Erin Goodsell

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ABOUT ERIN GOODSELL

Senior legal executive with 20 years of experience across law firm and in-house roles, including leading Legal, Compliance, and Security functions at a publicly traded software and payments company. Commercially minded, board-savvy, and deeply experienced in supporting growth, governance, and risk management in complex, regulated technology environments.Currently own enterprise legal, compliance, and security strategy as a member of the core executive team, partnering closely with the Board, executive leadership, and cross-functional teams. Known for providing steady leadership through periods of rapid change, including IPO readiness, public company operations, M&A, regulatory compliance, and security incidents.Expertise spans securities and governance, privacy and data protection, payments and healthcare regulation, intellectual property, enterprise risk management, incident response, commercial partnerships, and complex transactions. Experienced in scaling programs pragmatically—balancing risk mitigation with speed, product innovation, and business outcomes.Track record includes leading post-IPO governance and SEC reporting, negotiating transformative commercial and payments partnerships, advancing enterprise risk and security maturity, delivering significant cost savings through insourcing, and building high-performing Legal, Compliance, and Security teams.Previously played key roles in two IPOs, an $8B sell-side acquisition, and multiple buy-side acquisitions; built global privacy, IP, and incident response programs from the ground up; and served as lead counsel on high-stakes disputes and security incidents.Recognized for strong judgment, clear communication, and calm execution under pressure—trusted by boards, executives, and operators alike. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • CORE COMPETENCIES:Privacy Law | GDPR | CCPA | HR | Team leadership | Client Relations | Strategic Planning | Crisis Management | Intellectual Property | Cross-functional Collaboration | Analytical Skills | IP | Alternative Dispute Resolution | Human Resources | Healthcare | Retail | Creative Problem-Solving | Written & Verbal Communication | Team Development | Public Relations | Technology | Business | Technology Companies | Sound Business & Legal Judgment | Technical Expertise