Kristen Moran
About Kristen Moran
Kristen Moran serves as Corporate Counsel for Leasing in North America at Vantage Data Centers. She has a diverse legal background, including roles at prominent law firms and the U.S. Department of Justice.
Current Role at Vantage Data Centers
Kristen Moran serves as Corporate Counsel, Leasing (North America) at Vantage Data Centers. She has held this position since 2022, operating from Santa Clara, California. In this role, she is responsible for legal matters related to leasing within the North American market, contributing to the company's strategic objectives in the data center industry.
Previous Experience in Real Estate Law
Before joining Vantage Data Centers, Kristen Moran accumulated extensive experience in real estate law. She worked at Paul Hastings as an Associate in the Real Estate Department from 2016 to 2018 and again from 2019 to 2020. Additionally, she served as Senior Counsel at Goldrich Kest from 2021 to 2022. Her background in these roles provided her with a solid foundation in real estate transactions and legal compliance.
Legal Internships and Early Career
Kristen Moran began her legal career with internships that provided her with practical experience in the field. She was a Legal Intern at the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of the U.S. Trustee in 2014, focusing on bankruptcy law. Earlier, she worked as a Summer Associate at Paul Hastings in 2015, where she gained exposure to various aspects of legal practice.
Educational Background
Kristen Moran earned her Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Finance and Philosophy from Boston College, where she studied from 2006 to 2010. She later attended the University of Michigan Law School, obtaining her Doctor of Law (JD) degree from 2013 to 2015. Her education has equipped her with a strong analytical and legal foundation, applicable to her roles in corporate counsel and real estate law.
Diverse Professional Experience
In addition to her legal roles, Kristen Moran has a diverse professional background. She worked as a Marketing Associate at Boston Trust Walden Company from 2011 to 2013 and as a Wealth Management Intern at UBS in 2009. These positions have contributed to her understanding of business operations and client relations within financial services.