Marissa Ram Email & Phone Number

California, United States

* Advise early-stage startups and mission-driven companies on formation, strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, hiring, company procedures, executive communications, ethical AI development, and IP protection.* Provide extensive guidance to enhance the integrity, utility, and safety of GenAI content, emphasizing accuracy and bias reduction, resulting in significant contract acquisition and business growth for clients.

San Francisco, California, Us

* Managed team of 50-85 expert contributors providing reinforcement learning from human feedback (RLHF) to improve functionality and performance of cutting-edge large language models and multimodal models for Google, OpenAI, Meta, and other GenAI industry leaders before public debut.* Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to maximize productivity, streamline processes, and implement rigorous compliance standards to optimize KPIs and enhance the end-user experience for clients.

New York, Us

* Represented and advised clients from 70+ countries on complex domestic and international immigration matters in collaboration with cross-functional partners. Managed corporate teams. Prepped clients for media interviews.* Represented named plaintiffs in Supreme Court cases. Advised on class-action lawsuits, policy initiatives, public-private partnerships, and compliance. Liaised with government departments, external partners, and stakeholders. * Provided strategic counsel and crisis management to executive leadership. Developed and led legal trainings.

* Provided emergency pro bono counsel for detained travelers affected by President Trump’s "Muslim travel ban" (Executive Order 13769), which banned travel from seven predominantly Muslim countries. * Gave on-camera interviews and comments to reporters, including Mic and Gothamist. (Links to articles below).

Berlin , Berlin , De

* Evaluated asylum seekers in emergency shelters for selected case representation during the height of Germany’s 2015-2016 refugee crisis.

* Hosted and produced interview series, “Refugee RealTalk,” featuring in-depth conversations with refugees and entrepreneurs, highlighting social impact startups.

New York, New York , Us

* Continued nationally recognized fellowship by driving, expanding, and scaling new program areas at a second host organization. Conducted 20+ legal trainings on immigration and labor rights for minors and adults.* Launched public-private partnerships and advised on systemic policy reforms in collaboration with various partner organizations. Authored“David Felix: jailed by an unjust system, failed by city services, killed by police” for The Guardian. (Link to selected media below).* Represented clients in immigration, employment, and other civil matters before state and federal courts and agencies. Obtained settlements from major transportation companies.

New York, Ny, Us

* Awarded nationally recognized fellowship. Drove, expanded, and scaled new program areas. * Trained 500+ stakeholders on labor and immigration issues for youth.* Advised 400+ clients. Successfully negotiated settlements and obtained federal remedies. * Testified frequently before NYC Council. Served as an expert panelist for the federal government (United States Department of Health and Human Services and the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention).

Berkeley , California, Us

* Launched one of the first anti-trafficking clinical programs in the United States (which is still operating to this day).* Trained and managed law students in providing legal services in partnership with the Alameda County Offices of District Attorney and Public Defender, and community organizations.

New York, Us

* Assisted with impact litigation research and policy analysis to combat anti-immigration legislation and constitutional abuses.

New York, New York, Us

* Drafted policy reports on discriminatory policing and government surveillance of minority communities.* Formulated policy solutions to protect rights to privacy, free speech, and government transparency.

Sydney, Au

* Represented detained and incarcerated immigrants at Villawood Detention Centre and Silverwater Correctional Complex.* Lobbied members of Australian Parliament regarding human rights abuses, due process violations, and proposed legislation.

New York, Ny, Us

* Assisted Partner in managing trademark portfolios for global clients, including Nike, Kroger, Capcom, Ventura Foods, and Arysta LifeScience.* Collaborated with foreign counsel and vendors in 150+ jurisdictions worldwide.

Doctor Of Law - Jd, Law

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Political Science; Minor In Middle Eastern Studies

Foreign Exchange Program, International Relations