Ruben Bolivar Pagán

He/Him

Partner

Good deals prevent bottlenecks to success.

Ruben Pagán provides transactional support to logistics, e-commerce, web services, wireless, and other technology clients. His work in this space includes developing and negotiating a wide range of domestic and international contracts, online agreements, and policies governing ocean, air, ground, and rail logistics services; equipment and vehicle acquisition and leasing; device, product, and component acquisition and development; and software, web services, and data licensing.

Ruben also advises clients on the impact of existing and developing laws and regulations on programs and transactions and whether and how clients can future proof or adapt their offerings.

Before joining DWT, Ruben supported Amazon's North American Fulfillment Center organization.

Practice Highlights

Developed global logistics services agreement

Developed modular transportation services agreement used to secure international air, ocean, rail, and ground carriage, warehousing, and customs brokerage services to facilitate global contracts for multi-national client.

Negotiated purchase agreement for satellite launch vehicles

Supported RFP for satellite launch vehicle procurement effort, including reviewing and updating RFP materials, analyzing and advising on responses, and leading concurrent negotiations with competing manufacturers. Enabled client to select a manufacturer, award business, and complete negotiations on an aggressive timeline.

Developed e-commerce terms of use and advised on package labeling requirements

Developed website terms-of-use and sale warranty, returns, and privacy policies for client—the creator of an autonomous, robotic-mouse cat toy—to facilitate global sales to consumers. Advised client on requirements for product packaging to reduce customs issues.

Transportation & Logistics

Cloud Computing/Connected Devices

Other Representative Experience

Robotics

Admitted to Practice

Washington, 2008

Education

J.D., University of Iowa College of Law, 2008
- Journal of Corporation Law
B.A., Philosophy, B.S., Psychology, University of Washington, 2004

Memberships & Affiliations

- Fellow, HNBA Intellectual Property Law Institute (law student mentorship program), 2016-present
- Volunteer Attorney, Citizenship Clinic – Seattle Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs (confidential pre-screening of citizenship applications and development of emergency deportation preparedness plans)
- Volunteer Attorney, Housing Justice Project (eviction defense legal clinic), 2013-2017
- Volunteer Attorney, Kids in Need of Defense (representation of unaccompanied minors in immigration court), 2018-present
- Volunteer Attorney, Wayfind (microenterprise and nonprofit legal clinic), 2014-present

Professional Recognition

- Named as one of the "Best Lawyers in America" in Technology Law by Best Lawyers, 2024-present

Background

- Contracts Manager, 2012-2014; Legal Assistant, Retail and Operations, 2008-2012 – Amazon.com, Inc., Seattle
- International Constitutional Law Research Assistant, University of Iowa, College of Law, Iowa City, Iowa, 2006-2007
- Legal Intern, Hon. Lamar McCorkle, 133rd Civil District Court, Harris County, Texas, 2006

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