Shawn Troutt
About Shawn Troutt
Shawn Troutt serves as the Chief Legal Officer at Sorenson Communications, where he leads legal, policy, compliance, and community advocacy functions. He has extensive experience in various legal roles, including positions at Cisco and Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP, and holds degrees from the University of California, Berkeley and Harvard Law School.
Current Role at Sorenson Communications
Shawn Troutt serves as the Chief Legal Officer at Sorenson Communications, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he leads the legal, policy, compliance, and community advocacy functions. His focus is on promoting inclusive language services, which aligns with the company's mission. He is responsible for optimizing existing legal processes, programs, and documentation to enhance operational efficiency. Additionally, he leads agile legal teams that collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to support the organization's vision.
Previous Experience at Cisco
Before joining Sorenson Communications, Shawn Troutt held multiple roles at Cisco. He served as Vice President of License Simplification & Entitlement from 2021 to 2023, and as Senior Director of Collaboration Legal from 2016 to 2018. He also worked as VP and Deputy General Counsel for Offer Enablement Legal from 2018 to 2021. His tenure at Cisco spanned several years and involved significant responsibilities in legal management and compliance.
Educational Background
Shawn Troutt studied at the University of California, Berkeley, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Business Administration and Management. He furthered his education at Harvard Law School, obtaining a Juris Doctor (JD). His academic background provides a strong foundation for his legal expertise and professional roles.
Expertise in Legal and Compliance Fields
Shawn Troutt possesses extensive expertise in various areas, including Software as a Service (SaaS), Anything as a Service (XaaS), product management, and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions. He is knowledgeable in collaboration products, privacy issues, and international regulatory compliance. This diverse skill set enables him to navigate complex legal landscapes effectively.
Early Career at Bryan Cave and Clifford Chance
Shawn Troutt began his legal career at Clifford Chance as a Tax Associate from 1995 to 1998. He then transitioned to Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP, where he worked as a Senior Corporate Associate from 1999 to 2003. These early experiences laid the groundwork for his subsequent roles in corporate law and compliance.