Ryan Vassar serves as the General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at the Cicero Institute. With extensive experience in Texas government, including roles at the Texas Attorney General’s office and the Supreme Court of Texas, Ryan advises the Board of Directors and CEO on legal and compliance matters. He previously held positions such as Deputy Attorney General for Legal Counsel in Texas and General Counsel. Ryan’s accolades include being named the 2023 Texan of the Year by the Dallas Morning News. He holds a B.B.A. in Accounting from Texas Tech University and a J.D. from South Texas College of Law Houston. Based in Austin, TX, Ryan is committed to ensuring legal integrity and compliance within Cicero.