Cheryl K. House
About Cheryl K. House
Cheryl K. House serves as the VP and Chief Compliance Officer at Adobe, where she has worked since 2017. She has extensive expertise in anti-piracy, software licensing law, data privacy, and employment law.
Work at Adobe
Cheryl K. House has been with Adobe since 1998, serving in various roles. She currently holds the position of Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer, a role she has occupied since 2017. In addition to her compliance responsibilities, she has also served as Associate General Counsel, contributing to Adobe's legal strategies and compliance frameworks. Her tenure at Adobe spans over 26 years, during which she has played a significant role in shaping the company's approach to legal compliance and corporate governance.
Education and Expertise
Cheryl K. House holds a Bachelor's Degree in Anthropology from Stanford University. She furthered her education at the University of California, College of the Law, San Francisco, where she earned her Doctor of Law (JD) degree from 1988 to 1991. Her expertise includes Anti-piracy and Software Licensing Law, as well as Corporate & Securities Law. She is also experienced in Data Privacy and Employment Law, reflecting a broad legal background that supports her current roles.
Background
Before joining Adobe, Cheryl K. House worked at Gray Cary Ware & Freidenrich/Ware & Freidenrich as an Associate from 1992 to 1997. This role provided her with foundational experience in corporate law, which she has built upon during her extensive career at Adobe. Her professional journey has been characterized by a focus on compliance and legal counsel, particularly in the technology sector.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Cheryl K. House has developed a strong reputation in the fields of compliance and corporate law. Her long-standing role at Adobe highlights her commitment to legal excellence and compliance within a leading technology company. Her work encompasses a range of legal areas, including anti-piracy, software licensing, data privacy, and employment law, showcasing her diverse skill set and contributions to the legal landscape.