Marty Collins
About Marty Collins
Marty Collins serves as the Chief Legal & Privacy Officer at QuinStreet, where he has worked since 2014. He has extensive experience in corporate law, compliance, and strategic development, having held senior positions at various companies including Oracle, Novellus Systems, and Bloom Energy.
Current Role at QuinStreet
Marty Collins serves as the Chief Legal & Privacy Officer at QuinStreet, a position he has held since 2019. He is also the Senior Vice President of Corporate Development, Legal & Compliance, and General Counsel, roles he has occupied since 2014. In these capacities, he oversees legal and compliance responsibilities, including SEC reporting, data privacy, and government relations. His work involves managing legal aspects of corporate development and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
Previous Experience at Oracle
Prior to joining QuinStreet, Marty Collins worked at Oracle as Vice President & Associate General Counsel from 2005 to 2006. During his tenure, he was involved in handling mergers and acquisitions, as well as corporate and securities matters within Oracle's legal department. His experience at Oracle contributed to his extensive knowledge in corporate law and compliance.
Education and Expertise
Marty Collins holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Economy from Williams College. He furthered his education by obtaining a law degree from Georgetown University Law Center. His academic background supports his expertise in legal matters, particularly in software, hardware, energy, and online commerce, where he has developed a comprehensive understanding of legal, corporate development, and compliance issues.
Career at Mayer Brown
Marty Collins spent a significant portion of his career at Mayer Brown, where he served as a Partner specializing in Corporate, Finance & Private Equity from 1991 to 2000, and later in Private Equity from 2000 to 2005. His time at Mayer Brown in New York and Palo Alto provided him with extensive experience in corporate law and private equity transactions.
Legal Career Progression
Marty Collins began his legal career at Silver, Freedman, Taff & Tiernan LLP, where he worked as a Legal Assistant and Lawyer from 1988 to 1991. He then transitioned to Aetna Equity Investors as an Associate Trading Assistant for a brief period. Additionally, he interned at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission during the Summer Honors Program in 1989. This diverse background laid the foundation for his later roles in corporate law and compliance.