James Faulkner

James Faulkner is an accomplished legal professional currently serving as the VP & Deputy General Counsel, Commercial at Upland Software since January 2023, where leadership of an international team has focused on improving operational efficiency through innovative AI tools for contract reviews. Prior experience includes roles as Associate General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel at Access Healthcare Services, where oversight of commercial legal matters for a large global organization was maintained. James has also held various legal positions at Cognizant, NTT DATA Services, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, and CFE Telecom, providing legal counsel for substantial IT outsourcing deals and complex contract negotiations. James earned a Doctor of Law (J.D.) from The University of Texas School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Communication from Texas A&M University.