Our Team: Casey Allen
Overview
As a technology transactions attorney, Casey Allen brings a practical, in-house perspective to every agreement she negotiates, shaped by her experience managing a high-volume commercial portfolio prior to joining West Hill. As in-house counsel, she negotiated more than $100 million in annual contract value, developing a keen understanding of business priorities and operational realities that she now brings to every client engagement. Her ability to navigate legal, commercial, operational, and strategic considerations makes her a trusted legal advisor and valued business partner.
Casey counsels startups, emerging companies, and established businesses on a wide range of commercial and corporate matters that support growth, innovation and long-term success. She specializes in software, data, intellectual property and artificial intelligence-related transactions, including strategic partnership agreements, master service agreements, data processing agreements, SaaS terms of service, and IP licensing agreements. She is known for translating complex legal and technical concepts into practical business-focused guidance that leaders can understand and act on with confidence.
In addition, Casey advises clients on IP protection, data privacy and security compliance, and employment matters. She also helps clients navigate Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations affecting advertising, communications and technology. For companies preparing a financing event, strategic transaction, or exit, Casey provides due diligence and transactional support in collaboration with the West Hill team.
Past Experience
Prior to joining West Hill Technology Counsel, Casey served as Legal Counsel at BJ’s Wholesale Club, where her work supported enterprise-wide initiatives across technology, eCommerce, marketing, human resources, staffing, procurement, and business operations. In addition to commercial contracting, Casey advised on intellectual property issues, data privacy and security matters, technology implementation, vendor risk management, and the use of generative AI tools.
Education
Casey received her J.D. from Boston College Law School, where she served on the Board of Student Advisors, co-chaired the ABA Negotiation Competition, and was a member of the Business Law Society. She earned her B.S. in Business Administration, with concentrations in Finance and Management, from the University of South Carolina, graduating magna cum laude.
During law school, Casey held in-house positions at Daxko, a technology company serving the fitness and wellness industry, and NETSCOUT Systems, a network observability and cybersecurity technology company. Through Boston College Law School’s Community Enterprise Transactional Clinic, she advised entrepreneurs and emerging businesses on corporate formation and structuring, represented clients in trademark matters before the United States Patent and Trademark Office and the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, and guided nonprofit clients in 501(c)(3) registration and ongoing compliance.
Professional Recognition and Certifications
Casey Allen is In-House Counsel Certified (ICC) by the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) and earned a Mini MBA for In-House Counsel from Boston University’s Questrom School of Business in 2025.
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Email: callen@westhill.law
Direct Dial: 978.392.7569
