Summary
Livio De La Cruz is a Seattle-based nonprofit attorney who uniquely blends software engineering with legal practice to empower grassroots movements. He advises nonprofit organizations on transactional matters and leads Communities Rise’s network of volunteer attorneys, strengthening legal services and governance for social-impact groups. Before law school, he built software for indie game studios, VR startups, and Microsoft, and his portfolio at livio.me showcases Unity3D gameplay work. His leadership includes board service as Treasurer for Black Lives Matter Seattle–King County and experience with disability rights advocacy as a legal intern, reflecting a commitment to accountability and access to justice. Born in the Dominican Republic and raised in New York and Arizona, he now leverages a CS degree and a JD to translate complex regulatory and governance challenges into practical, scalable solutions for nonprofits.
13 years of coding experience