Mohammed Al Rawi is the Co-Founder of ZLS.app, where he is leading the transformation of indigent defense technology nationwide. With more than 20 years of experience in technology strategy, innovation, and public sector modernization, Mohammed brings a unique perspective shaped by both his personal journey and professional service.
As the former Chief Information Officer for the Los Angeles County Public Defender’s Office — the largest and oldest public defender’s office in the country — Mohammed spearheaded a landmark digital transformation, replacing decades of paper-driven processes with secure, cloud-first, AI-enabled systems designed around people, not just case files. His leadership enabled attorneys to better serve clients with dignity, efficiency, and equity.
Previously, Mohammed served as CIO for Los Angeles County Parks and Recreation, where he led nationally recognized initiatives like the life-saving automated drowning detection system, and at the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, where he managed countywide enterprise technology transformations. Before his public service career, he directed global IT operations at the Los Angeles Times during the Iraq War, supporting international correspondents at a critical time.
