Within a global, billion-dollar technology organization, I have built and scaled core legal infrastructure from the ground up. I established and grew a high-performing legal function, developed and led a comprehensive privacy program, and chaired the company’s Privacy and Security Council. I also created and lead an enterprise-wide AI Committee and governance framework, advising executive leadership on responsible AI development, deployment, and risk management.

Drawing on my background in litigation, I oversee global litigation strategy with a focus on early risk assessment, disciplined case management, and thoughtful resolution. Through strategic use of in-house expertise, outside counsel optimization, and proactive dispute management, I have helped organizations avoid unnecessary escalation and save millions of dollars in external legal spend—while protecting business objectives and reputation.

As a subject-matter expert, I partner closely with product, engineering, and business leaders throughout the product lifecycle—shaping strategy, assessing risk, and enabling innovation at scale. Legal is positioned not as a downstream checkpoint, but as an embedded, strategic partner.

I established and lead an enterprise-wide AI Committee and governance framework within a global technology organization, advising executive leadership on responsible AI development, deployment, and risk management. This work embeds legal, ethical, and operational oversight into innovation—ensuring AI is governed with clarity, accountability, and purpose from the outset.

I am a strong believer in the potential of artificial intelligence to enhance how organizations operate and innovate. At the same time, I believe that the most effective and responsible AI programs are grounded first in human judgment, ethical reasoning, and institutional accountability. Technology should augment human skill—not replace it.

My approach to AI governance emphasizes clarity of purpose, human oversight, and decision-making frameworks that preserve responsibility at every level. In my work, AI is treated not as a shortcut, but as a tool—one that is most powerful when paired with well-trained teams, clear values, and thoughtful leadership.

I enjoy contributing to conversations shaping the future of legal leadership and responsible technology. Through speaking engagements, publications, podcasts, panels, and executive forums, I focus on practical, operating-level frameworks for AI governance, privacy-by-design, and the evolving role of legal as a strategic business partner. My thought leadership is grounded in lived experience—litigation, company-building, and executive leadership—not theory.

I lead and manage teams of legal professionals across disciplines and geographies, and I am deeply committed to growing and mentoring the next generation of legal leaders. I believe the future of law and technology will be shaped not only by frameworks and governance, but by thoughtful, well-supported humans—and I invest intentionally in developing judgment, curiosity, and ethical leadership within my teams.

Beyond my professional work, I am deeply invested in community leadership. I founded the Oregon chapter of the South Asian Bar Association and served as its President for four years, and I sit on advisory boards for legal-technology startups. I continue to seek opportunities where I can help build, solve, and empower.

I have built and led comprehensive, enterprise-wide privacy programs for global technology organizations—embedding privacy into product development, business operations, and governance rather than treating it as a downstream compliance function.

I have chaired cross-functional Privacy and Security Councils, partnered closely with product, engineering, security, and business leaders, and advised executive teams on evolving regulatory requirements, risk posture, and strategic decision-making. My work spans privacy-by-design implementation, global compliance program development, incident response readiness, and ongoing risk assessment across jurisdictions.

I view privacy as both a legal obligation and a business differentiator. When privacy is approached with clarity and discipline, it strengthens customer trust, accelerates product adoption, and supports sustainable growth. My focus is on building privacy programs that are durable, practical, and aligned with how organizations actually operate.

I gladly oversee global litigation strategy with a focus on pre-litigation risk assessment, federal litigation settlement negotiations, mediations, disciplined case management, and thoughtful resolution.

Drawing on my background as a trial attorney, I manage outside counsel with clarity and rigor, aligning legal strategy with business objectives while controlling cost and exposure.

I serve as a trusted subject-matter expert to product and engineering teams, advising across the product lifecycle to align innovation with legal, privacy, and regulatory considerations.

By embedding legal early, I help shape products that scale responsibly, without slowing velocity or creativity.

I work closely with engineering, product, marketing, GTM and data teams to align product development among stakeholders, while minimizing risk and liability exposure.

I have deep experience serving as Corporate Secretary to the Board of Directors, acting as a principal advisor on governance, fiduciary obligations, and enterprise risk. I regularly present to the Board and its sub-committees, including risk and audit, on legal health, regulatory exposure, and emerging issues, supporting informed oversight and disciplined decision-making at the highest level of the organization.

I serve on several advisory boards for technology companies, providing strategic guidance on AI adoption and governance, product development, governance, privacy, and go-to-market considerations.

I work closely with founders, board of directors, and executive teams to help scale responsibly while aligning innovation with regulatory and enterprise realities.