Christopher Allen
Technology Attorney
New Albany,OH
Summary
Senior Corporate Counsel with extensive experience at Safelite AutoGlass, specializing in contract negotiation and risk assessment. Led compliance initiatives that strengthened cybersecurity measures and improved operational efficiency. Demonstrated ability to foster collaboration across teams while mentoring legal professionals to achieve high standards of legal excellence.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
SENIOR CORPORATE COUNSEL of TECHNOLOGY
Safelite AutoGlass
Columbus, OH
01.2020 - Current
- Led enterprise IT procurement as chief negotiator for high-volume technology contracts.
- Negotiated over 250 tech contracts in 2024, establishing expertise in IT agreements.
- Structured global deals with major vendors, standardizing terms and reducing cycle times.
- Collaborated with procurement to secure savings through multi-year transaction structures.
- Managed conflict resolutions to defuse threatened litigation from partners, minimizing risk.
- Spearheaded privacy and security programs to ensure compliance with evolving regulations.
- Implemented data governance policies and updated 100+ vendor agreements for CCPA/CPRA compliance.
- Conducted enterprise-wide cyber breach drills and developed the first Incident Response Plan.
- Provided legal advice and support to the senior management team on all corporate matters.
- Coordinated training programs for staff members on topics related to corporate law.
- Collaborated closely with outside counsel regarding ongoing litigation matters.
- Reviewed marketing materials to ensure compliance with applicable advertising laws.
- Lead all efforts related to AI risk management and governance
CORPORATE COUNSEL of IP & TECHNOLOGY
Honda North America
Marysville, OH
05.2012 - 01.2020
- Negotiated and managed over 650 technology contracts annually for Honda's R&D across three corporate entities.
- Secured critical technology partnerships, negotiating all North American SaaS, IaaS, and PaaS agreements.
- Protected intellectual property while enabling innovation in vehicle lines including Odyssey, Pilot, and Civic.
- Drove business wins through strategic negotiation and proactive risk management to avert $20 million loss.
- Resolved a supplier dispute critical to vehicle launch timelines, ensuring adherence to project schedules.
- Obtained FCC waiver, preventing factory shutdown due to telecom compliance issues.
- Led settlement of an information security breach with recovery of damages, safeguarding company assets.
- Transitioned to first dedicated in-house counsel for Honda R&D, advising over 2,000 employees on legal matters.
COMMERCIAL LITIGATION ATTORNEY
Taft, Stettinius and Hollister
Columbus, OH
12.2011 - 05.2012
- Hired on temporary basis to support a billion dollar litigation after my previous employer went bankrupt
PATENT, TRADEMARK, CORPORATE ATTORNEY
Algaeventure Systems
Marysville, OH
10.2010 - 12.2011
- First full time IP and Contract attorney to support a Dept. of Energy funded startup
- Managed patent preparation/prosecution, established invention disclosure processes
Education
J.D. - Intellectual Property and Technology
Capital University Law School
Columbus, OH05.2010
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ05.2007
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Crisis Management
- Attorney Mentorship
- Project Management
- Contract Negotiation
- Strategic Planning
- Risk Assessment
- Adaptable to Changing Laws
- Incident Response Planning
- Information Governance
- Demonstrates Integrity
- Regulatory Compliance
- Corporate Policy Development
- Holds Others Accountable
- Values Candor and Honesty
- Cybersecurity Strategy
- Trade Secret Protection
Certification
- LICENSED TO PRACTICE LAW IN OHIO
- USPTO LICENSED PATENT ATTORNEY
Endorsements
- SVP of Client Relationships, Christopher always strives for excellence, is very organized and can tackle complex projects. He is a skilled negotiator due to his knowledge & prep.
- Chief Information Security Officer, Christopher is professional, well presented and pragmatic. He creates strong trust through integrity, accountability and consistent results.
- Vice President IT - Build, He has strong technical skills to clearly focus on and meet business requirements. He is detailed but effectively presents advice to engage with clients.
- Vice President IT - Data, He is uniquely trusted to navigate data regulations by providing insightful solutions to complex problems in terms we can implement.
Timeline
SENIOR CORPORATE COUNSEL of TECHNOLOGY
Safelite AutoGlass
01.2020 - Current
CORPORATE COUNSEL of IP & TECHNOLOGY
Honda North America
05.2012 - 01.2020
COMMERCIAL LITIGATION ATTORNEY
Taft, Stettinius and Hollister
12.2011 - 05.2012
PATENT, TRADEMARK, CORPORATE ATTORNEY
Algaeventure Systems
10.2010 - 12.2011
J.D. - Intellectual Property and Technology
Capital University Law School
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
The College of New Jersey
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