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Celaena Powder

General Counsel, Advisor, Dungeon Master

Celaena Powder is the General Counsel at Seismic, a global leader in enablement technology.1 She was promoted to this position on January 17, 2024, after previously serving as the company's Vice President of Legal.1 In her role, Powder oversees Seismic's legal, information security, and global privacy functions, while also expanding her focus on external-facing legal and corporate affairs.1

With a strong background in legal practice, Powder has made significant contributions to Seismic during her tenure:

  1. She has led the company through strategic acquisitions and funding rounds.1
  2. Powder has demonstrated effective leadership in scaling the legal team and supporting Seismic's rapid growth.1
  3. She serves as a key partner to Seismic's go-to-market teams and customers.1

Prior to joining Seismic, Powder worked at Gunderson Dettmer, primarily serving the firm's technology clients.1 Her professional experience also includes positions at:

  • Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP as an Associate
  • Fox (Film, TV & Sports) as a Fox Group Legal Fellow
  • Hogan Lovells as a Summer Associate2

Powder's educational background includes:

  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the University of California, Los Angeles - School of Law, with a specialization as a RAND Institute Empirical Legal Studies Scholar
  • Bachelor's Degree in Individualized Study from NYU Gallatin

In addition to her role at Seismic, Powder is a Charter Member of TechGC, an independent, invitation-only peer community for General Counsels.2 She is known for her belief in continuous coaching and mentoring of her team, emphasizing the importance of tackling new challenges with support and encouragement.3

Highlights

Jan 23 · alumni.ucla.edu
Celaena Powder, J.D. '16 - UCLA Alumni Association
Jan 17 · seismic.com
Seismic promotes Celaena Powder to General Counsel
Seismic promotes Celaena Powder to General Counsel

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Los Angeles, California, United States