Ryan Bolling is a seasoned leader, attorney, counselor, investigator, and litigator with over twenty years of legal, operations, and management experience. With a proven track record of providing innovative and responsive guidance to complex global organizations, including the world's largest public and private sector employers, Ryan has the astute ability to assess risk and find a way to yes when resolving novel legal and business issues. They have extensive experience developing and implementing policy and governance programs, as well as leading, training, and managing teams conducting legal, investigative, and security operations.

Currently serving as the Lead Counsel at Walmart, Ryan is responsible for providing legal counsel and guidance to the company's Global Security & Aviation, Ethics, and Corporate Functions departments. They have also held various positions at Walmart since 2019, showcasing their leadership skills and ability to manage teams and conduct complex investigations. Prior to joining Walmart, Ryan had a distinguished career in the United States Marine Forces Reserve, where they served as a District Recruiting Support Officer, Senior Inspection Officer, Operational Law Instructor, Staff Judge Advocate, and Colonel.

Before their military career, Ryan worked as an Associate Attorney at Clark, Thomas & Winters, defending complex multi-million dollar products liability lawsuits on behalf of a major automobile manufacturer. They also served as a Special Assistant United States Attorney in the U.S. Attorney's Office, prosecuting civilian defendants in federal court and defending clients in judicial and administrative proceedings.

Ryan holds a law degree from the University of Houston Law Center and has attended The University of Texas at Austin. Their expertise in legal contract review and contract law is complemented by their strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills.