Diana Van Etten
About Diana Van Etten
Diana Van Etten serves as the Lead Commercial Counsel at SPAN, bringing extensive experience in technology transfer and commercial contracting. Her career includes roles at notable companies such as Teradyne, NETSCOUT, and IneoQuest Technologies, as well as significant legal practice at various law firms.
Current Role at SPAN
Diana Van Etten serves as the Lead Commercial Counsel at SPAN, a position she has held since 2023 in San Francisco, California. In this role, she provides legal guidance and support to align the company's commercial objectives with its risk management strategies. Her expertise in technology transfer and commercial contracting is instrumental in navigating the complexities of legal agreements and business operations.
Previous Experience in Corporate Counsel
Diana Van Etten has extensive experience in corporate counsel roles across various industries. She worked at Teradyne as Senior Corporate Counsel from 2005 to 2007, and at NETSCOUT as Director from 2015 to 2020. Additionally, she served as General Counsel at IneoQuest Technologies from 2010 to 2014 and held the position of Assistant General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer at Acronis from 2019 to 2020.
Legal Career Background
Diana's legal career began at Morrison & Foerster LLP, where she worked as an Associate from 1982 to 1984. She continued her career at Hale and Dorr LLP as an Associate from 1984 to 1988. Over the years, she has held various positions, including Associate General Counsel at Thermo Electron from 1994 to 1998, Real Estate Counsel at The TJX Companies, Inc. from 1998 to 2000, and Counsel at WilmerHale from 2007 to 2009.
Education and Qualifications
Diana Van Etten holds a Juris Doctor (JD) from Stanford Law School. She also studied at Wellesley College, earning a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in French Language and Literature. Additionally, she studied General Studies and Humanities at Université Paris-Sorbonne, achieving a degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences. Her educational background supports her expertise in legal matters across various sectors.
Specialization and Expertise
Diana specializes in technology transfer and commercial contracting, with broad-based experience in the technology, life science, and retail industries. She is known for her ability to create innovative solutions that mitigate risk while achieving business goals. Her leadership in providing sound legal advice ensures alignment with organizational objectives and risk tolerance levels.