Kiran Jain
About Kiran Jain
Kiran Jain serves as the Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary at Replica, and holds various positions including Board Member at BRIDGE Housing Corporation and Scholar at Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. With extensive experience in law, urban development, and public policy, Jain has contributed significantly to multiple organizations and has received numerous accolades for her work.
Work at REPLICA
Kiran Jain serves as the Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary at Replica, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she oversees legal matters and corporate governance, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Her experience in legal affairs and corporate strategy contributes to the organization's mission and operational framework.
Current Positions and Involvement
In addition to her role at Replica, Kiran Jain is actively involved in several organizations. She has been a Board Member at BRIDGE Housing Corporation since 2023 and a Scholar at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace since 2023. She is also a Founding Member of TechGC, which she joined in 2015, and serves as a Lecturer at the University of California, Berkeley's Goldman School of Public Policy since 2020.
Education and Expertise
Kiran Jain holds a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Georgetown University Law Center, a Master's degree in International Affairs from Columbia University, and an A.B. in Economics and Environmental Science from Barnard College. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her expertise in law, public policy, and environmental issues.
Professional Background
Kiran Jain has a diverse professional background, having worked in various legal and leadership roles. She served as Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel at Neighborly from 2018 to 2019, and as Founding Attorney/Advisor at Kiva from 2004 to 2019. Her experience also includes positions at Bingham McCutchen LLP, the City of Oakland, and the United Nations, where she focused on climate change.
Achievements and Recognition
Kiran Jain has received several accolades for her contributions to law and urban development. She was named a Next City Vanguard and recognized as one of NAPABA's Best Lawyers Under 40. Additionally, she received the Joe Morozumi Award for Exceptional Legal Advocacy from the Asian American Bar Association and the L.A. Times In-House Counsel Leadership Award.