Raymond Sun
Tech lawyer who actually builds tech. Self-taught coder since high school to build computer games and apps for friends. Eventually chose law for a career, but always remained a builder at heart. Worked in technical roles at LawPath (legal doc automation platform) and secondment at IBM (smart legal contract infrastructure). Best known for being creator of the world's first truly global AI Regulation Tracker which covers AI regulatory updates across 195+ countries and with over 60K active users per month. Also the creator of the Synctrainer app and algorithm which analyses dance synchronisation and now used by Kpop and Jpop companies to train their dancers. Awarded Australian 30 under 30 Technology Lawyer of the Year (2023), and recognised as Linkedin Top Voice on AI. Also runs the Data Science and AI Association of Australia.
4 Projects
Global AI Regulation Tracker
Interactive platform tracking AI legislation across 195 countries. Maps acts, bills, executive orders, and guidelines globally. Offers embeddable widgets and tiered API keys. 60,000+ active users.
Note2map
Free platform to customise and add notes to an interactive world map, then publish on a public link for others to view and interact with.
Global Tech Law Newsfeed
News engine that curates and summarizes technical legal updates on AI, blockchain, privacy, and cybersecurity from around the world.
Synctrainer
An AI-powered mobile app designed to analyze, score, and improve group choreography in dance, gymnastics, and sports by evaluating movement synchronization, difficulty, and formation. It helps users identify specific, out-of-sync moments to improve performance through video uploads.
Featured In
- Law Society Journal — Day in the Life of Raymond Sun
A profile covering his dual life as a tech lawyer and builder — from advising on AI regulation to shipping side projects like the Global AI Regulation Tracker, a dance analysis app, and a tech law news aggregator.
- UTS News — Young Alumni Making Their Mark
Featured as a standout UTS alumnus for his work at the intersection of law and technology, including his Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 recognition.
- The Chainsaw — A Sydney Programmer Built A Tool That Tracks AI Regulations Across The World
Keeping up with news coverage about artificial intelligence (AI) – and how Government and industry is dealing with it – can be overwhelming, but now it doesn’t have to be. An Australian lawyer and technology enthusiast has built a whole website that tracks the state of AI regulation around the world.
- Australian Financial Review — K-pop is inspiration for this Freehills technology lawyer
From digital projects to dancing, lawyer Raymond Sun is testing the capacity of artificial intelligence.
- Luiza Jarvosky Podcast — AI Regulation Around the World, with Raymond Sun
A podcast discussing latest AI regulation developments in Australia, China, Egypt, India, Japan, Mexico, Nigeria, Singapore, Turkey, United Arab Emirates and more.
- DongaScience — Who is the idol with the best sword dance skills chosen by AI?
An article published by South Korea's prestigious science magazine on Ray's novel application of AI to analyse synchronisation in Kpop dances.
Philosophy
“Code, content, community”
The 3Cs to staying relevant in the hyper-digitalised AI age
“Be a small candle, not a flashy bonfire”
Sustainability over spectacle. Build tools that solve real problems and keep shipping consistently, rather than chasing one viral moment and burning out.
“Only action and constant iteration matter”
Just take that first step and see where it goes. Keep testing ideas through action and don't be afraid to pivot. The iteration never stops, so might as well enjoy it!