Our Team
Ruli brings together top talent from legal operations, engineering, design, and machine learning. Our team has a proven track record of shipping innovative products and technologies at leading companies like Meta, Google, Airbnb, LinkedIn, Amazon, and top law firms like Allen & Overy.
Bryan Lee
Cofounder & CEO
Pivotal roles in product, partnerships, and trust & safety in early Google Home, Google Ads Brand Safety, and Meta Augmented Reality. Computer Engineer and former lawyer at Allen & Overy, and GE.
Xi Sun
Cofounder & CTO
10 years experience in security product, growth, distributed systems and machine learning infrastructure with 2 patents. Formerly at Meta Reality Labs, Airbnb, LinkedIn, and Amazon.
John Lee
General Counsel and Head of Strategy
John has over 18 years of legal experience, most recently as the General Counsel at a high-growth startup. Prior to that, John was on the legal team at CapitalG (formerly known as Google Capital), as well as being a partner and associate at a number of prominent law firms.
Rouge Yusuf
Head of GTM
A global career spanning organizations like Meta, BBC, and Hilton, Rouge brings deep expertise in organizational leadership and strategic operations. As Chief of Staff, she drives key initiatives and optimizes operations, leveraging her background in strategic partnerships, marketing, and AI-driven strategies to position Ruli at the forefront of legal tech.
Adam Friedman
Head of Customer Partnerships
Adam has over 11 years experience in legal technology and is passionate about delivering value to his customers. After graduating from UC Hastings in 2011, Adam began his career as a litigator, but transitioned to business development when he realized the potential of applying technology to the law.
Jay Park
Founding Product Designer
Jay studied Cognitive Science and Human-Computer Interaction at the University of California, Berkeley. With expertise in UX and Interaction Design, he creates thoughtful, intuitive experiences that allow users to engage with digital products seamlessly and enjoyably.
Jaemin Lee
Founding Account Executive
Over 6 years of experience in AI, automation, and legal management software, Jaemin serves as Ruli's Founding Account Executive. He specializes in building lasting relationships with corporate legal teams and law firms, combining technical understanding of AI-powered legal solutions with a client-focused approach that prioritizes delivering meaningful value.
Assil
Founding Engineer
Assil brings deep expertise in AI systems, RAG architectures, and agentic workflows. He has built production-grade ML systems for Fortune 500 clients and conducted research at Harvard Medical School. He holds an MSc in Computer Science with an AI & Data Science specialization from EPITA.
Jenna Sasaki
Marketing Associate
Jenna studied Business Administration (Marketing) at the University of California, Riverside. She leverages her background in product marketing to elevate Ruli’s go-to-market initiatives and bridges the gap between product innovation and market success.
Donna Scaffidi
Head of Legal Innovation
Donna works at the intersection of product, AI, and law, leading the design and scaling of AI-native legal intelligence systems that embed judgment, context, and trust directly into legal workflows. She brings experience from BigLaw and in-house roles at public companies, where she saw firsthand the need for legal systems built for real-world decision-making at scale.
Our Advisors
Guided by Industry Veterans.
Claire Hart
Chief Legal Officer
Groq AI
Known for her leadership at some of the world’s most innovative tech companies, Claire brings a wealth of experience in navigating complex legal challenges. She previously served as CLO at Blizzard Entertainment, General Counsel at Genies, and spent over a decade at Google Legal. Her strategic guidance at the intersection of law and innovation makes her a vital contributor to our advisory board.
Danielle Simmons
Managing Partner
Kelly & Simmons LLP
Bringing a deep understanding of corporate law and startup dynamics, Danielle advises clients across all stages of growth. Danielle started her career at Skadden in the practice areas of M&A, corporate counsel, and finance. Prior to law, she conducted behavioral neuroscience research at the National Institutes of Health. She holds a JD from Harvard Law School. Outside of law, Danielle has a passion for non-profit work, including fundraising and non-profit management.
Markus Hartman
Chief Legal Officer
DragonGC
Former General Counsel at Mister Car Wash, Markus has led legal teams across global Fortune 500 companies including Stryker, Mercedes-Benz, and Reckitt Benckiser. He’s widely recognized for pioneering legal tech adoption, operational transformation, and AI implementation. He has three-decade military service as a Marine Corps Colonel bringing exceptional discipline and leadership to the table. He holds a JD from Harvard Law School, and MBA from LeMoyne College.
Michele C. Lee
General Counsel in Residence
Wilson Sonsini
Michele C. Lee is a leading legal and policy strategist guiding tech companies through the complex regulatory landscapes of AI, privacy, and digital safety. Her expertise is built on a foundation of senior leadership roles at the world's most influential platforms. She is currently a General Counsel in Residence at Wilson Sonsini and previously served as General Counsel at Pinterest and led global litigation and regulatory matters at Twitter.