Tony West: The Legal Powerhouse Behind Uber

Tony West is the Chief Legal Officer at Uber Technologies Inc.

He has held this position since October 2017.

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Before Uber, West served as General Counsel at PepsiCo.

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He has a strong background in law and public service.

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West previously worked in the Obama administration as Associate Attorney General.

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He played a key role in major civil rights cases.

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West is a graduate of Stanford Law School.

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He is married to Maya Harris, a political analyst.

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Tony West has served on several non-profit boards.

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He is known for his leadership in corporate compliance and ethics.

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