Erin Goodsell
About Erin Goodsell
Erin Goodsell serves as the Chief Legal Officer at Weave and has extensive experience in legal functions for enterprise software companies. She has successfully navigated legal challenges for two IPOs and has a strong background in technology law, litigation, and compliance.
Work at Weave
Erin Goodsell serves as the Chief Legal Officer at Weave, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the legal aspects of the company's operations, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations. Her leadership in building legal functions and processes from the ground up has been instrumental in shaping the legal framework of the organization. Goodsell's experience in the technology sector enhances her ability to navigate complex legal challenges.
Education and Expertise
Erin Goodsell earned her Juris Doctor (J.D.) from BYU Law School, where she studied from 2004 to 2007. Prior to that, she obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in History with a minor in English from Georgetown University, studying from 1999 to 2003. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her expertise in critical technology law issues, including privacy, intellectual property, and consumer protection.
Background
Before joining Weave, Erin Goodsell held various legal positions at Qualtrics, where she progressed from Senior Corporate Counsel to Managing Counsel and then to Director & Associate General Counsel from 2016 to 2022. Her earlier experience includes working as an Associate Attorney at Cooley LLP from 2008 to 2016, where she represented high-profile clients such as Facebook and Sony. Additionally, she served as an Adjunct Professor of Law at J. Reuben Clark Law School from 2017 to 2022.
Achievements
Erin Goodsell has successfully navigated legal challenges for two initial public offerings (IPOs), demonstrating her expertise in securities laws and compliance. She has received recognition as a SuperLawyer's 'Rising Star' in San Diego for two consecutive years. Her strong litigation track record includes handling complex issues for a diverse range of clients, from biotech firms to large corporations.