Meena Polich

Meena Polich, a seasoned professional, has been deeply entrenched in the technology sector since 1997 and has been a legal practitioner since 2004.

Her expertise lies in product and commercial counseling across various technological domains, including hardware, software, and services, catering to a wide range of clients from local service providers to Fortune 100 companies.

Meena's distinguished career began at a Japanese semiconductor company, sparking her passion for global tech advancements.

She pursued her legal education at Santa Clara University School of Law, excelling in public international law and co-founding the Journal for International Law.

Transitioning to various law firms and insurance companies, Meena honed her legal acumen before joining Cisco Systems, where she facilitated deals in networking markets.

Her journey then led her to GitHub, where she contributed significantly to outbound and inbound licensing, procurement, and SaaS negotiations, while playing a pivotal role in driving operational excellence and commercial decision-making.

Aside from her professional pursuits, Meena is dedicated to promoting cultural diversity, inclusion, and education through her pro bono legal work and non-profit governance initiatives.

She holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations from the University of California, Davis, and a Juris Doctorate in International Law from Santa Clara University School of Law.