Company Leadership

Tim Stanley is CEO of Justia. His long-standing vision of making law free for all defines our mission and inspires the Justia team. Prior to Justia, Tim was a co-founder and the CEO of FindLaw. He is on the Board of Trustees of Public.Resource.Org (which won the landmark US Supreme Court case Georgia v. Public.Resource.Org) and is a board member and advisor to numerous private companies, and nonprofit educational organizations. Tim is a member of the ABA, AAJ, and California Bar, has a BS and MS from Stanford, and a JD from Michigan Law School. In his spare time, Tim works out, plays with his pugs, and roots for the Vancouver Canucks and Seattle Seahawks.

Stacy Stern is President of Justia. She leads the revenue and marketing team, and provides leadership on the Justia free law portal. Prior to Justia, Stacy was a co-founder and the President of FindLaw. Stacy serves on the Advisory Board of CEB (Continuing Education of the Bar) and as an Expert-in-Residence at Harvard Innovation Labs, and previously served on the Board of MistNet.ai before it was acquired by LogRhythm and the Advisory Board of 3Q Digital before it was acquired by Harte Hanks. She is a member of the ABA and California Bar. Stacy graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Stanford University with an AB in Communication. She holds a JD from Harvard Law School, where she served as an editor for the Harvard Environmental Law Review. In her free time, Stacy enjoys Taiji, weight training and playing with pugs.

Vasu Kappettu is the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Technology Officer at Justia. She leads the technology development and innovation efforts for Justia's portal and client services products. Her leadership skills, strategic thinking, and ability to work with multidisciplinary teams have led to many successful product developments. Prior to joining Justia, Vasu served as Manager and Senior Software Engineer at FindLaw, where she played a key role in project management, IT infrastructure, and team coordination. Vasu also has taught computer engineering courses at NMAM Institute of Technology. She holds an MTech from Mysore University and a BTech from Mangalore University, both in computer engineering. In her free time, Vasu enjoys hiking and relaxing at the beach with her family.

David Potts is Justia’s Vice President of Human Resources & Administration. He joined Justia in 2009 and is responsible for leading the HR function globally. In addition, he oversees the company’s accounting, facilities, and administrative functions. David has been instrumental in the growth of Justia and is committed to enhancing employee engagement. He collaborates with other senior members of our team on implementing strategic initiatives and overseeing their successful implementation. Prior to Justia, David held senior level positions at Bridgelux, FocusFrame, Tiburon, and FindLaw, where he created and led HR departments, both domestic and international. David has a BBA in management and an MBA from Southwestern Oklahoma State University where he played football, winning a national championship. Outside of Justia David enjoys spending time with his son and coaching youth sports.

Hector Lugo is the General Manager of Justia Mexico. He has been instrumental in establishing Justia Mexico and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Mexico office. Hector joined Justia in 2009, bringing with him 10 years of management experience in positions of increasing responsibility. Prior to Justia, Hector served as Business Director of the Mexico office at FocusFrame. He was a member of the global senior management team. Hector holds a BS in Management Information Systems from the Technical Institute of Saltillo and a Masters Degree in Artificial Intelligence from the University of Veracruz and the National Laboratory of Informatics. He is a regular guest speaker at universities and conferences on technology and entrepreneurship.

Lauren Moskie is the Senior Director of Web Services at Justia. She supervises several teams involving websites, blogs, SEO, and paid ads management. Lauren provides leadership and direction to triage workflow, provide input, and facilitate communication. She is responsible for customer support and ensuring that client engagements are met with the highest level of quality and professionalism. Additionally, she oversees our technical support staff to ensure that overall production is flawless. Lauren holds a BS in Mathematics from the University of Maryland, and has been with Justia since 2005. Outside of work, she enjoys hiking, baking, and spending time with her family.

Dan Vu Quoc is a Director of Engineering at Justia. He showcased his programming skill set and product development acumen in creating the Justia Lawyer Directory as we know it today. Dan started at Justia as a computer programmer in 2007. He holds a BS in Computer Science, a BA in Accounting, and a minor in Business Administration from Western Washington University. You can often find him bicycling up steep mountains deep in thought about how to better connect people to the legal world.

Gustavo is the Director of Search Engine Optimization at Justia. He has leadership and operating responsibility for all SEO efforts in the company. With over two decades of technical and senior leadership experience in the IT industry, Gustavo’s expertise and sharp analytical vision have been instrumental in maximizing the value proposition of Justia’s marketing solutions. Prior to Justia, Gustavo worked as a Test Manager at Hexaware Technologies, where he successfully led multiple engagements for Fortune 100 companies. When he is not working, Gustavo enjoys spending time with his wife and kids. He also enjoys playing the guitar, singing, and firing up the grill to enjoy a barbecue with his friends.

Mayra Valdés is a Director of Engineering at Justia. She ensures that reliable products are delivered on time with optimal quality. Since joining Justia in 2010, Mayra has contributed significantly to the implementation of numerous applications as a software engineer. Her versatile skill set has allowed her to play a vital role in the planning and execution of product development initiatives. Mayra holds a BS in Computer Systems Engineering from the Technical Institute of Saltillo and a Master's Degree in Data Analytics from the University of Glasgow. During her free time, she enjoys playing sports, reading detective stories and psychological thrillers, and spending time with her family.