Hi, I'm John Lee - Legal + Strategy | Ex-Alphabet | Ex-BigLaw/Law Firm Partner
I thrive on bridging complex legal challenges with innovative business strategies, particularly within fast-paced tech environments. My passion lies in shaping robust legal frameworks that empower growth and drive impactful leadership, especially in venture capital and AI.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Interned at Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP and Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, gaining experience in international law and litigation.
Currently serving as General Counsel and Head of Strategy at Ruli, focusing on legal and strategic leadership for technology firms.
Can help others by offering strategic legal guidance for tech ventures and advising on complex corporate governance.
🚀 Career trajectory
Foundation in BigLaw
Gained extensive experience in complex legal matters as a law firm partner.
✦ BigLaw
✦ Partner
Investment Advisory
Provided senior legal counsel for technology investments at CapitalG.
✦ CapitalG
✦ Senior Counsel
✦ Venture Capital
In-House General Counsel
Led legal functions as General Counsel for technology firms.
✦ General Counsel
✦ TechGC
✦ Ivo
Strategic Leadership
Stepping into a General Counsel and Head of Strategy role.
✦ Ruli
✦ General Counsel
✦ Strategy
💪🏻 Superpowers
Strategic Legal Architect
Designing legal frameworks to enable business growth.
✦ Crafted legal strategies for high-growth technology investments.
✦ Managed corporate governance for dynamic organizations.
✦ Navigated complex cross-border and M&A transactions.
Growth-Stage Counsel
Guiding companies through critical growth phases.
✦ Served as General Counsel for technology companies.
✦ Advised on joint ventures and competition law matters.
✦ Provided critical legal advice during due diligence processes.
BigLaw Partner to In-House Leader
Leveraging extensive law firm expertise in corporate settings.
✦ Transitioned from BigLaw partner to senior in-house legal roles.
✦ Secured expertise in intellectual property and arbitration.
✦ Applied deep knowledge of litigation and international law.
I'm excited about
✦ Exploring strategic partnerships to drive innovation.
✦ Connecting with leaders in emerging technology sectors.
✦ Discovering opportunities for impactful legal and strategic leadership.
I can help with
✦ Offering strategic legal guidance for tech ventures.
✦ Sharing insights on navigating complex corporate governance.
✦ Advising on cross-border transactions and M&A.
I would love your help on
✦ Identifying potential co-founders for new ventures.
✦ Connecting with investors interested in early-stage tech.
✦ Finding communities focused on legal innovation in AI.