Austin Eagle
About Austin Eagle
Austin Eagle serves as Senior Legal Counsel at Ribbon Communications, where he has worked since 2021. He holds a Juris Doctorate from Mississippi College School of Law and has extensive experience in corporate law and legal strategy.
Work at Ribbon Communications
Austin Eagle has served as Senior Legal Counsel at Ribbon Communications since 2021. In this role, he manages legal support for over 65 global offices and oversees future office expansion plans. He is a core team member of the company's privacy network, where he assists with the administration of the data privacy program. Additionally, he partners with the Treasury department on insurance matters related to customer and vendor agreements. His responsibilities also include providing strategic legal advice to support the company's real estate plans and priorities.
Education and Expertise
Austin Eagle earned his Juris Doctorate from Mississippi College School of Law, completing his studies from 2011 to 2014. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Journalism from the University of Mississippi, where he studied from 2006 to 2010. In 2022, he began studying at Harvard Business School Online, focusing on a Certificate in Negotiation Mastery. This combination of legal education and business training enhances his expertise in legal counsel and negotiation strategies.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to his current role at Ribbon Communications, Austin Eagle held several legal positions. He worked as Associate Counsel at The Marketing Arm from 2018 to 2019. Before that, he served as Director, Corporate Counsel at PFSweb, Inc. from 2019 to 2021. He also gained experience as an Associate at IQ-EQ from 2015 to 2016. These roles have contributed to his comprehensive understanding of corporate law and commercial litigation.
Legal Strategy and Management
In his role at Ribbon Communications, Austin Eagle leads the legal strategy for a diverse global portfolio of commercial litigation matters. His management of legal support extends to various operational aspects of the company, ensuring compliance and effective legal practices across its international offices. His strategic approach to legal counsel plays a crucial role in the company's overall operations and expansion efforts.