Arsh Ballagan
Ellis Michael Rustom, Esq.
Education
- J.D., University of Mississippi School of Law
- B.A., Public Policy Leadership, University of Mississippi
Bar Admission
- Mississippi
ellis michael rustom, esq.
biography
Ellis Rustom, a distinguished attorney at Rustom Law Firm PLLC, brings a profound understanding of legal complexities and a compassionate approach to his practice. Ellis graduated early from the University of Mississippi School of Law in December 2018, where he honed his skills in the Low Income Housing Clinic and Advanced Housing Clinic, showcasing his commitment to serving underrepresented communities. With a Bachelor's degree in Public Policy Leadership from the same institution, Ellis combines his legal expertise with a strong foundation in public policy, enabling him to navigate the intricate landscape of law and governance effectively.
Education
- B.S., Computer Science, San Diego State University
Core Competencies
- Cloud Architecture & Cost Optimization (AWS / Azure / GCP)
- Automation & CI/CD Pipeline Development
- Cybersecurity & Compliance Controls
- Scalable Systems Design & Load Balancing
- Strategic Technology Roadmapping & Team Leadership
biography
Arsh Ballagan brings a rare blend of technical mastery and strategic vision to his role as CTO at The English Law Firm. With a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from San Diego State University, Arsh has spent his career architecting and scaling cloud-based platforms that power critical business operations and deliver seamless user experiences.
At English Law Firm, Arsh leads the firm’s technology initiatives—from our secure client portal to AI-driven document automation—ensuring every tool is robust, reliable, and aligned with our commitment to accessible, efficient legal services. His expertise in AWS, Azure, and GCP underpins a resilient infrastructure that scales effortlessly alongside our rapid growth, while his deep knowledge of CI/CD practices and automation pipelines allows our development team to deploy new features with confidence and speed.
Arsh’s approach is always client-first. He collaborates closely with practice-area leaders to analyze specific needs, then designs tailored solutions—whether that’s a custom intake workflow for our litigation team or a secure collaboration environment for estate-planning clients. His track record includes reducing application deployment times by 75%, cutting cloud costs through optimized resource management, and fortifying data security with proactive monitoring and compliance controls.
Beyond the nuts and bolts of code and architecture, Arsh excels at translating business goals into technology roadmaps. He mentors a growing team of engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation. Under his leadership, English Law Firm has launched groundbreaking features like automated pre-litigation demand-letter generation and state-specific attorney referral networks—tools that give our attorneys more time to focus on strategy and advocacy.
Arsh’s passion for technology is matched by his dedication to community and collaboration. He volunteers regularly as a mentor for local coding bootcamps and speaks on panels about cloud security best practices. A lifelong learner, he stays at the forefront of emerging trends—whether that’s server-less architectures, machine learning integration, or zero-trust networking—to ensure English Law Firm remains an industry leader.