Arien Ferrell
About Arien Ferrell
Arien Ferrell serves as Senior IP Counsel at Verint, where he has worked since 2021. With over 20 years of experience in intellectual property and contract negotiation, he has held various legal positions, including roles at Intuit and Sun Microsystems.
Work at Verint
Arien Ferrell has served as Senior IP Counsel at Verint since 2021. In this role, he manages global intellectual property litigation and supports mergers and acquisitions activities. He also develops and manages open source contribution and onboarding policies and practices, focusing on enhancing operational processes to create scalable solutions that improve efficiency within legal departments.
Previous Experience
Before joining Verint, Arien Ferrell held several significant positions in the legal field. He worked at Patterson + Sheridan, LLP as Senior Counsel/Of Counsel from 2019 to 2021. Prior to that, he spent 13 years at Intuit, Inc. in various roles, including Patent Portfolio Strategy & Development Leader and Associate General Counsel. His career also includes a position as Senior Patent Counsel at Sun Microsystems from 2003 to 2005 and service as a Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps from 1984 to 1991.
Education and Expertise
Arien Ferrell earned his Juris Doctor (JD) from Pepperdine University School of Law, studying from 1995 to 1998. He also holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree from UCLA, where he studied from 1993 to 1995. With over 20 years of experience in intellectual property, contract negotiation, and technology partnerships, he is recognized for his expertise in these areas.
Leadership and Management Skills
Arien Ferrell is known for his leadership abilities, particularly in recruiting and developing top legal talent. He promotes a culture of trust and teamwork within his teams. His experience in analyzing operational processes has enabled him to implement strategies that drive efficiency across legal departments.