Derek Schwede

Derek Schwede is an accomplished legal professional currently serving as the Head of Legal at Modern Treasury since December 2021, where responsibilities encompass various legal domains, including commercial, AI, product, privacy, corporate, and HR. Additionally, Derek has contributed to academia as an Adjunct Professor and Guest Lecturer at the University of California, Hastings College of the Law since 2018, teaching Tech Transactions 101. Active in the speaking circuit, Derek has presented at notable conferences and panels on topics related to AI, payments, and privacy. Derek also serves as an advisor to Bonterms, focusing on simplifying commercial contracting, and is a member of TechGC, a peer community for technology general counsels. Previously, Derek was a Principal at Smithline PC, a boutique technology law firm, and an Associate at Morrison & Foerster LLP. Education credentials include a Juris Doctor degree from Harvard Law School and undergraduate studies at Rice University.