Chad J. Doellinger is an accomplished legal professional currently serving as the Executive Vice President and General Counsel at CBRE, a leading real estate services and investment firm. Based in Dallas, Texas, Chad has been in this role since August 2023. His responsibilities include overseeing legal operations, providing counsel, and serving as the Corporate Secretary.
EDUCATION
Chad J. Doellinger obtained his JD from Yale Law School in 2001 and holds a B.S., B.A. in Philosophy and Political Science from the University of Iowa, where he graduated in 1998. He completed his early education at Newton Senior High School.
CAREER
Chad’s journey in the legal and corporate landscape has been marked by a series of significant roles. Before joining CBRE, he held the position of Chief Transformation Officer at the same company from May 2023 to August 2023, contributing to strategic initiatives and organizational advancements. Prior to that, he served as Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel, taking on various responsibilities related to global litigation, intellectual property, eDiscovery, and legal operations.
His extensive legal career includes a role as a Lecturer in Law at the University of Chicago Law School, where he has been teaching Advanced Trademarks and Unfair Competition since 2003. Chad is recognized for his expertise in complex litigation, with a focus on commercial litigation, class action defense, antitrust, securities, employment, and intellectual property.
Chad’s professional journey also includes roles as a Partner at Greenberg Traurig, LLP, and later at Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP, where he focused on complex legal engagements. He spent four years at Walmart as Senior Associate General Counsel, leading the Commercial & Class Action Litigation Team.
Known for his proactive approach and commitment to excellence, Chad is described as a creative thinker with a positive attitude. He is recognized as an inspiring and intuitive leader who brings a wealth of experience to his roles. Additionally, Chad is an influential figure in the legal and academic communities, having made significant contributions as a lecturer and litigator throughout his career.
