Katherine Tsai
About Katherine Tsai
Katherine Tsai is the Head of Product, Privacy, and Intellectual Property at Watershed, where she has worked since 2023. She has held various legal positions, including roles at Quora, eBay, and the Supreme Court of Texas, and actively contributes to environmental conservation through board leadership roles.
Current Role at Watershed
Katherine Tsai serves as the Legal, Head of Product, Privacy, and Intellectual Property at Watershed since 2023. In this role, she oversees legal matters related to product development, privacy issues, and intellectual property rights. Her responsibilities include ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations while supporting the company's product initiatives.
Previous Experience at Quora
Katherine Tsai has an extensive background at Quora, where she held multiple roles. She served as Associate General Counsel from 2018 to 2020, focusing on legal matters within the company. Following this, she took on the role of Interim Business Development Lead for six months in 2021. Later, she was promoted to Director, Associate General Counsel from 2020 to 2023, further enhancing her legal expertise in a dynamic environment.
Educational Background
Katherine Tsai holds a Juris Doctor and Master of Laws (J.D./LL.M.) from Duke University School of Law, where she specialized in International and Comparative Law. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in English from Yale University. Her academic background provides a strong foundation for her legal career and expertise in various fields.
Board Leadership and Advocacy
Katherine Tsai holds director positions on the boards of directors at Sustainable Learning and Peninsula Open Space Trust, where she contributes to environmental conservation efforts. Additionally, she serves as President of the board of directors at Outdoor Alliance, focusing on advocacy, education, and inclusivity in environmental conservation. Her leadership roles reflect her commitment to promoting equitable environmental practices.
Legal Career and Specializations
Katherine Tsai has a diverse legal career, having worked in various capacities across multiple organizations. She was an Associate at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP from 2010 to 2015, where she specialized in equity derivatives, credit, and general corporate law. Her experience also includes roles at eBay Advertising as Senior Counsel and at JPMorgan Chase as a Secondee in equity derivatives. Her expertise spans areas such as corporate financing, privacy, and product counseling.