Deirdre Runnette is the Chief Legal Officer at Bumble Inc. Class A, a pioneering women-first social networking and dating platform. In this role, she leads the global legal team, overseeing regulatory compliance, corporate governance, intellectual property, and strategic transactions to support the company's mission of fostering equitable connections. With more than 20 years of experience in technology and media law, Deirdre has been pivotal in navigating Bumble's expansion since joining in 2020, including its landmark IPO on Nasdaq in February 2021 and subsequent international growth into over 150 countries. Prior to Bumble, Deirdre served as General Counsel at several high-profile tech firms, including a stint at Match Group where she managed legal operations for global dating platforms, and earlier roles at top Silicon Valley law firms such as Cooley LLP and Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati. Her achievements include spearheading multimillion-dollar mergers and acquisitions, defending key IP portfolios in high-stakes litigation, and implementing privacy frameworks compliant with GDPR and CCPA ahead of industry mandates. A graduate of Harvard Law School (J.D.) and Yale University (B.A.), she is recognized for her expertise in emerging tech regulations. Under Deirdre's leadership, Bumble has strengthened its commitment to user safety and inclusivity through innovative legal initiatives, such as anti-harassment policies and content moderation standards that have earned industry accolades. She actively advocates for diversity in tech law, serving on boards for women's leadership organizations and mentoring emerging legal talent.