Team - LegalMente AI

Meet the Visionaries Behind LegalMente AI^™

At LegalMente AI, our team is driven by a passion for revolutionizing the legal industry. We combine decades of expertise in both healthcare law and artificial intelligence (AI) to provide our clients with the most efficient and cost-effective solution available. Get to know our dedicated leaders below:

José

Padilla

CEO

José has over 20 years of experience in healthcare and corporate law. A true expert in his field, he has taught health law at New York University (NYU), served as the former head of contracts at a multi-billion-dollar healthcare conglomerate, and held the position of General Counsel at a healthcare system. José is also the founder of his own successful law firm, Padilla Law PLLC.

Education: A.B. Harvard University; J.D. University of Pennsylvania Law School

Douglas

Davila-Pestana

CTO

Douglas has over 13 years of experience in data science, machine learning, natural language processing, and AI. Throughout his career, Douglas has managed data science and analytics in healthcare, startups, and Fortune 500 companies. He has built and deployed various AI models, making him the perfect fit to lead the development of our innovative contract review software. He’s also the founder of Remix Institute, a startup that trains members for careers in AI.

Education: Degree in Mathematics, Saint Leo University

Together, José and Douglas form the backbone of LegalMente AI, leveraging their wealth of knowledge and expertise to create a groundbreaking solution for the healthcare industry. With their combined talents, LegalMente AI is poised to transform the way healthcare providers and businesses handle legal contract reviews, making the process more efficient, automated and affordable than ever before.

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Zenda

Sims

Sales and Marketing Advisor

Zenda has over 20 years of experience in marketing and business development spanning various industries. A distinguished strategist, she’s credited with elevating brands like Get Well, driving impactful campaigns at Marriott International, and amplifying global branding and marketing endeavors at Lansinoh Laboratories. Furthermore, her entrepreneurial spirit led to the creation of the award-winning hair product, Curl-ease. Her deep expertise and ability to craft resonant marketing strategies have consistently positioned brands for success.

Education: Bachelor of Science in Marketing Communications, Boston University.

Meet the Visionaries Behind LegalMente AI™