Legal + Product Strategy | AI, Gaming, & IP | Epic Games | Microsoft/Xbox Alum | Disney Alum | Helping Tech Teams Align Innovation, Risk, & Compliance

I’m a legal and product strategist with a passion for helping AI, gaming, and entertainment-tech companies navigate complex challenges—where innovation meets regulation, and creativity meets compliance. With 15+ years across legal, product, and IP strategy, I specialize in bridging the gap between brilliant ideas and responsible execution. ⚙️ My Focus Areas Supporting teams building with AI and generative tools—translating new regulations into actionable product guidance Aligning IP strategy with product vision: patents, licensing, trademarks, and monetization Working cross-functionally to ensure legal, product, engineering, and policy teams move in sync Advising on online marketplace governance and app store policies—across compliance, monetization, and content restrictions Navigating platform governance: app store rules, consumer protection, and content regulation 💼 A Bit About My Background Microsoft/Xbox: Led product strategy and legal counsel across various Gaming products, digital store platforms, and AI initiatives Disney: Worked on high-visibility IP and games within one of the most sophisticated media ecosystems in the world Deep IP roots: Built and managed patent portfolios and supported licensing strategies Technical fluency: USC Computer Science + JD from Pepperdine = I speak law and tech fluently Licensed attorney (CA, WA) + registered with the USPTO Speaker at gaming, and tech law conferences and panels, sharing insights on IP, compliance, platform governance, product counseling, and innovation 🎯 What Drives Me I enjoy solving complex, cross-disciplinary problems—especially where legal frameworks, emerging tech, and creative platforms intersect. I’m particularly drawn to challenges in AI governance, gaming and entertainment innovation, and digital marketplace strategy. If you're building something in these spaces—or tackling novel issues around product, IP, content, or regulation—I’m always open to exchanging ideas.