Glynna K Christian

Practice Areas

Data Strategy, Security & Privacy | Corporate Services | Technology | Digital Assets and Blockchain Technology | E-Commerce | Mergers and Acquisitions | PropTech (Property Technology) | Tech & Data Transactions

Career

Glynna Christian is a data strategy and business attorney in Holland & Knight's Chicago office and the head of the firm's Global Technology Transactions Practice. Ms. Christian helps clients navigate complex legal issues and mitigate business risks associated with emerging and transformative technology and data.

Ms. Christian has more than 20 years of experience advising clients in corporate and commercial deals such as mergers and acquisitions (M&A), financings, public offerings, joint ventures and other strategic transactions across virtually all operational and strategic areas of their businesses, including:

launching new technology and digital products, including blockchain, autonomous and connected vehicles, wearable devices, data products, payment solutions, mobile app services, and internet security and registry services

transforming traditional business models and internal service delivery models to digital models relying on cloud, blockchain, mobility and data, including artificial intelligence (AI)

serving as outside general counsel for several high-growth technology companies, including consumer-focused financial technology (FinTech) companies and providers of blockchain-based platforms for trading specialized securitized assets

Ms. Christian also has government policy experience, having served as Senior Counsel and Chief Investigator to the U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, where she led investigations focused on consumer fraud and testified before the subcommittee, as well as Counsel – Special Investigations for the U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

In addition to her legal practice, Ms. Christian is an active and sought out thought leader who regularly speaks with clients and professional organizations on technology and data matters.

Prior to joining Holland & Knight, Ms. Christian was an attorney at an international law firm in its New York office, where she co-led the Global Technology Transactions practice. During law school, she served as editor-in-chief of the University of Memphis Law Review.

Professional Memberships

University of Memphis Foundation, Board of Directors, 2020-Present

The NHP Foundation, Vice Chair, Board of Directors, 2018-Present

Legal Momentum, Board of Directors, 2017-Present

Children's Arts Guild, Chair, Board of Directors, 2010-Present

Education