Risé Hirahara

Risé Hirahara serves as General Counsel for Pet Food Express, with prior experience as Corporate Counsel at UJET.cx and Brandless, Inc., where responsibilities included advising on compliance, product launches, and third-party agreements. Risé's background also encompasses a role as Corporate Counsel and Interim General Counsel at Stella & Dot Family of Brands, focusing on corporate compliance and charitable partnerships. Additional legal experience includes volunteer roles at Bay Area Legal Aid, UCSF Medical Center, and the California Department of Health Care Services, alongside internships at the Santa Clara County Office of the Public Defender. Risé holds a Juris Doctor degree from the University of California, College of the Law, San Francisco, and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology - Law and Society from the University of California, Davis. Educational beginnings include Menlo School and Punahou School.