Andrew Kirkpatrick
About Andrew Kirkpatrick
Andrew Kirkpatrick is the VP Legal at Saildrone, specializing in a broad range of legal areas including M&A, securities, and corporate governance.
Andrew Kirkpatrick VP Legal at Saildrone
Andrew Kirkpatrick is currently the Vice President of Legal at Saildrone. In this role, he handles a wide range of responsibilities including M&A, securities, corporate governance, global subsidiary management, stock administration, debt finance, employment benefits, labor, tax, privacy, and anti-bribery compliance. He brings a wealth of experience to the position from his prior roles in similar capacities.
Andrew Kirkpatrick's Previous Role at Planet Labs
Before joining Saildrone, Andrew Kirkpatrick served at Planet Labs PBC, an earth imaging satellite company. During his tenure there, Planet Labs successfully went public via a SPAC in 2021. His experience at Planet Labs encompassed significant legal and corporate governance responsibilities which prepared him for his current role at Saildrone.
Andrew Kirkpatrick's Legal Experience
Andrew Kirkpatrick has an extensive background in law, having practiced since 2009. His experience includes serving as an M&A attorney at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati. He has also practiced law at various firms located in the Bay Area, New York, and Singapore. His diverse experience across different geographies and legal environments provides a broad perspective in his current role.
Andrew Kirkpatrick's Education and Qualifications
Andrew Kirkpatrick holds a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from Brooklyn Law School. He also has a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Philosophy, Politics & Economics (PPE) from the University of Pennsylvania. These educational qualifications underpin his extensive legal expertise and his ability to navigate complex legal and corporate governance issues.