With over 15 years of experience, Ryan Riegg is a highly skilled attorney and trusted advisor specializing in technology transactions, cross-border deals, and corporate law. A leader in his field, Ryan guides tech companies, startups, and multinationals through complex legal landscapes, including data privacy (GDPR, CCPA, privacy-by-design), intellectual property, M&A, and international transactions with care and empathy.

Ryan began his legal career in a refugee camp, where he founded a startup that reversed a U.S. Customs legal precedent. This experience, combined with his childhood as the son of a US diplomat, ignited his passion for international business, law, and social impact, paving the way for a career that spans engagements in over 70 countries. As a result, Ryan’s extensive global experience allows him to offer strategic counsel on transnational transactions, international corporate structuring, foreign company formation, and cross-border corporate governance.

Ryan’s expertise encompasses a variety of tech transactions, including complex IP issues, startup financing, mobile and app development, games, SaaS, IoT, and other emerging technologies. Ryan brings a forward-thinking approach, helping clients navigate the fast-evolving tech and legal landscapes with creativity and insight.

As an Innovation Fellow at Columbia Business School, Ryan is committed to advancing legal education and mentoring the next generation of entrepreneurs. He has taught and spoken widely at institutions like Duke, Hult International Business School, Park University, and startup accelerators around the world, sharing his knowledge of business law, emerging markets, and startup dynamics.