Lenin E. Lopez
About Lenin E. Lopez
Lenin E. Lopez serves as the Vice President and Corporate Securities Attorney at Woodruff Sawyer, specializing in management liability. He has extensive experience in corporate governance and securities law, having held various legal positions at notable companies over the years.
Current Role at Woodruff Sawyer
Lenin E. Lopez serves as Vice President, Corporate Securities Attorney, Management Liability at Woodruff Sawyer since 2022. In this role, he focuses on corporate securities law and management liability, providing legal guidance to clients in navigating complex regulatory environments. He contributes to the firm's D&O Notebook, a weekly blog that addresses issues related to Directors and Officers liability risk mitigation and corporate governance.
Previous Experience in Corporate Law
Prior to his current position, Lenin E. Lopez held several roles in corporate law. He worked at Luce Forward as an Associate from 2007 to 2009, then transitioned to CareFusion as Senior Counsel for Corporate Governance & Securities from 2009 to 2015. He continued his career at Baxalta as Corporate Counsel for Securities & Governance from 2015 to 2016, followed by a position at Shire as US Corporate Counsel from 2016 to 2017. He then served as Senior Counsel for Governance & Securities at Sempra Energy from 2017 to 2019 and as Lead Counsel for US Corporate - SEC Reporting at Takeda from 2019 to 2022.
Educational Background
Lenin E. Lopez earned his Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the University of California, Berkeley - School of Law. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Philosophy from the University of California, Santa Barbara. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in corporate law and governance.
Expertise in Corporate Governance and Risk Management
Lenin E. Lopez advises senior leaders on understanding and mitigating risks associated with corporate governance. His expertise encompasses various types of companies, including large private firms, IPOs, newly public entities, and mature public companies. He also conducts continuing education trainings on topics such as insider trading and current issues relevant to boards of directors.