David Middler
About David Middler
David Middler is the Chief Legal Officer at Talkdesk, with over 20 years of corporate legal experience in the technology and software industries.
Current Position at Talkdesk
David Middler currently serves as the Chief Legal Officer at Talkdesk, a position he has held since October 2020. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, he oversees the company's legal strategies and compliance. His role involves guiding Talkdesk through complex legal landscapes, ensuring adherence to various regulations, and protecting the company's legal interests.
Previous Experience at Cloudera
Before joining Talkdesk, David Middler was General Counsel and Chief Legal Officer at Cloudera from 2014 to 2020. During his six-year tenure in Palo Alto, he played a crucial role in steering the company from startup phase to a successful Initial Public Offering (IPO) and continued its growth as a public entity. His responsibilities included managing the company's legal framework and compliance issues, contributing significantly to its overall strategic direction.
Career at Ariba and SAP
David Middler has an extensive history with Ariba, where he worked from 1999 to 2012, ultimately holding the position of Executive Vice President and General Counsel. Following Ariba's acquisition by SAP, he continued to serve as EVP and General Counsel for SAP's Ariba subsidiary from 2012 to 2013. His 15 years at Ariba were marked by his efforts in building the legal and governance team, navigating the company through its IPO, and overseeing its eventual sale to SAP.
Legal Career Foundation
David Middler's legal career began as an Associate at Pillsbury Madison Sutro from 1993 to 1994, followed by a four-year stint at Howard Rice. He then moved on to Oracle, where he served as Corporate Counsel from 1998 to 1999. His experiences at these firms provided him with a strong foundation in corporate law, governance, and litigation.
Educational Background
David Middler earned his Doctor of Law (J.D.) degree from Stanford Law School, one of the most prestigious law schools in the United States, between 1990 and 1993. Prior to this, he completed his undergraduate studies at UCLA, obtaining a BA from 1985 to 1989. His educational background laid a robust groundwork for his prolific legal career.