James Woodward

James Woodward is a legal professional with extensive experience in corporate law and governance. Currently serving as Vice President and Deputy General Counsel at FICO since January 2004, James leads the legal department, focusing on litigation, intellectual property, employment, and corporate governance while managing legal affairs for the company's credit scoring and analytic business units. Prior to this role, James worked as an Associate Attorney at Mayer Brown LLP from September 1998 to September 2003, specializing in information technology and outsourcing, where significant responsibilities included negotiating technology transactions and advising on intellectual property issues. James holds a JD from the University of Minnesota Law School and a BA in Political Science from Hamline University.