Rich Lee
FounderFounder & Executive Chairman at New Era ADR
Chicago, Illinois, United States
FoundedNew Era ADR
About
Rich Lee is the Founder and Executive Chairman of New Era ADR, a venture-backed technology company focused on legal dispute resolution in the U.S. He previously held executive roles at two venture-backed technology companies, one in AI/data science and one in fintech, one of which was acquired, and earlier led market development in Asian markets for two companies. He also works as a board member, advisor, and investor across sectors including AI, fintech, defense technology, Web3, cannabis technology, consumer technology, and nanotechnology, and with local and national non-profits.
Founder & Executive Chairman at New Era ADR
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New Era ADR's investors · 3
Co-founders at New Era ADR
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Collin WilliamsFounder & CEO
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Richard LeeDirector
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Michelle TylerFounder & VP, Operations
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Shane MulrooneyFounder & General Counsel
Experience
- New Era ADRFounder & Executive Chairmancurrent2026 — present
- New Era ADRFounder & CEOcurrent2020 — presentChicago, IL
- TED ConferencesTEDLaw Advisory Councilcurrent2025 — present
- Various StartupsInvestor + Limited Partnercurrent2021 — presentChicago, IL
- Legal Services Corporation (LSC)Leaders Councilcurrent2018 — presentWashington D.C. Metro Area
- The Economic Club of ChicagoMember; Former Chair, Technology & Innovation Membership Committeecurrent2018 — presentChicago, Illinois
- NextMEBoard Membercurrent2013 — presentChicago, IL
- Civis AnalyticsGeneral Counsel & Corporate Secretary2014 — 2020Chicago, IL and Washington, DC
- The Chicago Bar AssociationFounding Member, Financial & Emerging Technologies Committee2018 — 2020Chicago, IL
- Illinois Legal Aid OnlineTechnology & Operations Monetization Committee | Former Board Member2016 — 2020Chicago, IL
- Livevol IncSVP, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary2011 — 2014San Francisco, CA and Chicago, IL
- Atlantic Intellectual Property, LLCPartner2009 — 2014Chicago, IL
- DennemeyerIP Strategy Consultant; Director, China and Taiwan Practice2009 — 2010Chicago, IL
- Ocean TomoLead IP Transactions Analyst / Head of China and Taiwan Market Development2008 — 2009Chicago, IL
- Greer Burns & Crain, Ltd.Patent Attorney2007 — 2008
Skills & more
Taiwanese2Product Strategy1Board of DirectorsOrganizational LeadershipStart-ups29Intellectual Property38Entrepreneurship15Corporate Law5Patents25Licensing10Risk Management6Software Licensing6
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Business DevelopmentContract NegotiationContract ManagementTechnology TransferContractual AgreementsPatent LawPrivacy LawData PrivacySaaSStrategyLeadershipIP StrategyLanguages Chinese (Mandarin) · English · Taiwanese
- Registered Patent Attorney — USPTO
- Admitted to Illinois Bar — ARDC: Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission of the Supreme Court of Illinois
- Admitted to California Bar — State Bar of California
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Rich Lee?
- Rich Lee is the Founder and Executive Chairman of New Era ADR, a venture-backed technology company focused on legal dispute resolution in the U.S. He previously held executive roles at two venture-backed technology companies, one in AI/data science and one in fintech, one of which was acquired, and earlier led market development in Asian markets for two companies. He also works as a board member, advisor, and investor across sectors including AI, fintech, defense technology, Web3, cannabis technology, consumer technology, and nanotechnology, and with local and national non-profits.
- Where does Rich Lee work?
- Rich Lee is Founder & Executive Chairman of New Era ADR.
- What companies did Rich Lee found?
- Rich Lee founded New Era ADR.
- Where did Rich Lee go to school?
- Rich Lee studied at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (B.S., Bioengineering); Loyola University Chicago School of Law (Juris Doctor (J.D.)).
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