Lisa Finkral

Lisa Finkral serves as Assistant General Counsel at the Allen Institute since July 2021, bringing extensive legal experience from previous roles, including Corporate Counsel at HTC and Sr. Analyst for Privacy at T-Mobile. With a Juris Doctor degree focused on Intellectual Property Law from Seattle University and a Bachelor's in Music Business from Elmhurst University, Lisa Finkral combines legal expertise with a strong background in performing arts and sound design, having worked on numerous theatre productions as a sound designer and master sound technician since 2006. Additionally, experience encompasses freelance audio engineering for various venues and legal internships, further solidifying a diverse professional portfolio.