Gregory J. Wrenn
Paradigm Counsel LLP • Seattle, WA
Contracts & AgreementsGeneral PracticePersonal Injury
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Contact
Email
greg@pragmaticalaw.com
Phone
(206) 962-3660
Address
Seattle, WA, US
Professional
About
**Gregory J. Wrenn, General Counsel at Paradigm Counsel LLP** Based in Seattle, WA, Gregory J. Wrenn is a seasoned attorney with over 25 years of extensive legal experience, specializing in general practice. With a distinguished career that spans two decades in-house and a wealth of expertise in the software and Internet services sectors, Greg has earned a reputation as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to business executives. Greg's legal philosophy is akin to that of a Sherpa—offering specialized knowledge and skill to guide teams toward achieving their business objectives. His empathetic approach, combined with a creative and practical mindset, allows him to deliver efficient and effective legal solutions tailored to the unique challenges faced by his clients. Born and raised in Washington State, Greg began his legal journey at Perkins Coie in Seattle as an associate in the Trade Regulation and Intellectual Property group. In 1995, he transitioned to in-house counsel at Adobe Systems following its acquisition of Aldus, where he honed his skills in navigating complex legal landscapes. His career subsequently took him to California, where he served as Deputy General Counsel, International at Yahoo!, overseeing critical international legal matters during a period of rapid growth. Greg's expertise further expanded during his tenure as General Counsel at Openwave Systems, a leader in mobile Internet communications, and later at Borland Software, where he led legal operations until its acquisition by MicroFocus. Most recently, he served as General Counsel for a prominent developer of SaaS systems, providing vital technical support solutions for major national brands. At Paradigm Counsel LLP, Greg continues to leverage his extensive experience to assist clients in navigating the intricacies of their legal needs, ensuring they remain compliant and empowered to achieve their goals in an increasingly complex business environment.
Credentials
Education
1990 University of California, Berkeley JD 1983 University of Washington BA
Languages
English
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
1989 National First Prize Nathan Burkan Competition, ASCAP
Publications
2002 Stanford Journal of International Law Cyberspace is Real, National Borders Are Fiction: The Protection of Expressive Rights Online through Recognition of National Borders in Cyberspace 1989 Berkeley Technology Law Journal Federal Intellectual Property Protection for Computer Software Audiovisual Look and Feel: The Lanham, Copyright, and Patent Acts
Associations
2015 - Present King County Bar Foundation
Speaking
1999 WIPO Geneva Workshop on Service Provider Liability Copyright Notice and Takedown 1997 Testimony before Congress: Copyright Piracy, and H.R. 2265, the No Electronic Theft (NET) Act Copyright and the Internet
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Updated: May 26, 2026