Kathy M. Zhu

Kathy M. Zhu is the co-founder, CEO, and General Counsel of Streamline AI, a legal technology company she founded in July 2022.1 Streamline AI provides a Legal Process Management system designed for in-house legal teams, offering features like intelligent intake, workflow automation, collaboration tools, and reporting capabilities.1

Professional Background

Prior to founding Streamline AI, Kathy had an extensive career in the legal field:

• She served as Senior Director and Associate General Counsel for Commercial & Legal Operations at DoorDash from March 2021 to July 2022.1
• At DoorDash, she also held positions as Director and Head of Commercial & Legal Operations, and Senior Counsel.1
• Before DoorDash, Kathy worked at Medallia as Director and Senior Counsel, where she led complex commercial negotiations.1
• She began her legal career as an Associate in the Corporate Practice at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati from 2011 to 2014.1

Education

Kathy has a strong educational background:

• J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School1
• BA in English from the University of Notre Dame1
• She also studied English Literature at the University of Oxford1

Additional Interests

Beyond her professional pursuits, Kathy is a certified PADI Rescue Diver.1 She has drawn parallels between scuba diving and entrepreneurship, noting similarities in facing challenges and staying calm under pressure.2

Leadership and Expertise

As the CEO of Streamline AI, Kathy leverages her extensive experience in legal operations and technology to develop solutions for in-house legal teams. Her background as both a lawyer and a business leader gives her unique insights into the challenges faced by legal departments and the potential for technology to address these issues.23