Erin Jennings
About Erin Jennings
Erin Jennings serves as Corporate Counsel at Credit Karma, bringing extensive legal experience from various roles, including positions at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. She holds a Doctor of Law degree from the University of California, Berkeley, and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Theory and Comparative Politics from UC Santa Barbara.
Current Role at Credit Karma
Erin Jennings serves as Corporate Counsel at Credit Karma, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for providing legal guidance and support to the company, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Her work contributes to the overall legal strategy of Credit Karma, which is based in San Francisco, California.
Previous Experience in Corporate Law
Prior to her current role, Erin Jennings worked as Associate Corporate Counsel at Credit Karma from 2019 to 2021. She also gained valuable experience as an Associate at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP from 2016 to 2019, where she focused on corporate law matters. Additionally, she completed a Summer Associate position at the same firm in 2015.
Internship and Volunteer Experience
Erin Jennings has a background in legal internships and volunteer work. In 2014, she interned at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in the Office of International Affairs for three months. She also volunteered as a Law Clerk at Centro Legal De La Raza during the same year, further enhancing her legal skills and experience.
Educational Background
Erin Jennings earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Theory and Comparative Politics from the University of California, Santa Barbara, where she studied from 2008 to 2012. She later attended the University of California, Berkeley - School of Law, obtaining her Doctor of Law (J.D.) from 2013 to 2016. Her educational background has provided her with a strong foundation in legal principles.
Early Career and Management Experience
Before pursuing a legal career, Erin Jennings worked as a Manager at Woodstock's Pizza from 2010 to 2012. This role allowed her to develop management skills and experience in a fast-paced environment, which she has carried into her legal career. Her diverse background contributes to her ability to thrive in challenging situations.