Saleena Siraj

About Saleena Siraj

Specialties: FAR & Non-FAR Government Contracts, Government Contract Administration, Bid Protests, Technology Transfer, Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRADAs), 4892 Agreements, Grants, Licenses, SBIR/STTR Programs, Acquisition Integrity, Export Control, International Agreements, Freedom of Information Act, Privacy Act, Military Operations Support, Research and Development, Intellectual Property PolicyClient-focused problem solver with a decade of expertise in Government procurement, policy, interagency issues, and regulatory matters. Proven capabilities across all Federal acquisition phases, including strategy development, coalition building, document drafting, stakeholder engagement, and complex litigation. Skilled in advising on FAR and Non-FAR Government Contracts, licenses, CRADAs, and 4892 Agreements. Proficient in negotiating intellectual property transactions with both non-government and government entities. Knowledge and experience with Intellectual Property policy and the protection of Trade Secrets. Collaborative leader focused on integrating legal expertise with corporate initiatives and fostering values-based compliance.

Experience

1. Principal Corporate Counsel

   Microsoft

   Jan 2026 — Present

   Provide legal support for Microsoft Health Futures, MSR-India, MSR Accelerator, and Cross-CELA Health—partnering with world-class scientists and engineers to advance AI and tackle some of the world’s most challenging problems.

Education

• Georgia State University

  Political Science

  2006 — 2009

• Duke University School of Law

  JD, Law

  2010 — 2013

Skills

• Public Policy
• Policy Analysis
• Public Speaking
• Political Science
• Government
• Nonprofits
• Research
• Legal Writing
• Litigation
• Community Outreach
• Policy
• Qualitative Research
• Legal Research
• Westlaw
• Politics