Charlene Nguyen
About Charlene Nguyen
Charlene Nguyen is a Senior Contracts Manager at Notion, with a background in contract negotiation and corporate law. She has held various roles in legal and political analysis, including positions at Salesforce and Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati.
Work at Notion
Charlene Nguyen currently serves as a Senior Contracts Manager at Notion, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for managing contracts and ensuring compliance with legal standards. Her experience in contract management and negotiation is crucial for supporting Notion's operational needs.
Previous Experience at Salesforce
Charlene Nguyen worked at Salesforce in various roles from 2015 to 2022. She began as a Project Manager in Privacy & Product Legal, where she focused on privacy compliance and product-related legal issues. She advanced to Senior Project Manager in the same department and later became a Senior Contracts Negotiator in Commercial Legal, contributing significantly to contract negotiations and legal strategy.
Education and Expertise
Charlene Nguyen holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science, Law & Society, and Forensics & Criminality from the University of Southern California. She furthered her education by obtaining a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the University of San Francisco School of Law. Her academic background provides a strong foundation for her legal career.
Background in Legal and Political Analysis
Charlene Nguyen has a diverse background in legal and political analysis. She began her career as a Political Analyst and Research Intern at Project Vote Smart in 2011. She also gained experience as a Corporate Paralegal and Case Assistant at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, where she developed skills in corporate law and legal documentation.
Internships and Early Career
Throughout her early career, Charlene Nguyen completed several internships that contributed to her legal expertise. She interned at Public Counsel as a Pro Per Guardianship Clinic Intern and at The Alliance for Children's Rights as a Special Education Program Intern. These roles provided her with hands-on experience in legal support and advocacy.