Sarah Slayen
About Sarah Slayen
Sarah Slayen serves as the Deputy General Counsel for Corporate & Securities at Joby Aviation, a position she has held since 2021. With extensive experience in corporate law, she has held various roles in notable organizations and has been involved in leadership initiatives for women in the legal field.
Work at Joby Aviation
Sarah Slayen has served as the Deputy General Counsel - Corporate & Securities at Joby Aviation since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing legal matters related to corporate governance and securities compliance. Her position involves providing legal guidance to ensure that the company adheres to regulatory requirements and best practices in corporate governance.
Previous Experience in Corporate Law
Before joining Joby Aviation, Sarah Slayen held various significant legal positions. She worked as Associate General Counsel at Personal Capital from 2019 to 2021, where she focused on corporate legal matters. Prior to that, she served as Vice President and Associate General Counsel for Corporate and Securities at Ancestry from 2017 to 2018. Her career also includes a role as Director of Corporate Counsel at Viavi Solutions from 2011 to 2017 and as an Associate at Latham & Watkins from 2004 to 2011.
Board Memberships and Leadership Roles
In addition to her legal career, Sarah Slayen has been actively involved in leadership roles within various organizations. She served as a Board Member and Palo Alto Cohort Lead for LWT: Advancing Women in Leadership from 2019 to 2023. Additionally, she has been a Board Member at The Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County since 2018, contributing to initiatives that support legal aid services.
Education and Expertise
Sarah Slayen earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Government & International Relations from Claremont McKenna College, where she studied from 1995 to 1999. She later obtained her Juris Doctor degree from the University of California, College of the Law, San Francisco (formerly UC Hastings) from 2001 to 2004. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her expertise in corporate law and governance.