legal Career Background
Sarah's legal career includes significant roles in various organizations. She was an Intellectual Property Associate at Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP from 2006 to 2009. Earlier, she worked as a Summer Associate at Belin McCormick, P.C. in 2004. Her diverse experiences have allowed her to work across the U.S. and collaborate with global teams.
Education and Qualifications
Sarah holds a Doctor of Law (JD) from the University of Michigan Law School, where she studied from 2003 to 2006. She also earned an Executive MBA from The University of Iowa Tippie College of Business in 2019. Additionally, she has a journalism degree from Northwestern University, which complements her legal expertise with strong communication skills.
Early Career and Internships
Sarah began her career with various internships, including positions at Meredith Corporation, Harpo Productions, and New York Magazine. These roles provided her with foundational experience in journalism and media, which she later integrated into her legal career. She also served as Associate Editor of Residential Lighting magazine at Vance Publishing from 2002 to 2003.