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Glynna Christian

Adjunct Lecturer

Contact

2311 N Campus Drive
Suite 1400
Evanston, IL 60208-3109

Email Glynna Christian

Departments

Electrical and Computer Engineering

Affiliations

Master of Science in Information Technology Program

Education

  • University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law, J.D., cum laude
  • University of North Texas, B.A., cum laude

Biography

Glynna Christian is a data strategy and business attorney and the head of her firm's Global Technology Transactions Practice. Ms. Christian helps clients navigate complex legal issues and mitigate business risks associated with emerging and transformative technology and data.

Ms. Christian has more than 20 years of experience advising clients in corporate and commercial deals such as mergers and acquisitions (M&A), financings, public offerings, joint ventures and other strategic transactions across virtually all operational and strategic areas of their businesses, including:

  • launching new technology and digital products, including blockchain, autonomous and connected vehicles, wearable devices, data products, payment solutions, mobile app services, and internet security and registry services
  • transforming traditional business models and internal service delivery models to digital models relying on cloud, blockchain, mobility and data, including artificial intelligence (AI)
  • serving as outside general counsel for several high-growth technology companies, including consumer-focused financial technology (FinTech) companies and providers of blockchain-based platforms for trading specialized securitized assets

Ms. Christian also has government policy experience, having served as Senior Counsel and Chief Investigator to the U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations.

In addition to her legal practice, Ms. Christian is an active and sought-out thought leader who regularly speaks with clients and professional organizations on technology and data matters.

Prior to joining her firm, Ms. Christian was an attorney at an international law firm in its New York office, where she co-led the Global Technology Transactions practice. During law school, she served as editor-in-chief of the University of Memphis Law Review.


Courses Taught

  • MSIT 455: Law and Information Technology