Allison Wallace
About Allison Wallace
Allison Wallace serves as the Chief Legal Officer at Businessolver, a position she has held since 2021. With extensive experience in software licensing and in-house legal counsel, she has previously worked at Mediaocean, Davis Brown Law Firm, and SumTotal Systems.
Current Role at Businessolver
Allison Wallace serves as the Chief Legal Officer at Businessolver, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she oversees the legal aspects of the company, ensuring compliance and managing legal risks. Her responsibilities include providing legal guidance on various matters, particularly in software licensing and complex business arrangements. Wallace's tenure at Businessolver reflects her commitment to the organization and her expertise in navigating legal challenges within the technology sector.
Previous Experience in Legal Roles
Prior to her current role, Allison Wallace worked at Mediaocean as General Counsel from 2016 to 2019. She also served as General Counsel at Businessolver from 2019 to 2021. Her experience includes a position at SumTotal Systems, where she was General Counsel from 2011 to 2015. Additionally, she worked at Davis Brown Law Firm as Special Counsel for 10 months in 2015. These roles have contributed to her extensive experience in in-house legal counsel, particularly within software companies.
Educational Background
Allison Wallace earned her Juris Doctor from Drake University Law School, completing her studies from 2002 to 2005. Prior to that, she obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Luther College, where she studied from 1998 to 2002. Her educational background has provided her with a solid foundation in law and political science, which supports her legal career.
Expertise in Software Licensing and Negotiations
Allison Wallace has developed significant expertise in software licensing as part of her legal practice. She has extensive experience negotiating complex business arrangements, which include customer agreements, partner engagements, and vendor and outsourcing relationships. This expertise is particularly valuable in her current role at Businessolver, where she navigates the legal intricacies of the software industry.