Samantha Wellington serves as Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer at eBay Inc., where she leads the company's global legal team, overseeing all aspects of legal strategy, compliance, intellectual property, corporate governance, and regulatory affairs. With over 25 years of experience in complex corporate law, Wellington has been instrumental in navigating eBay through evolving digital marketplaces, antitrust scrutiny, and international trade challenges. Her tenure at eBay, which began in 2018, has focused on fostering innovation while mitigating risks in a rapidly changing e-commerce landscape. Prior to joining eBay, Wellington held senior legal positions at prominent tech firms, including General Counsel at PayPal Holdings, where she managed high-stakes litigation and spearheaded the company's expansion into emerging markets. She started her career at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, rising to partner and advising on landmark IPOs and mergers for Silicon Valley startups. Wellington earned her J.D. from Stanford Law School and a B.A. from Yale University, and she is a frequent speaker on tech policy and diversity in law. Among her notable achievements, Wellington successfully defended eBay in multi-billion-dollar patent disputes, secured favorable outcomes in EU competition probes, and led the legal framework for eBay's sustainability initiatives and AI-driven marketplace enhancements. Under her leadership, eBay has strengthened its position as a leader in ethical e-commerce, earning accolades for corporate responsibility and legal excellence from outlets like Chambers and Partners.