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David G. Turcotte

About

David G. Turcotte brings a quarter-century of legal experience to his role as Chief Legal Officer. His career is distinguished by leadership positions that span legal and operational teams in startups through IPOs and transactional exits. Turcotte’s expertise encompasses contract drafting, negotiations, vendor and technology agreements, and risk management. He has been instrumental in guiding global organizations through complex commercial transactions and compliance with regulatory frameworks such as GDPR, HIPAA, and FINRA.

Before his current role, Turcotte served as Senior Legal Counsel at InContact, Inc. “NICE” in Sandy, UT, where he managed global risk and compliance programs related to SaaS licensing and technology development. His tenure at AccessData Group as Chief Legal Officer saw him lead the company’s transition to a market leader in Legal GRC through strategic mergers and acquisitions.

An Olympic and professional athlete turned legal strategist, Turcotte’s leadership skills are deeply influenced by his sports career, fostering team cohesion and striving for excellence in all endeavors. He continues to share his passion for competitive sports with his family, nurturing the same dedication and focus in both his professional and personal life.

Career Highlights

  • Chief Legal Officer, AccessData Group, Inc.
  • Sr. Legal Counsel, InContact, Inc. “NICE”
  • General Counsel, Crosscheck Networks, Inc.=
  • General Counsel, FusionIO
  • General Counsel, Realm Systems, Inc.
  • Litigation, Corporate Structure & Asset Management, Zabriskie & Associates
  • Canadian National Basketball Team, Olympics (1982 – 1995)
  • Colorado State University, WAC Scholar Athlete Award Winner
  • Free Agent, Indiana Pacers (1989)

Volunteer Work

  • Board Member, Data Security & Compliance Committee, United Way (2018 – Present)

Practice Areas

Corporate LawWorkers Compensation
Sub-practice areas
Corporate Governance, Data Security & Privacy Compliance, Contracts & Negotiation, Risk Mitigation

Admitted Jurisdictions

  • Utah

Education

  • J.D., J. Reuben Clark School of Law, BYU, Top 10% (1993 – 1996)
  • B.A. in Economics & Management, Colorado State University

Languages

  • English

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