Eljay Higley, Esq.
About Eljay Higley, Esq.
Eljay Higley, Esq. is a Legal Operations Analyst at LiveRamp in San Francisco, California, where he has worked since 2020. He has a diverse background in legal support and education, including roles at various institutions and law firms, and holds a Juris Doctor from Whittier Law School.
Work at LiveRamp
Eljay Higley has been employed as a Legal Operations Analyst at LiveRamp since 2020. In this role, he develops and maintains a legal operations ticketing system using Smartsheets to streamline request intake processes. He serves as the primary site manager for the Legal Knowledge Base and leads its migration and implementation. Higley oversees the Non-Disclosure Agreement workflow, managing the NDA Playbook. He acts as the primary point of contact for litigation operations and technology, handling various processes including bankruptcy, creditor claims, service of process, legal holds, and document review. Additionally, he manages an offshore team consisting of two lawyers and one paralegal, focusing on quality assurance analysis.
Education and Expertise
Eljay Higley holds a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Design from the University of Colorado Boulder, which he completed from 2006 to 2009. He also studied Graphic Design at the Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design for one year. Higley earned his Juris Doctor from Whittier Law School, where he focused on Criminal Law, completing his studies from 2014 to 2017. His educational background provides a foundation for his expertise in legal operations and contract management.
Background
Before joining LiveRamp, Eljay Higley gained diverse experience in various legal and operational roles. He worked as a Certified Law Clerk at the Orange County Public Defender for three months in 2017. Prior to that, he served as a Legal Assistant at Crowdstaffing, placed at Google - YouTube, from 2018 to 2020. His earlier experience includes positions as a Teacher's Assistant and Student Assistant at the University of Colorado Boulder, as well as roles in customer service at King Soopers and Target.
Achievements
At LiveRamp, Eljay Higley has led significant projects, including the implementation of Ironclad CLM, where he oversaw the migration of legacy contracts and the design, build, and maintenance of workflows. He plays a crucial role in contract review during mergers and acquisitions due diligence sessions. Additionally, he provides primary support for international legal operations, specifically for the APAC and EU legal teams, contributing to the efficiency and effectiveness of legal processes within the organization.