Alex Shvartsman
About Alex Shvartsman
Alex Shvartsman serves as the General Counsel at Pelago, having previously held various legal positions at Castlight Health from 2014 to 2022. He specializes in healthcare and software transactions, with a strong emphasis on data privacy and board governance.
Work at Pelago
Alex Shvartsman currently serves as General Counsel at Pelago, formerly known as Quit Genius, since 2023. His role involves providing legal guidance and support to the organization, focusing on compliance and regulatory matters within the healthcare sector. He operates remotely from Los Angeles, California, and brings extensive experience in legal strategy and governance to the position.
Previous Experience at Castlight Health
Shvartsman has a significant history with Castlight Health, where he held multiple legal roles over a span of several years. He began as Assistant General Counsel from 2014 to 2017, then progressed to Associate General Counsel from 2017 to 2019, and later served as Deputy General Counsel for a brief period in 2019. His final position at Castlight was General Counsel from 2019 to 2022. Throughout his tenure, he contributed to legal strategy and governance in the healthcare and software industries.
Education and Expertise
Alex Shvartsman earned his Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the University of California, Davis - School of Law, where he studied from 2003 to 2006. Prior to that, he obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Political Science and Slavic Languages and Literature from Stanford University, studying from 1998 to 2002. His educational background supports his specialization in complex healthcare and software transactions, particularly in data privacy and security.
Background in Legal Practice
Before his roles at Castlight Health, Shvartsman worked at Morrison & Foerster as an Associate from 2006 to 2011, and as a Summer Associate in 2005. He also served as Associate Counsel at Korn Ferry from 2011 to 2013. Additionally, he began his career in education as a Teacher of American Literature at Shalhevet High School from 2002 to 2003. This diverse background provides him with a well-rounded perspective in legal matters.
Leadership and Governance Focus
In his role as General Counsel, Alex Shvartsman emphasizes board governance and leads legal teams to provide strategic legal advice. His experience in the healthcare and software industries equips him to handle complex legal challenges and ensure compliance with relevant regulations. His leadership style is informed by his extensive background in legal practice and governance.