Margaret Thum

Margaret Thum has a diverse work experience spanning several industries and roles. Margaret currently serves as the Deputy General Counsel at Zuora since 2018. Prior to that, Margaret had their own law firm called Law Offices of Margaret L. Thum where they worked as an Attorney from 2011 to 2018. During this time, they represented clients on civil litigation matters and advised them on corporate, securities, governance, M&A, and compensation matters. One of their clients was Xilinx, Inc., where they served as the Senior Director, Corporate & Securities from 2016 to 2017.

Before starting their law firm, Margaret held various positions in different companies. Margaret worked as the Chief Operating Officer at Dell'Oro Group Inc. from 2004 to 2011. Earlier in their career, they worked as an Attorney at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati from 1999 to 2001 and at Brobeck, Phleger & Harrison from 1995 to 1999. Margaret also gained experience as an Assistant General Counsel & Corporate Secretary at Edwards Lifesciences from 2001 to 2004.

Margaret's work journey started as a Judicial Extern for Hon. Joyce L. Kennard at the Supreme Court of California in 1996. Margaret also worked as an Investment Banking Associate at Banc of America Investments from 1989 to 1992. Their professional career began at IBM, where they served as a Marketing Associate from 1985 to 1989.

Overall, Margaret Thum has a strong legal background with expertise in corporate and securities law, litigation, and various other areas.

Margaret Thum holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from Southern Methodist University. Margaret also pursued a Master in Business Administration (MBA) with a specialization in Finance from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Additionally, Margaret obtained a Juris Doctor (JD) degree in Law from the University of California, College of the Law, San Francisco (formerly UC Hastings).