Chrysty Esperanza

Chrysty Esperanza is the Chief Legal Officer at Block, Inc., where she leads global legal, regulatory, and public policy teams. She is a trusted advisor to senior leadership and the Board of Directors, guiding strategic corporate and business decisions while managing risk across a broad spectrum of legal and regulatory challenges. Before her current role, Chrysty held several key leadership positions within Block, Inc., where she built and scaled a globally distributed team. Her career is marked by a deep commitment to innovation, customer-focus, and excellence in strategy and operations, from developing decision-making frameworks to optimizing operating models during transformational business phases. Chrysty is recognized for her creative problem-solving skills and leadership in navigating complex, high impact matters.

Prior to Block, she held positions at Electronic Arts Inc., served as a Deputy Attorney General at the California Department of Justice, and also as an associate at Farella, Braun and Martel. Chrysty holds a BA from UCLA and JD from UC Law SF (formerly Hastings College of the Law). Based in San Francisco, she is actively involved in community service, contributing to local non-profit organizations and serving on the boards of various civic initiatives, including the San Francisco Public Library.