Todd Gascon
About Todd Gascon
Todd Gascon serves as the VP of Legal at Teleport, bringing extensive experience in legal counsel across various technology companies. He holds a Doctor of Law (J.D.) from the University of Dayton School of Law and has a background in business management.
Work at Teleport
Todd Gascon serves as the Vice President of Legal at Teleport, specializing in CIPP/US compliance. He has held this position since 2022 and is based in Oakland, California. In his role, he focuses on legal matters pertinent to the company's operations and ensures adherence to privacy regulations.
Previous Legal Experience
Todd Gascon has extensive experience in the legal field, having worked at several prominent organizations. He was Senior Counsel at Optimizely from 2016 to 2020, Senior Legal Counsel at Facebook from 2014 to 2016, and held a similar position at TiVo for a brief period in 2014. Additionally, he worked at Autodesk as Senior Legal Counsel in 2016 and served as Lead Counsel, Commercial at Amplitude from 2020 to 2022.
Education and Expertise
Todd Gascon earned his Doctor of Law (J.D.) from the University of Dayton School of Law, where he studied from 1987 to 1990. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (B.S.B.A.) from Ohio Northern University, completed between 1982 and 1986. His expertise includes legal writing, negotiation, and a focus on privacy and security within the music industry.
Background in Academia
Since 2010, Todd Gascon has been an Associate Professor at the California Jazz Conservatory in Berkeley, California. His role in academia complements his legal career, allowing him to share his knowledge and experience with students while engaging in educational initiatives.
Volunteer Work with The Mechanical Licensing Collective
Todd Gascon has been involved with The Mechanical Licensing Collective as a Volunteer - MLC Educator Ambassador since 2022. In this role, he is authorized to host academic events and activities related to the organization, contributing to the education and awareness of licensing issues in the music industry.