The alternative legal services provider QuisLex today announced the appointment of Sirisha Gummaregula as its president and chief executive officer, succeeding former CEO Ram Vasudevan.

“This leadership transition underscores the company’s continued commitment to delivering innovative, high-quality legal and compliance solutions to clients around the globe,” the company said in a statement.

Gummaregula cofounded QuisLex in 2004 and has been its chief operating officer ever since. The company credited her with having been instrumental in building it into a global provider of alternative legal services.

“As COO, she led multifaceted teams of Six Sigma black belts, legal technologists, statisticians and attorneys, integrating data-driven methodologies to deliver bespoke solutions that drive significant cost-saving for clients across diverse industries,” the company said.

Gummaregula cofounded QuisLex after having been assistant general counsel and corporate secretary at Quest Diagnostics. She began her legal career as an M&A attorney at Shearman & Sterling in New York.

It was while she was at Quest that she identified an unmet need in the legal sector and chose to colaunch QuisLex as a startup designed to be a disrupter in the legal industry, the company said.

Gummaregula was named last year as one of Corporate Counsel Business Journal’s 50 Women to Watch for her leadership in advancing legal technology and mentoring future leaders. In 2023, she was honored with the Legalweek Leaders in Tech Law Lifetime Achievement Award.

“I am deeply honored to take on this new role and continue the remarkable journey of QuisLex,” Gummaregula said in the company’s statement. “As the legal industry undergoes profound transformation, I am excited to lead our talented teams in leveraging technology and innovation to deliver unparalleled value to our clients.”

Vasudevan, the former CEO, will remain with the company, where he will focus on growing the group’s investments and affiliated entities in cybersecurity and technology.

In the statement, he said: “Sirisha embodies the innovation and dedication that have been hallmarks of QuisLex. Her visionary leadership and commitment to client success set her apart as a trailblazer in the legal industry. I am confident QuisLex will continue to thrive under her stewardship as she builds on our legacy of client trust and excellence.”

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