Ruchika A.
About Ruchika A.
Ruchika A. serves as AGC & Director, Head of Commercial, Partnerships & GTM, IP, Open Source at Scale AI and has a strong background in law and technology. She has contributed to significant legal cases in Silicon Valley and has published various articles on tech law and privacy issues.
Work at ScaleAI
Ruchika A. serves as the Assistant General Counsel (AGC) and Director, Head of Commercial, Partnerships, Go-To-Market (GTM), Intellectual Property (IP), and Open Source at Scale AI. She has been in this role since 2023, contributing to the company’s strategic initiatives in the San Francisco Bay Area. Her responsibilities include overseeing commercial partnerships and managing legal aspects related to open source and intellectual property.
Education and Expertise
Ruchika A. holds a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the University of Virginia School of Law. She also earned a Master’s Degree in Computer Science from Stanford University and a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Computer Science and Philosophy from Rutgers University–New Brunswick, graduating summa cum laude. Her educational background equips her with a strong foundation in both law and technology, enabling her to address complex legal issues in the tech industry.
Background
Ruchika A. has a diverse professional background that includes significant legal roles in various organizations. She worked as a Judicial Law Clerk for the U.S. District Courts and held positions at Morrison & Foerster LLP, Oracle, and Palo Alto Networks. Additionally, she has experience in academia, having created and taught a tech law course at Stanford University’s Computer Science Department.
Achievements
Ruchika A. has made notable contributions to the field of technology law. She has presented on privacy and security issues at the Grace Hopper Conference and co-authored textbook content with Larry Lessig. Her name is recognized in the Stanford University Computer Science Department building for her contributions. She has published articles in various legal and technology journals, including Law360 and CACM, and has been involved in high-profile Silicon Valley court cases.
Current Involvement and Initiatives
Ruchika A. is an active member of TechGC since 2022 and serves on the Advisory Board of the Verified Voting Foundation since 2021. She is involved in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs and initiatives, demonstrating her commitment to fostering inclusive practices within the tech and legal communities.