Arian Rodrigo Hassanalizadeh

About Arian Rodrigo Hassanalizadeh

I serve as a General Counsel and strategic advisor working at the intersection of AI, data governance, and regulated industries, helping organizations scale responsibly in high-scrutiny environments. I’m known for translating complex legal, regulatory, and technical risk into clear, actionable guidance for executives and boards, so decisions get made quickly and defensibly, with regulatory expectations treated as a design input rather than an afterthought.My work spans: • AI and data governance, including human-centric governance frameworks that align innovation with accountability • Privacy and information security, supporting global compliance in data-intensive environments • Regulated industries, where compliance, safety, and trust are mission-critical • Complex transactions and IP risk, negotiating and closing high-value deals while managing litigation and enforcement exposureI have repeatedly been selected to build legal functions from the ground up, including recruiting, mentoring, and delegating in a way that eliminates key-person dependency and creates durable, high-performing teams across multiple jurisdictions. My approach is pragmatic and business-first. I focus on governance that anticipates how rules are applied in practice, and on legal strategy that supports growth without compromising integrity or resilience.Areas of Focus • AI and Data Governance • Privacy and Information Security • Regulated Industries and Risk Management • Strategic Transactions and Commercial Negotiation• IP Risk, Protection, and Litigation Strategy • Executive and Board AdvisorySelected ExperienceRecent Highlights• Functioned as a GC and executive leader at a high-growth fintech backed by Illuminate, Tribeca, Accel, GV, Salesforce Ventures, Tiger Global, and Insight Partners • Built and led the company’s legal function from inception, driving governance, risk management, and compliance while enabling rapid growth in a highly regulated environmentSelected non-legal credentials: IAPP AIGP, CIPP/US, CIPP/E, CIPM | Series 65 (in progress)Licensed attorney: NY, IL, MA, NJ, WI

Experience

1. General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer

   Origin

   Jun 2025 — Present · Boston, MA, US

   Design and lead the compliance program for an SEC-registered investment adviser, maintaining company Form ADV and providing Investment Advisers Act of 1940 guidance. Interpret and apply SEC Marketing Rule in context of new product launches, influencer marketing, and testimonial campaigns. Leverage AI governance and AI/ML model training expertise to drive company initiatives to disrupt the wealth management space, including through the launch of an AI advisor capable of full context reasoning and providing non-discretionary, human CFP-grade financial recommendations. Direct enterprise-wide legal and compliance functions and business strategies. Inform C-Suite planning and decision-making, translating complex regulatory requirements and legal matters into tailored action plans and expert advice.*Identify and mitigate legal risk through the development and oversight of a specialized compliance program, aligning SEC, employment, and data privacy regulations and relevant laws with business objectives.*Demonstrate legal expertise as executive legal counsel, leading M&A due diligence, Board Governance, contract development and negotiation, and intellectual property portfolio management and protection.*Oversee and integrate compliance awareness training and processes, collaborating cross-functionally across multiple departments to build controls and a culture of compliance.*Represent corporate goals as sole regulatory liaison, coordinating and communicating with multiple regulatory agencies and entities to field inquiries and manage audits.

Education

• Washington University in St. Louis

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Economics

  2007 — 2011

• Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology

  Juris Doctor

  2011 — 2014