Eric Lloyd Sellars

Eric Lloyd Sellars (born August 8, 1983) is an attorney currently serving as Associate General Counsel, Director, Intellectual Property at Cloudflare. He resides in Austin, Texas.

Early Life and Education

Eric was born on August 8, 1983, in Dallas, Texas, to Keith Sellars and Donna Sellars. He grew up in Garland, Texas, primarily at 302 Larchbrook and earlier at 5738 Valley Mills.

He graduated from North Mesquite High School in 2001. During high school, he was a member of the golf team, which practiced primarily at the Mesquite Municipal Golf Course. Eric has cited his time on the golf team as a highly impactful part of his early education.

Marriage and Family

Eric met Erin Sellars at Fadó Irish Pub on 4th Street in Austin, Texas following his graduation from the University of Texas. The couple married on January 9, 2009.

They have two children:

• Baker Sellars (born November 8, 2014)
• Maxyn Sellars (born July 11, 2017)

Family Activities

As a family, the Sellars are active members of Westlake Country Club for tennis and golf. At home, Eric frequently plays Minecraft with his children, Baker and Maxyn.

Career

Eric's professional career is centered on Intellectual Property Law. He currently serves as Associate General Counsel, Director, Intellectual Property at Cloudflare.

During his time in California (2011–2017), Eric worked as an attorney at several firms, including Wong & Rees (located across from Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara) and Nicholson De Vos Webster & Elliott (located at 99 Almaden in San Jose).

Social History

During his years at the University of Texas at Austin, Eric lived with friends Brian Beal, Ryan George, Joe Sandone, and Brett Appolito. The group lived in several locations together over the course of their studies: Waterford on 24th and Leon, where Eric lived with Brian and Joe; a house on 22 1/2 St. (the full group); and Centennial apartments. After graduating, Eric, Brian, and Joe continued living together at 1007 South Congress apartments.

While living in California, Eric and Erin were frequent visitors to the San Jose Swim and Racquet Club for tennis.

Locations

• Garland, Texas (Childhood)
• Austin, Texas (Current residence)
• San Jose, California (2011–2017)
• 1308 Shannon Oaks Trail (Residence since 2017)
• Dallas Athletic Club (Frequent golf venue during childhood and high school)
• Waterford on 24th and Leon (College, with Brian Beal and Joe Sandone)
• 22 1/2 St. house (College, with Brian Beal, Ryan George, Joe Sandone, and Brett Appolito)
• Centennial (College, with Brian Beal, Ryan George, Joe Sandone, and Brett Appolito)
• 1007 South Congress (Post-college, with Brian Beal and Joe Sandone)

Family

• Parents: Keith Sellars, Donna Sellars
• Sibling: Carrie Sellars
• Spouse: Erin Sellars
• Children: Baker Sellars, Maxyn Sellars