Michele Lee, General Counsel at Pinterest

Today, my guest is Michele Lee, General Counsel at Pinterest, who specializes in leading C-Suite executives and board members through complex and evolving regulatory environments, while staying focused on strategic company goals. Michele has been recognized by The Recorder as one of “20 Women Leaders in Tech Law” and by Corporate Counsel as a “Thought Leader” at its Women, Influence, and Power in Law Awards.

Prior to joining Pinterest, she was the Associate General Counsel responsible for Litigation, Competition, and Regulatory matters at Twitter. Before working at private sector companies, Michele was a Trial Attorney with the United States Department of Justice where she prosecuted cases of civil fraud committed against the government. Michele is also a fundraiser and volunteer for Raphael House, a San Francisco shelter for homeless families. Michele holds a JD American University’s Washington College of Law.