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Education

  • B.A. UCLA, Magna Cum Laude

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  • J.D., University of California College of the Law, San Francisco (formerly UC Hastings)

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Bar Admissions

  • California​

  • Arizona

  • LinkedIn
About Dana McKenna
Founder of Align General Counsel

I founded Align GC because high-growth companies deserve legal leadership that’s fully aligned with how they actually operate.

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I’ve practiced law for over 18 years—starting in BigLaw litigation, then spending more than a decade in-house advising Fortune 5 corporations, mid-sized businesses, and scaling startups. I’ve served as General Counsel, Chief Legal & People Officer, and advisor to founders, boards, and executive teams. I know how to manage legal risk without slowing the business down.

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My background spans tech, staffing, marketplaces, retail, and consumer brands. I specialize in employment law, California and multi-state compliance, commercial contracting, and litigation strategy, though I've seen much more. I’ve guided companies through complex restructures, PAGA litigation, internal investigations, M&A, and regulatory scrutiny.

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I take a practical, people-centered approach to legal strategy, especially where legal, HR, and culture meet. I work closely with leadership to provide advice that’s clear, candid, and built to keep the business moving forward.

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