John Shinn
About John Shinn
John Shinn serves as the Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Chief Compliance Officer at Rambus, where he has worked since 2021. With extensive legal experience in both multinational corporations and Silicon Valley startups, he effectively manages legal risks and oversees the legal function at the semiconductor company.
Work at Rambus
John Shinn serves as the Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Chief Compliance Officer at Rambus, a leading semiconductor company, since 2021. In this role, he oversees the legal function and reports directly to the CEO. His responsibilities include managing legal risks and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Prior to his current position, he held the role of Vice President, Deputy General Counsel at Rambus from 2016 to 2021. His tenure at Rambus reflects his commitment to the company's legal and compliance framework.
Education and Expertise
John Shinn earned his Juris Doctor from Santa Clara University School of Law, where he studied from 1991 to 1994. He also holds an A.B. in American and European History from Stanford University, which he attended from 1986 to 1990. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his extensive legal career. Shinn possesses a unique combination of legal and business acumen, which enhances his effectiveness as a legal advisor and business partner.
Background
John Shinn has a diverse professional background, having worked in various legal roles across multiple companies. He began his career at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati as an Associate from 1998 to 2003. He then served as Senior Director of Legal, Commercial Transactions at Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. from 2005 to 2014. Following this, he held positions at PalmSource and Tanium, where he gained experience in managing legal risks in both multinational public companies and Silicon Valley start-ups.
Achievements
Throughout his career, John Shinn has demonstrated senior executive experience that enables him to evaluate opportunities effectively. His roles have included Vice President of Legal at Tanium and Vice President and General Counsel at Toptal. His extensive experience in the legal field, particularly in technology and semiconductor industries, positions him as a knowledgeable leader in compliance and risk management.