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Areas of practice

Focused counsel across contracts, technology, intellectual property, and growth.

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Business and Commercial Contracts

Well-drafted contracts help prevent disputes and create clarity between parties.

Services include:

  • > Service agreements
  • > Master service agreements (MSAs)
  • > Independent contractor agreements
  • > Vendor agreements
  • > Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs)
  • > Partnership and collaboration agreements
  • > Contract review and negotiation
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Employment Agreements and Executive/Professional Contracts

I help employees, executives, professionals, consultants, and independent contractors understand and negotiate the agreements that govern their work.

Services include:

  • > Employment agreement review and negotiation
  • > Offer letter review
  • > Compensation, bonus, and commission terms
  • > Equity and stock-option provisions
  • > Confidentiality and intellectual property provisions
  • > Noncompete, nonsolicitation, and restrictive covenants
  • > Invention assignment agreements
  • > Severance and separation agreements
  • > Consulting agreements
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Software and Technology Transactions

Technology companies face unique legal challenges that require both legal and technical understanding.

Services include:

  • > SaaS agreements
  • > Software license agreements
  • > End User License Agreements (EULAs)
  • > API and developer agreements
  • > Software development agreements
  • > Technology services agreements
  • > Open-source compliance guidance
  • > Software commercialization strategies
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Intellectual Property

Intellectual property is often among a company's most valuable assets.

Services include:

  • > Intellectual property licensing
  • > Copyright-related agreements
  • > Assignment agreements
  • > Contractor IP ownership provisions
  • > Licensing negotiations
  • > Technology transfer transactions
  • > Brand protection strategy
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Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies

Businesses are increasingly integrating AI into products and operations.

Services include:

  • > AI-related contract drafting and review
  • > Terms of use and platform policies
  • > Risk assessment and governance considerations
  • > Vendor and platform agreements
  • > Intellectual property issues involving AI-enabled products
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Startups and Small Businesses

Growing businesses need practical legal guidance without the overhead of a large law firm.

Services include:

  • > Business formation guidance
  • > Founder agreements
  • > Operating agreements
  • > Equity and ownership documentation
  • > Commercial agreements
  • > Strategic legal planning
  • > Outside general counsel services
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Outside General Counsel Services

Many businesses need ongoing legal guidance but do not require a full-time in-house attorney.

I work with select clients on an ongoing basis to provide practical legal support as issues arise, helping management identify risks, negotiate agreements, and make informed business decisions.

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