Todd Harris
About Todd Harris
Todd Harris serves as the Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel at ScienceLogic, bringing over 20 years of experience in providing legal counsel to technology firms worldwide. He also teaches as an adjunct professor at Georgetown University Law Center, where he has been involved since 2004.
Work at ScienceLogic
Todd Harris serves as the Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel at ScienceLogic, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he provides legal counsel on various matters, including intellectual property, mergers and acquisitions, and regulatory compliance. Prior to his current role, he served as ScienceLogic's external counsel for over a decade, gaining extensive knowledge of the company's operations and legal needs. He is actively involved in fostering an inclusive culture and promoting diversity within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Todd Harris has a robust educational background in law and ethics. He holds a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Yale Law School, where he studied from 1995 to 1998. He also earned a Master of Arts in Religion (M.A.R.) from Yale Divinity School, focusing on ethics, from 1994 to 1997. Additionally, he studied at Birmingham-Southern College, receiving a Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies/Philosophy. His studies in philosophy and ethics were furthered at Goethe University Frankfurt and the University of Tübingen.
Background
Todd Harris has over 20 years of experience in the legal field, specializing in licensing, intellectual property, and regulatory counsel for technology firms globally. Before joining ScienceLogic, he worked at several prestigious law firms, including Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP, Cooley Godward Kronish LLP, and Debevoise & Plimpton. His experience includes negotiating global deals across multiple continents, including North America, Asia, Australia, Europe, and South America.
Teaching and Contributions
Since 2004, Todd Harris has been an adjunct professor at Georgetown University Law Center, teaching courses on the law of licensing and technology commercialization. He has contributed to the academic community by creating a website and blog, tendingbar.org, during the early months of COVID-19, aimed at interviewing attorneys and inspiring law students. He has also shared his insights on legal issues with organizations such as the American Bar Association and the Association of Corporate Counsel.
Achievements and Publications
Todd Harris has published articles addressing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) issues, reflecting his commitment to these values in the legal profession. His extensive experience in providing legal counsel has positioned him as a knowledgeable figure in the tech industry, particularly in matters related to intellectual property in tech-centric mergers and acquisitions. He has been recognized for his contributions to promoting an inclusive culture within organizations.