Christopher Sargent Email & Phone Number

As Photon Interactive’s general counsel, I’m privileged to help drive the company’s integrated strategy consulting, creative design, and professional technology services—helping enterprise clients harness the power of their technology.Together, we serve as the digital transformation partner of choice to more than 40% of the Fortune 100, including Bayer, Darden Restaurants, GSK, HP, KeyBank, Kohler, L’Oréal, Samsung, Toyota (TFS), and Walgreens.My leadership at Photon spans EMEA, APAC, and the Americas, with a focus on growth strategy and executive advising; IP portfolio management, marketing, enforcement, and acquisition deals; commercial transactions and agreements; cybersecurity advising; employment law advising; and litigation management.Prior to joining Photon, I spent twenty years at Computerlaw Group and Russo & Hale, where as a technology attorney I witnessed firsthand the changes in Silicon Valley as my client base evolved from semiconductors to business software to apps and social media, and most recently to cryptocurrency and AI.As a law firm partner, I represented entrepreneurs, start-ups, and corporate clients across all phases of litigation and dispute resolution. I also counseled more than fifteen boards and C-suites on matters such as corporate formation and governance; commercial transactions; and IP prosecution, acquisition, and monetization; as well as employment law / HR; real estate; securities law; and seed / venture financing.Additionally, I helped develop the firms’ talent pipeline—leading legal teams of up to ten people, and mentoring more than forty people, many of whom today hold in-house and law firm leadership roles.Licenses and professional affiliations include the State Bar of California, Santa Clara County Bar Association, and California Lawyers Association, as well as United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and U.S. District Court, Central and Northern Districts of California.WE’RE HIRING!Photon is always on the lookout for passionate people who want to make a difference through the innovative use of digital technologies.Learn how to join us at https://photon.com/careers.