Jenny Hamilton is the Chief Legal Officer at Exterro, Inc., a leading legal technology company. She is recognized for her advocacy within the in-house legal community, her leadership in building high-performance teams, and her innovative approach to building programs that support high-growth companies. She was recently named among the top 50 female Chief Legal Officers.

Before joining Exterro, Jenny led the global evidence team at John Deere, where she specialized in digital risk at the intersection of litigation, privacy, and cybersecurity. After a 14-year tenure at John Deere, she became Deputy General Counsel at HaystackID, a firm specializing in e-Discovery and cyber breach services for a global clientele. In her current role at Exterro, she
oversees the legal, risk, and regulatory compliance functions.

Jenny’s career exemplifies a commitment to leadership development, strategic thinking, and cross-functional collaboration—qualities that are essential in today’s corporate legal landscape. Her ability to navigate complex legal challenges while fostering innovation and efficiency underscores her dedication to advancing the role of in-house counsel as integral business partners.