Jennifer Morrill
About Jennifer Morrill
Jennifer Morrill serves as the Head of Legal at Watershed, where she has been instrumental in establishing the legal framework for the company since 2022. With extensive experience in commercial legal roles at LinkedIn and other prominent organizations, she brings a wealth of knowledge in technology and licensing to her current position.
Current Role at Watershed
Jennifer Morrill serves as the Head of Legal at Watershed, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for establishing the legal framework for the company, which focuses on providing solutions for climate change. As the first legal hire at Watershed, she plays a critical role in shaping the legal strategies and policies that support the company's mission.
Previous Experience at LinkedIn
Jennifer Morrill has extensive experience at LinkedIn, where she held multiple roles from 2013 to 2018. She served as Senior Counsel, Commercial Legal, and progressed to Director and then Senior Director of Commercial Legal for the Americas and EMEA. Her tenure at LinkedIn provided her with valuable insights into commercial legal matters in the technology sector.
Legal Career Background
Before joining Watershed, Jennifer Morrill held various legal positions across different organizations. She worked as Deputy General Counsel at Rev.com from 2021 to 2022 and as Senior Counsel at Paragon Legal from 2009 to 2011. Additionally, she gained experience at Adobe Systems as Corporate Counsel and Senior Contracts Administrator from 1989 to 1999. Her diverse background includes working with both Fortune 500 companies and startups.
Education and Qualifications
Jennifer Morrill earned her Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the University of California, College of the Law, San Francisco (formerly UC Hastings) from 1993 to 1996. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English from the University of California, Berkeley, which she completed from 1985 to 1988. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her legal expertise in technology and licensing.
Skills and Focus Areas
Jennifer Morrill has developed a broad perspective on legal issues, particularly in technology, internet, and consumer industries. She has experience in both inbound and outbound technology and content licensing, which is essential for her role at Watershed. Additionally, she emphasizes a people-first approach, focusing on fostering individual ownership and collaborative bonds within teams.