Lawtrades Appoints Tommie Tavares-Ferreira as New Chief Strategy Officer

Lawtrades Appoints Tommie Tavares-Ferreira as Chief Strategy Officer

On May 21, 2025, Lawtrades, a pioneering company in transforming the $100 billion legal sector with innovative work models, announced the appointment of Tommie Tavares-Ferreira as its Chief Strategy Officer. In this newly formed role, Tavares-Ferreira will spearhead essential areas including strategy formulation, product innovation, content development, and community engagement. These efforts will be pivotal in guiding Lawtrades through its next growth phase while redefining the dynamics of legal work processes.

With over 15 years of experience in dynamic environments at companies like Peloton, Rakuten, and HBO, Tavares-Ferreira brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise. Her most recent position was as Head of Legal Operations at Cedar, where she successfully led various legal technology initiatives across the organization and developed cross-functional strategies that yielded impressive business results.

Lawtrades offers a specialized marketplace connecting vetted legal talent with Chief Legal Officers (CLOs), General Counsels (GCs), and legal teams, thereby providing professionals access to attorneys, legal operations specialists, contract managers, and more. This model prioritizes a talent-first approach and utilizes a tech-enabled platform, allowing legal professionals to streamline project management, optimize rate structures, and enhance work-life balance.

Raad Ahmed, CEO and founder of Lawtrades, emphasized the significance of Tavares-Ferreira’s appointment by stating, "Tommie embodies the strategic leadership necessary to navigate the complexities within legal teams in rapidly evolving companies. Her extensive experience in scaling legal functions, coupled with her dedication to community-building and innovation, makes her an exceptional fit for our future aspirations."

In her role, Tavares-Ferreira will also craft new offerings that integrate legal operations consulting with AI-enhanced solutions, underscoring Lawtrades' commitment to empowering legal teams to work more efficiently and effectively. Additionally, she will lead initiatives focused on thought leadership and education, ensuring that legal teams are equipped to thrive in a competitive environment.

"The principles that Lawtrades stands for resonate deeply with my career: empowering talent, scaling with purpose, and innovating purposefully," expressed Tavares-Ferreira. "The platform is forward-thinking, our community focus is clear, and our leadership is aligned with the operational needs of legal teams. I am thrilled to help provide legal departments with the necessary tools, talent, and strategies they require to succeed."

In the first quarter of the year, Lawtrades reported its highest revenue quarterly performance to date, marking a significant milestone by surpassing 1,000 vetted legal professionals in its network. This growth is indicative of the strong demand for its unique work model, as over 500 companies—including renowned names like Sony, Epic Games, DoorDash, Pinterest, and Patreon—trust Lawtrades to augment and enhance their legal teams.

About Lawtrades
Founded by Raad Ahmed and Ashish Walia, both law school alumni, Lawtrades is redefining the $100 billion legal market through its innovative marketplace that connects businesses with top-tier legal talent for on-demand support. This approach not only maximizes economic opportunities for independent legal professionals but also helps companies seamlessly scale their operations using diverse, pre-vetted, and cost-effective legal teams. For more information, visit lawtrades.com.