S. Neil Anderson
Senior Corporate Counsel
Description of field of expertise
With nearly 15 years of legal experience, Neil Anderson has worked for and represented large technology companies across a wide range of matters. As Senior Corporate Counsel at Microsoft, he currently supports the professional services business, concentrating on Cybersecurity and Digital Transformation (AI+Cloud). For his cybersecurity clients, Neil provides guidance on major cyberattack incident response and investigation engagements, ensuring regulatory compliance, and managing interactions with regulators and intelligence agencies. Additionally, he assists his digital transformation clients by contributing to the development of new services and solutions for strategic customer AI and Cloud transformation engagements. Neil’s subject matter expertise also aids in complex deal escalations. Throughout his career, he has also honed expertise in Securities and IP litigation, privacy, and technology transactions, which all play a part in making him a highly effective strategic advisor to his clients.
What advice would you offer to new attorneys interested in your field?
Don’t let your present determine your future. Throughout my career, I’ve made several pivots to follow my passion. This often times required me to invest extra time to build expertise before gaining recognition for it. Seeking out courses, certifications, and stretch assignments is crucial for developing new skills and allows you to demonstrate readiness for taking on new challenges. Remember, the investments you make off the clock significantly impact your on-the-clock success.
Additional Information…
Throughout my career, I’ve been deeply committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I). At every organization I’ve worked for, I’ve actively contributed to DE&I initiatives. Currently, I serve as the Co-Chair for the Black affinity organization within Microsoft’s legal department. In this role, I’ve facilitated impactful programming that not only fosters a sense of community among Black lawyers at Microsoft but also educates those less familiar with the Black experience and culture.
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