Kyle Johnson
About Kyle Johnson
Kyle Johnson is the Deputy General Counsel, Corporate Data & Technology at Fannie Mae, with extensive experience in negotiating high-value technology and services deals.
Current Position at Fannie Mae
Kyle Johnson serves as the Deputy General Counsel for Corporate Data & Technology at Fannie Mae, based in Washington, District of Columbia. In this role, he oversees legal matters related to corporate data and technology. His responsibilities include negotiating and managing various agreements, particularly focusing on cloud computing, outsourcing, professional services, and data licensing agreements.
Previous Roles at Fannie Mae
Kyle Johnson has held multiple positions at Fannie Mae. He was the Associate General Counsel for Operations & Technology Transactions from 2012 to 2022, Chief of Staff to the President & CEO from 2010 to 2011, and Associate General Counsel for Corporate Transactions for nine months in 2010. During his tenure, he managed significant legal operations and supported enterprise computing and data teams in procurement, development, and evolution.
Industry Experience Before Fannie Mae
Before joining Fannie Mae, Kyle Johnson gained extensive industry experience in various roles. He was the VP of Group Management at Revolution Money Inc. from 2007 to 2009. Prior to that, he worked at AOL LLC as VP of Programming Business Development from 2006 to 2007 and as Assistant General Counsel & Managing Attorney for Programming from 2003 to 2006. He also served as Assistant General Counsel at AOL Europe and America Online, handling E-commerce legal matters from 1999 to 2003.
Early Career and Legal Practice
Kyle Johnson began his legal career as an Associate at Kaufman & Canoles, PC from 1994 to 1997, followed by a position at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld, LLP from 1997 to 1999. These roles provided him with a solid foundation in legal practice, preparing him for his extensive career in corporate law and technology transactions.
Educational Background
Kyle Johnson has a robust educational background. He earned his JD from William & Mary Law School, where he studied from 1991 to 1994. He also holds an MA in International Relations from the University of Chicago - Committee on International Relations, achieved in 1991, and a BA in International Relations from the University of Pennsylvania, completed in 1990.