Ari Ruffer

Ari Ruffer is an experienced legal professional currently serving as Counsel for Corporate Development and United Airlines Ventures at United Airlines since October 2022. Prior to this role, Ari worked as Corporate Counsel at Bird, where responsibilities included managing corporate finance, securities, and strategic transactions, along with overseeing contracts and supporting various operational teams. Earlier experience includes serving as Associate Corporate Counsel at Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP, where Ari focused on M&A and finance. Educational credentials include a Juris Doctor from Columbia Law School and a Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy from Duke University.