Alumni in Residence with Chris Lehane J.D. ’94 of OpenAI

Thursday, September 26, 2024, from 12 p.m.-2 p.m. ET

The Alumni in Residence program connects current HLS students with accomplished HLS alumni for one-on-one career mentoring and advice. You’re invited to meet with Chris Lehane J.D. ’94 (VP of Global Affairs, OpenAI) during his virtual office hours on Thursday, September 26. Sign up for a 20-minute Zoom appointment.

Chris Lehane J.D. ’94

Chris Lehane is VP of Global Affairs and a member of the executive team at OpenAI. Prior to joining OpenAI, Chris was Chief Strategy Office/Operating Partner at Haun Ventures. From 2015 to 2021, Chris served on the executive management team of Airbnb and led the company’s policy and communications work. Before his time at Airbnb, Chris co-founded Fabiani & Lehane, a strategic consultancy that advised political, corporate, technology, entertainment, and professional sports clients. In the 1990s, he served in various positions in the administration of President Bill Clinton, including as Press Secretary to Vice President Al Gore and Special Assistant Counsel to President Clinton. Chris currently serves on the Board of Directors of Coinbase, is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations, Trustee Emeritus of Amherst College, and has served on numerous non-profit advisory boards. He holds a B.A. from Amherst College and a J.D. from Harvard Law School.

View our calendar for upcoming AIR events and more information on visiting alumni. Students must reserve appointments in advance, and space is limited.

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