Clare Pinkert
About Clare Pinkert
Clare Pinkert is an Associate General Counsel with extensive experience in civil rights law and corporate legal matters. She has held various legal positions at organizations such as the Anti-Defamation League and Protocol Labs, and she began her legal career as a law clerk at the US Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit.
Work at Protocol Labs
Clare Pinkert currently serves as Associate General Counsel at Protocol Labs, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she oversees various legal matters and provides counsel on corporate governance and compliance issues. Prior to her current position, she worked at Protocol Labs in several capacities including Senior Counsel for five months in 2022, Corporate Counsel for eight months from 2021 to 2022, and as Outside Corporate Counsel and Legal Ops from 2020 to 2021. Her extensive experience at Protocol Labs highlights her expertise in navigating complex legal frameworks within the tech industry.
Education and Expertise
Clare Pinkert earned her Juris Doctor (JD) from the University of Chicago Law School, where she studied from 2000 to 2003. Prior to that, she completed her undergraduate studies at Dartmouth College, obtaining an AB degree from 1993 to 1997. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her legal career, which encompasses various areas including corporate law, civil rights, and real estate.
Background
Clare Pinkert began her legal career as a law clerk to Judge Joel Flaum at the US Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit. She has held various legal positions across multiple organizations, including serving as Midwest Civil Rights Counsel at the Anti-Defamation League from 2007 to 2011, where she advanced civil rights initiatives through legislative affairs and amicus briefs. Additionally, she worked as General Counsel for Domu Chicago Apartments from 2014 to 2021, overseeing legal matters for a diversified real estate group.
Achievements
During her tenure at the Anti-Defamation League, Clare Pinkert advanced a broad civil rights agenda, contributing to significant legislative efforts and legal advocacy. Her role as General Counsel to Schatz Companies involved overseeing legal matters for a diversified real estate group, which included commercial real estate and development projects. These positions reflect her commitment to legal excellence and her ability to navigate complex legal landscapes.