Zachary Payne
About Zachary Payne
Zachary Payne serves as the Managing Counsel at OneTrust, where he has worked since 2022. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Psychology from Michigan State University and a Juris Doctor from the University of Georgia School of Law.
Work at OneTrust
Zachary Payne has been serving as Managing Counsel at OneTrust since 2022. In this role, he assists the corporate legal department with drafting and negotiating commercial contracts. Prior to his current position, he held various roles within the company, including Legal Counsel from 2019 to 2021 and Senior Corporate Counsel from 2021 to 2022. His experience at OneTrust spans over four years, during which he has been involved in managing significant corporate transactions.
Education and Expertise
Zachary Payne earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Political Science and Government & Psychology from Michigan State University, where he studied from 2009 to 2013. He furthered his education at the University of Georgia School of Law, obtaining a Doctor of Law (J.D.) degree from 2014 to 2017. His legal education focused on Corporate Formation, Business Law, Civil Defense, and Estate Planning, equipping him with a solid foundation for his career in corporate law.
Background
Before joining OneTrust, Zachary Payne gained experience in various legal roles. He worked as a Summer Associate at Ellis Painter Ratterree & Adams LLP in 2016 and completed a Corporate Counsel Externship at The Coca-Cola Company in 2017. After earning his J.D., he served as an Associate Attorney at O'Daniel McDonald, LLC from 2017 to 2019. This diverse background contributed to his expertise in corporate law and legal counsel.
Professional Experience
Zachary Payne's professional experience includes significant roles in corporate law. He worked at OneTrust in various capacities, starting as Legal Counsel and progressing to Senior Corporate Counsel and then Managing Counsel. His tenure at O'Daniel McDonald, LLC as an Associate Attorney and his externship at The Coca-Cola Company further enhanced his legal skills and understanding of corporate legal matters.