Candace Jackson
About Candace Jackson
Candace Jackson serves as the Deputy General Counsel and Assistant Secretary at Synaptics Incorporated, where she provides strategic legal advice and oversees global data privacy compliance. She has held various legal positions at notable firms and companies, including Husch Blackwell, Mayer Brown, and US Foods.
Current Role at Synaptics
Candace Jackson serves as the Deputy General Counsel and Assistant Secretary at Synaptics Incorporated since 2023. In this role, she provides strategic legal advice across various departments, including finance, investor relations, marketing, and human resources. She oversees the global data privacy compliance program, ensuring adherence to laws such as the California Privacy Act and GDPR. Additionally, she manages U.S. litigation and pre-litigation efforts, contributing to the company's legal strategy.
Previous Experience at Synaptics
Prior to her current position, Candace Jackson worked at Synaptics Incorporated as Assistant General Counsel and Assistant Secretary from 2021 to 2023. During her tenure, she played a key role in significant transactions, including providing strategic legal advice for the $549 million acquisition and integration of DSP Group, Inc. She also established a $600 million term loan facility under the company's existing credit agreement.
Legal Career Background
Candace Jackson has a diverse legal career, having worked at several prominent law firms and corporations. She was an Associate at Husch Blackwell from 2012 to 2015 and later joined Mayer Brown, where she served as an Associate from 2015 to 2016 and as a Senior Associate from 2018 to 2021. She also held the position of Assistant General Counsel - Securities Law at US Foods from 2016 to 2018 and served as Counsel at Primerica, Inc. from 2010 to 2012.
Education and Qualifications
Candace Jackson earned her Doctor of Law (JD) degree from Emory University School of Law, where she studied from 2006 to 2009. Prior to that, she obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of Michigan, completing her studies from 2002 to 2006. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her legal expertise and practice.