Ryan is the Director of Administrative Operations for Macrae. He manages the company’s Knowledge Manager, Associate Knowledge Manager, and Researcher teams. He works closely with our Chief Administrative Officer, Karina Robles, in ensuring that the company’s continually evolving support needs are met and operating smoothly.

He first joined Macrae in 2020 as a Knowledge Manager to support the recruiting efforts of the San Francisco and Palo Alto offices. He worked primarily with Founder and Chairman Joe Macrae and Managing Director Sarah Morris, as well as led collaborative projects across the firm.

Prior to joining Macrae, Ryan worked as a Patent Legal Assistant with Haynes and Boone and as a Litigation Secretary with Fish & Richardson. He also has experience working with government organizations including the State Department and the Smithsonian Institution Office of Policy and Analysis.

Ryan graduated magna cum laude from the University of California, Irvine, with a BA in Political Science. He attributes his academic and professional achievements, including his ability to thrive at Macrae, to his inquisitive mind, friendly and flexible nature, and steadfast commitment to integrity.