Douglas Chartier
About Douglas Chartier
Douglas Chartier serves as the Vice President of Legal at RingCentral, where he specializes in patent litigation. He has a background in software engineering and extensive experience in intellectual property law, having previously worked at notable firms and clerked for the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.
Work at RingCentral
Douglas Chartier has served as Vice President, Legal at RingCentral since 2011. In this role, he oversees legal matters for the company, which is based in Belmont, CA. His responsibilities include managing legal risks and ensuring compliance with regulations. Chartier's extensive background in patent litigation and corporate law supports his work in navigating complex legal challenges in the technology sector.
Education and Expertise
Douglas Chartier earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Michigan Law School, where he studied from 2003 to 2006. Prior to his law degree, he obtained a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Stanford University, studying from 1994 to 1998. His educational background combines legal expertise with technical knowledge, particularly in patent litigation and technology analysis.
Background
Before joining RingCentral, Douglas Chartier worked at several prestigious law firms. He was a Litigation Associate at Morrison & Foerster from 2009 to 2011 and a Corporate Associate at Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz from 2007 to 2008. Additionally, he clerked for the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, gaining valuable experience in appellate litigation. His career began as a Software Engineer at NetIQ from 2001 to 2003.
Achievements
Douglas Chartier specializes in patent litigation, leveraging his experience as a Silicon Valley software engineer to assess technologies for patent infringement. He has worked as an intellectual property litigator, focusing on patent-related cases. His skill set includes drafting and negotiating complex documents for multibillion-dollar, cross-border transactions, showcasing his ability to handle high-stakes legal matters.