Rayshaun D. Williams

Ray Williams is a Seattle-based attorney who advises technology, media, and entertainment companies on complex commercial transactions. His practice focuses on content and brand licensing, video games, digital products and platforms, advertising and AdTech, data, artificial intelligence, and other emerging technologies.

Ray helps clients structure and negotiate agreements involving the development, use, and commercialization of intellectual property, content, technology, and data. He also advises on the technology, IP, and commercial aspects of mergers and acquisitions, along with other strategic transactions. Ray brings a practical, business-minded approach to helping clients navigate evolving technologies, develop new products and commercial relationships, and manage legal and operational risk.

His work spans industries in which technology, content, and data are reshaping how companies build products, collaborate with commercial partners, and engage audiences; including video games, digital media, entertainment, advertising, and sports. Ray is active in the Future of Privacy Forum and the National Society of Black Sports Professionals, and is committed to civic leadership that includes a practical, forward-looking legal practice.