Kevin McKenna

Kevin McKenna is currently the Assistant General Counsel at Resilience, a role he has held since November 2020. In this position, he leads legal teams and oversees various cross-functional initiatives that have significantly contributed to the company's growth, helping it expand from fewer than 100 employees to over 3,000 and achieving substantial revenue milestones, including raising over $2 billion and establishing 14 sites within three years.1

Professional Background

• Experience: Before joining Resilience, McKenna was an Associate at Morrison & Foerster LLP from November 2016 to November 2020. His practice there focused on corporate law, particularly in areas such as mergers and acquisitions, venture capital, and commercial contracting.1
• Other Roles: He has also worked in various capacities, including as a Senior Customer Support employee at GoFundMe and an LSAT instructor at San Diego Test Prep. Notably, he was involved in Barack Obama's presidential campaign as a Deputy Field Organizer.1

Education

Kevin McKenna holds a Juris Doctorate, graduating magna cum laude from the University of San Diego School of Law, where he concentrated on Environmental & Energy Law as well as Business and Corporate Law. He completed his undergraduate studies at UC Santa Barbara, earning a B.A. in Anthropology with a focus on Technology Management.1

Personal Insights

McKenna describes himself as approachable and occasionally humorous for a lawyer, reflecting a personality that balances professionalism with relatability.1