Christopher Swenson
About Christopher Swenson
Christopher Swenson serves as the Vice President and General Counsel at Varsity Tutors, a Nerdy Company, and has held this position since 2015. He has extensive legal experience, having previously worked at Polsinelli PC and Lewis, Rice & Fingersh, and possesses a strong educational background in law and business.
Work at Nerdy
Christopher Swenson has held the position of Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary at Nerdy since 2019. In this role, he oversees legal matters and corporate governance for the company. Prior to this, he served as Vice President and General Counsel at Varsity Tutors, a subsidiary of Nerdy, from 2015. His tenure at Nerdy reflects a commitment to building a robust legal framework to support the company's operations and growth.
Education and Expertise
Christopher Swenson earned a Juris Doctor from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law, completing his studies from 1993 to 1996. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on marketing from Washington University in St. Louis, where he studied from 1989 to 1993. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his legal expertise, particularly in areas such as acquisitions, financing, and legal compliance.
Background
Before joining Nerdy, Christopher Swenson accumulated nearly 20 years of experience in large law firm private practice. He worked as an attorney at Polsinelli PC from 2002 to 2015 and at Lewis, Rice & Fingersh from 1996 to 2002. This extensive legal background has equipped him with the skills necessary to develop a strong legal department at Nerdy and effectively address various legal challenges.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Christopher Swenson has developed client-side skills and knowledge that have significantly contributed to the legal operations at Nerdy. His expertise spans various areas, including employment law, contracts, real estate, risk management, and fundraising. His contributions have played a key role in establishing a comprehensive legal strategy for the company.