Charlie Bingham Jr., Esq. is a multifaceted individual whose life story is as diverse and impactful as his career. Charlie is not only an accomplished attorney but also an author, self-taught investor, actor, director, executive producer, recording artist, and publisher. His career journey is defined by his desire to give back, his dedication to diversity and inclusion, and his unwavering faith in God’s purpose for his life.

Charlie’s academic achievements reflect his relentless pursuit of knowledge and growth. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Jackson State University, followed by a Master of Arts in Teaching from Morgan State University, and later graduated from Howard University School of Law in 2008. From there, Charlie built a remarkable legal career that blends deep expertise in intellectual property, government contracting, compliance, data security and technology law.

Charlie's legal career began at a Washington, D.C. law firm, where he focused on intellectual property and government contracts. He then transitioned to a role at the U.S. Department of the Interior, where he provided counsel on federal procurement processes. Charlie went on to work at Microsoft, where he supported two multi-billion-dollar business units in the corporate and external legal affairs space. After Microsoft, he helped scale both Splunk and CrowdStrike’s Global Partner and Strategic Alliance businesses, and today, Charlie continues to drive success in his role as Associate General Counsel at Horizon3.ai.

Charlie is the founder of the HBCU Tech Law Summit, an initiative that provides exposure and financial support to law students pursuing careers in technology law. He is also deeply involved in mentoring aspiring lawyers and law students, providing guidance on their paths to success. Additionally, he serves as a board member for the Georgia Justice Project, where he continues to advocate for justice reform and equity.