Hi, I'm Jenny Lee - Mission-driven Operator, General Counsel, Board Member, Advisor
I thrive on transforming complex legal challenges into strategic advantages, especially for scaling startups in insurtech and behavioral healthcare. My passion is building robust legal foundations that drive growth and mitigate risk for innovative companies.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Managed IP portfolios for hardware and software at Apple, Amazon, and Google.
Currently serving as a fractional General Counsel, scaling startups in insurtech and behavioral healthcare.
Can help others by providing fractional General Counsel services and strategic advice on IP, compliance, and commercial transactions.
🚀 Career trajectory
From Litigation to In-House Leadership
Began career as a patent litigation partner at a global law firm, honing deep legal expertise. Transitioned to in-house roles, progressively taking on broader responsibilities within technology companies.
✦ Litigation
✦ Corporate Law
Building Legal Functions at Startups
Focused on establishing and expanding legal and compliance departments for early-stage companies in insurtech, behavioral healthcare, and manufacturing sectors.
✦ Startup GC
✦ Team Building
Strategic Operations & Advisory
Expanded scope to include operational roles like Director of Indirect Procurement and advisory positions, contributing to overall business strategy and governance.
✦ Operations
✦ Board Member
✦ Advisor
💪🏻 Superpowers
Startup Legal Architect
Building legal foundations for high-growth ventures.
✦ Founded and scaled legal departments for insurtech and behavioral healthcare startups.
✦ Expertise in IP strategy, commercial contracts, and regulatory compliance.
✦ Proven ability to translate legal requirements into business solutions.
Tech IP Navigator
Guiding innovation through complex intellectual property landscapes.
✦ Deep experience in patent litigation and prosecution from a global law firm.
✦ Managed IP portfolios for hardware and software at Apple, Amazon, and Google.
✦ Skilled in navigating software licensing, trademarks, and trade secrets.
Cross-Industry Operator
Driving operational excellence across varied business environments.
✦ Experience as CLO in manufacturing and safety sensor industries.
✦ Directed indirect procurement, optimizing supply chain and vendor relationships.
✦ Board member and advisor for non-profits, contributing strategic oversight.
I'm excited about
✦ Exploring fractional General Counsel opportunities with innovative startups.
✦ Seeking strategic advisory roles to guide early-stage companies.
✦ Connecting with peers and thought leaders in legal and operational strategy.
I can help with
✦ Providing fractional General Counsel services for startups needing experienced legal leadership.
✦ Offering strategic advice on IP, compliance, and commercial transactions.
✦ Assisting with building and scaling legal and procurement functions.
I would love your help on
✦ Identifying emerging trends in insurtech and behavioral healthcare.
✦ Finding opportunities to advise on corporate governance for non-profits.
✦ Connecting with founders seeking robust legal and operational support.