Kristen L.
About Kristen L.
Kristen L. serves as the General Counsel at SmartRent, a position she has held since 2023. With a diverse legal background, she has previously worked in various roles including Vice President and Deputy General Counsel at SmartRent and Assistant General Counsel at Grand Canyon University.
Work at SmartRent
Kristen L. serves as General Counsel at SmartRent, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she oversees the legal affairs of the company, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Prior to her current role, she worked as Vice President and Deputy General Counsel at SmartRent from 2022 to 2023. Her experience at SmartRent has contributed to the company's legal strategy and risk management.
Education and Expertise
Kristen L. earned her Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Pepperdine Law, completing her studies from 2002 to 2005. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Communication from Arizona State University, where she studied from 1996 to 2000. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her legal expertise in various areas, including business litigation and labor and employment law.
Background
Kristen L. has a diverse legal background, having worked in various capacities across multiple organizations. She began her legal career at Waller Lansden Dortch and Davis as an attorney in the Labor and Employment Group from 2005 to 2009. She then served as an Assistant United States Attorney at the United States Attorney's Office in Los Angeles from 2009 to 2015. Following this, she worked as Of Counsel in Business Litigation at Fennemore Craig, P.C. from 2015 to 2017, and as Attorney Development Manager at Snell & Wilmer from 2017 to 2019.
Previous Roles
Before joining SmartRent, Kristen L. held the position of Assistant General Counsel at Grand Canyon University from 2019 to 2021. In this role, she provided legal guidance on various matters affecting the university. Her extensive experience in both private practice and in-house legal roles has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of legal issues in different sectors.