Overview
Somya K. serves as Chief Legal Officer at Checkbox [1]. K. is a legal executive with experience advising executives and board members in the technology and SaaS sectors, with specialization in international regulatory compliance, AI and innovation, corporate governance, business strategy, enterprise risk management, M&A, and IP, privacy and cybersecurity [2]. K. holds a Juris Doctor from New York Law School [13], a degree in Economics and Political Science from the London School of Economics and Political Science [12], and completed Entrepreneurship Essentials at Harvard Business School Online [11]. Prior to joining Checkbox in April 2026 [3], K. served as Head of Legal at Mineral [6] and Associate General Counsel at Mitratech [5]. K. founded Esq.Me, Inc., serving as Founder and General Counsel from October 2013 to September 2021 [9], and has taught as an Adjunct Professor of Law at Lewis & Clark Law School since 2021 [4].
Profile introduction
Somya is a seasoned legal executive with a strong commitment to driving corporate strategy and ensuring regulatory compliance within the technology/SaaS sector. With a wealth of experience advising top executives and board members, she specializes in navigating complex legal landscapes, including international regulatory compliance, AI and innovation, corporate governance, business strategy, enterprise risk management, M&A, and IP, privacy and cybersecurity. Drawing from her background as a former tech CEO, Somya excels in aligning legal risk management with business objectives to foster sca…
Career history
- Chief Legal OfficerApr 2026 to presentCheckbox
- Adjunct Professor Of Law2021 to presentLewis & Clark Law School
- Associate General CounselSep 2024 to Apr 2026Mitratech
- Head of LegalApr 2022 to Apr 2026Mineral
- Founder and PresidentAug 2019 to Oct 2023South Asian Bar Association of Oregon
- Corporate and IP Litigation Attorney2020 to Apr 2022Chenoweth Law Group
- Founder & General CounselOct 2013 to Sep 2021Esq.Me, Inc.
- Trial and Corporate AttorneyOct 2018 to Nov 2020Immix Law
Education
Entrepreneurship EssentialsHarvard Business School Online
Economics and Political ScienceThe London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE))
Juris DoctorNew York Law School
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