Melissa Weiland
About Melissa Weiland
Melissa Weiland is the General Counsel at Rover.com, with a background in law from Stanford Law School and extensive experience in various legal roles.
Current Position at Rover.com
Melissa Weiland serves as the General Counsel at Rover.com, a role she has held since 2017. In this position, she operates out of Seattle, WA. Her responsibilities include overseeing the company's legal affairs, managing corporate governance, and ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
Previous Role at Legal Adjunct PLLC
Before joining Rover.com, Melissa Weiland was the proprietor of Legal Adjunct PLLC from 2007 to 2017. During her decade-long tenure at the firm, she managed her own legal practice, providing specialized legal services and consultancy.
Experience at Accessory Design Holdings, Inc.
From 2002 to 2007, Melissa Weiland worked as the General Counsel at Accessory Design Holdings, Inc. In this capacity, she oversaw all legal aspects of the company, including managing litigation, drafting and negotiating contracts, and providing strategic legal advice.
Earlier Career at Law Firms
Melissa Weiland began her legal career with stints at respected law firms. She was an associate in the Business Group at Mundt MacGregor LLP from 1999 to 2002, and an associate in Litigation at Williams & Connolly LLP from 1997 to 1999.
Educational Background
Melissa Weiland holds a Doctor of Law (JD) from Stanford Law School, which she earned between 1994 and 1997. She also received a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she studied from 1989 to 1993.