Alexis Kirkman
About Alexis Kirkman
Alexis Kirkman serves as the Associate General Counsel and Senior Director at Fivetran, where she has worked since 2021. With a strong background in corporate counsel and data protection, she has played a key role in shaping legal strategies and frameworks that support the company's objectives.
Work at Fivetran
Alexis Kirkman serves as Associate General Counsel and Senior Director at Fivetran, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she has been instrumental in leading legal strategies that align with the company's mission of simplifying data access. Her expertise in corporate counsel and data protection has been pivotal in shaping the legal framework that supports Fivetran's global hiring initiatives. Kirkman's contributions have helped ensure compliance with privacy regulations and fostered a culture of data security within the organization.
Previous Experience
Before joining Fivetran, Alexis Kirkman held several legal positions that contributed to her expertise in privacy and cyber risk management. She worked at Twilio Inc. as Privacy Counsel for seven months in 2019. Following that, she served as Associate General Counsel for Privacy and Cyber Risk at IHS Markit from 2019 to 2020. Kirkman also held the role of Corporate Counsel and Data Protection Officer at SendGrid from 2017 to 2019. Additionally, she was a Partner at Lewis Brisbois from 2020 to 2021, further enhancing her legal acumen.
Education and Expertise
Alexis Kirkman studied at the University of Colorado Boulder from 2005 to 2009. She also attended Syracuse-Madrid for part of her education and earned her law degree from the University of Denver - Sturm College of Law. Her academic background has equipped her with a solid foundation in legal principles, particularly in corporate counsel and data protection, which she has applied throughout her career.
Legal Career Background
Kirkman's legal career began with her role as a Law Clerk at the United States District Court from 2013 to 2014. This experience provided her with valuable insights into the judicial process. Over the years, she has transitioned into corporate legal roles, focusing on privacy and cyber risk management. Her diverse experiences across various organizations have shaped her approach to legal challenges in the tech industry.
Professional Affiliations
Since 2021, Alexis Kirkman has been a Charter Member of TechGC, an organization that connects in-house legal professionals in the technology sector. This affiliation reflects her commitment to professional development and collaboration within the legal community. Her involvement in TechGC allows her to engage with peers and share insights on legal practices relevant to the tech industry.