Amy Pierce
About Amy Pierce
Amy Pierce serves as the General Counsel at Torc Robotics, where she oversees compliance with data privacy regulations and contributes to corporate governance. She has extensive legal experience across various firms and holds degrees in Law, Urban & Environmental Planning, Architecture, and an MBA.
Current Role at Torc Robotics
Amy Pierce serves as General Counsel at Torc Robotics, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she oversees compliance with data privacy regulations specific to the autonomous vehicle industry. She plays a crucial role in shaping the company's intellectual property strategy and provides legal guidance on self-driving technology. Additionally, she advises on complex supplier relationships and contracts, contributing to the overall corporate governance as part of the executive leadership team.
Previous Experience in Legal Roles
Prior to her current position, Amy Pierce held various legal roles. She was a Partner at CowanPerry PC from 2013 to 2019, and an Associate at LeClairRyan from 2008 to 2011. She also worked as Associate General Counsel at Carilion Clinic from 2006 to 2008, and as a Staff Attorney at Dialysis Clinic, Inc. from 2004 to 2006. Additionally, she served as General Counsel at Nuvotronics from 2011 to 2019.
Educational Background
Amy Pierce has a diverse educational background. She earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School in 2023. She obtained her Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Washington and Lee University School of Law between 1998 and 2001. Additionally, she holds a Master of Arts in Urban & Environmental Planning from the University of Virginia, which she completed from 1994 to 1996, and a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from the same institution, achieved from 1989 to 1993.
Legal Expertise and Specializations
Amy Pierce possesses extensive legal expertise, particularly in the fields of corporate governance and compliance. She specializes in data privacy regulations within the autonomous vehicle sector and provides legal guidance on innovative self-driving technologies. Her experience encompasses advising on complex supplier relationships and contracts, which are critical to the operations of Torc Robotics.