Ruth C. Hauswirth bridges the gap between legal strategy and emerging technology. As Special Counsel and Head of Litigation & eDiscovery at Cooley LLP, she founded and leads the firm’s innovative eDiscovery and Information Governance practice. With over 30 years of experience navigating complex litigation and the evolving landscape of electronically stored information, Ruth delivers strategic, defensible solutions that integrate emerging technologies, including Generative AI, to optimize legal outcomes.

Ruth is also a Certified AI Governance Professional through the International Association of Privacy Professionals. She is also a trusted advisor to clients on litigation readiness and enterprise information governance, with work spanning policy development, implementation, and regulatory compliance across global jurisdictions.

In 2023, Ruth was named a Relativity AI Visionary and is a sought-after and frequent speaker on eDiscovery, GenAI, and the intersection of law and technology. Ruth served as an adjunct professor teaching eDiscovery Law at the University of San Diego School of Law between 2015–2023 and also previously served as Assistant Dean for Law and Technology at Santa Clara University School of Law. Ruth holds a J.D. summa cum laude from Santa Clara University School of Law and is a member of the California State Bar since 1994.

Ruth is also a long-time meditator and trained mindfulness meditation facilitator through UCLA. Ruth regularly leads workshops for lawyers and legal professionals to integrate mindfulness into their practice for greater fulfillment and well-being. Full Bio: cooley.com/people/ruth-hauswirth