John P.

Principal Corporate Counsel - CELA Xbox Platform, Devices, and Consumer Experience (XPDC)

Role
Principal Corporate Counsel - Cela Xbox Gaming Sales at Microsoft
Location
Seattle, WA, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers

About John P.

I’m a technology lawyer with extensive in-house experience, offering deep legal expertise across a wide range of areas including inbound and outbound licensing, contract negotiation, intellectual property (IP), and legal issues related to product development.I specialize in providing strategic legal counsel on complex technology matters to cross-functional teams, including C-level leadership. My approach is grounded in practical, business-focused solutions that help drive innovation while managing risk.With a strong personal interest in the gaming and entertainment industries, I stay actively engaged in the evolving legal and regulatory landscape of the tech sector. I thrive in dynamic environments where creativity, collaboration, and forward-thinking legal strategy are essential.Beyond my legal practice, I’m passionate about technology, gaming, the outdoors, fitness, and dogs—interests that keep me energized and inspired both professionally and personally.

Experience

  1. Principal Corporate Counsel - Cela Xbox Gaming Sales

    Microsoft

    Mar 2026 — Present · Redmond, WA, US

    Lead Counsel for global gaming sales strategy and marketing across Xbox-branded hardware, accessories, games, and digital content.• Front-line counsel for 1st and 3rd party digital storefronts, including Xbox.com.

Education

  • Rhode Island College

    B.A. in Sociology and B.A. in Justice Studies

    2005 — 2008

  • Suffolk University Law School

    Juris Doctor

    2010 — 2013

  • University of California, Berkeley - School of Law

    Master of Laws (LL.M.), Law

    2013 — 2014

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