E025 | Bridging Traditional with Innovations | Mark Chavez | Ivory GC
Description
In this episode of Ivory GC, Mark Chavez, General Counsel at Applied Digital Corporation, shares his diverse journey from energy law to the cutting edge of AI and cryptocurrency infrastructure. Starting with environmental law and motor sports at ExxonMobil, Mark transitioned through World Fuel Services and private equity before landing at Applied Digital, where he's building a legal team to support the company's ambitious growth in data centers. Mark reflects on the importance of process and risk management, lessons learned from his military service, and the unique challenges of navigating the fast-paced tech industry compared to the decades-long projects in energy. From setting up contract management systems to managing global teams and providing strategic advice, Mark shows what legal leadership looks like when you’re bridging traditional industries with the innovations of tomorrow.
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- The Ivory GC team
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