Lily Schurra
About Lily Schurra
Lily Schurra is a Commercial Counsel with a background in corporate law and extensive experience in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts. She has worked for various organizations, including Dun & Bradstreet and Tokio Marine HCC, and is dedicated to helping entrepreneurs navigate legal challenges in their businesses.
Work at Sourcegraph
Lily Schurra currently serves as Commercial Counsel at Sourcegraph, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on legal matters related to commercial contracts, leveraging her expertise in the data and analytics sector. Her responsibilities include drafting and negotiating agreements that support the company's business objectives. Working remotely, she contributes to the legal operations of Sourcegraph, aligning legal strategies with the company's growth initiatives.
Previous Experience at Dun & Bradstreet
Before joining Sourcegraph, Lily Schurra worked at Dun & Bradstreet as a Senior Attorney, Commercial from 2019 to 2022. During her three years in this role, she was based in Mt Kisco, NY, where she specialized in commercial law. Her work involved providing legal guidance on various commercial contracts and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, contributing to the company's operational success.
Education and Expertise
Lily Schurra holds a Doctor of Law (J.D.) degree from Quinnipiac University School of Law, where she studied Corporate Law from 2013 to 2016. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English and Spanish from Henderson State University between 2009 and 2013. Her educational background equips her with strong analytical and communication skills, essential for her roles in legal counsel and operations.
Legal Career Background
Lily Schurra began her legal career by supporting policyholders in securing insurance coverage. She worked as an Associate Attorney at Saxe Doernberger & Vita, P.C. from 2015 to 2017 in Trumbull, CT. Following this, she served as a Claims Attorney at Tokio Marine HCC - Specialty Group from 2017 to 2019 in Mt Kisco, NY. These roles provided her with a solid foundation in various aspects of law, particularly in commercial and insurance law.
Interests and Aspirations
Lily Schurra has a passion for legal operations and technology, which she describes as 'ultra-nerdy.' She is committed to making legal concepts more accessible to non-lawyers and aspires to use her legal expertise to assist entrepreneurs in navigating the legal challenges associated with building businesses and products. Her keen interest in continuous learning drives her to take on new challenges, enhancing her professional development.