Hi, I'm Rachael Vaughn Ray - Director, Product Legal @ Roblox | exGOOG, exMSFT
I partner with technologists to bring novel products like AR/VR and generative AI to life, navigating complex legal landscapes. My passion lies in solving intricate legal challenges for groundbreaking innovations, fostering legal clarity for the next wave of tech.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Began career as a registered patent attorney focusing on IP strategy and prosecution.
Currently leads product legal strategy for metaverse AR/VR devices and generative AI models at Roblox.
Can help others by providing guidance on navigating privacy regulations for new product launches.
🚀 Career trajectory
Foundation in IP Law
Started career as a registered patent attorney, building a strong foundation in intellectual property counseling and prosecution.
✦ Patent Attorney
✦ IP Counseling
In-House Tech Legal Leadership
Transitioned to in-house roles at Microsoft and Google, specializing in product legal counsel, privacy, and M&A, supporting diverse tech innovations.
✦ Product Counsel
✦ Privacy
✦ M&A
✦ Microsoft
Driving Product Legal at Roblox
Currently leading product legal initiatives at Roblox, focusing on developing legal functions and navigating online safety regulations for rapid product evolution.
✦ Director, Product Legal
✦ Roblox
✦ Online Safety
💪🏻 Superpowers
Pioneering Product Legal Strategist
Guiding first-of-kind product launches through complex legal risks.
✦ Led legal strategy for metaverse AR/VR devices and 3D generative AI models.
✦ Managed legal aspects of digital health, AI search, and digital wallet products.
✦ Navigated intricate privacy and data protection challenges for new technologies.
Privacy and Data Protection Authority
Deep expertise in privacy controls, policies, and risk calibration.
✦ Served as Privacy POC for Google's Payments Legal team, aligning 20+ counsel.
✦ Counseled engineering teams on privacy-by-design for diverse product areas.
✦ Ensured alignment on risk calibration and counseling for payments and identity products.
Intellectual Property & Copyright Advocate
Strong background in IP, with unique experience in copyright and transformative works.
✦ Began career as a registered patent attorney focusing on IP strategy.
✦ Advocated for fan interests in copyright law with the Organization for Transformative Works.
✦ Provided IP counseling, patent prosecution, and portfolio management.
I'm excited about
✦ Discovering innovative legal tech solutions to enhance product development.
✦ Connecting with legal professionals pioneering new areas of tech law.
✦ Exploring opportunities to mentor emerging talent in product legal fields.
I can help with
✦ Provide guidance on navigating privacy regulations for new product launches.
✦ Share strategies for building and scaling product legal teams.
✦ Offer insights into managing complex IP portfolios for innovative technologies.
I would love your help on
✦ Identifying emerging trends in AI and data governance law.
✦ Connecting with thought leaders in the future of digital identity and Web3 legal frameworks.
✦ Finding collaborators for projects focused on responsible technology development.