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What are icons, geniuses and mavericks? | Lee Cheng | TEDxChapmanU

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Channel: TEDx Talks · 2014 · Nonprofits & Activism

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This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. Lee Cheng might be considered an icon of truth, justice, and the American way.  When Newegg Inc. was threatened with patent infringement lawsuits, Lee fought back and since then has been leading the charge in the courts and for legislative reform at the federal level.  He discusses the different characteristics of being an icon, genius, and maverick and demonstrates that these kind of influential individuals are all around us in our everyday lives.

Lee Cheng is the chief legal officer, senior vice president of corporate development, and corporate secretary at Newegg Inc., a $2.8 billion internet retailer that is the largest privately held e-commerce company in North America.  He oversees or has run Newegg's Legal, Corporate Development, Compliance, Ethics, Human Resources, Government Relations and Risk Management functions, and created the Newegg Foundation to facilitate and encourage community and philanthropic activity at Newegg.

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