Representative Transactions and Matters

Technology, Data and Intellectual Property Agreements

• Drafted template agreements to meet regulatory standards and requirements.
• Negotiated technology and data licensing, delivery, facilities management and related agreements.
• Provided legal counsel regarding establishment of computer data centers.
• Provided legal counsel to academic researchers on commercialization of IP and results of research.

Litigation

• Supervised internal and external counsel in successful defense of bet-the-company IP infringement case.
• Managed commercial disputes and cross-border employment litigation.

M&A, IPO

• Managed drafting and filing SEC Form S-1 for internet start-up.
• Supervised international legal team in cross-border acquisitions.
• Negotiated corporate structure and IP allocations for financial services joint ventures.
• Reviewed purchase and assumption agreements for multiple banking transactions.
• Advised clients regarding potential structuring of joint ownership deals with business partners.
• Advised startup restaurant in deal with investor.

Regulatory

• Drafted comprehensive compliance manuals for regulated financial institutions.
• Devised and managed compliance program for SEC-regulated investment advisor.
• Staff attorney at Federal Reserve Board reviewing bank holding company questions.

Employment

• Served as Acting Head of HR for technology firm during months’-long search for a new Head of HR.
• Drafted and administered Employee Handbooks and employee template agreements for employers.
• Established online anti-harassment and discrimination training for international workforce.
• Counseled employers and employees on applicability of EEOC and other non-discrimination laws.
• Counseled clients on applicability of NYC Human Rights laws, wage and hour laws and penalties.

Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Planning

• Provided legal and operational counsel regarding planning for Y2K and 2005 NY Transit Strike.
• Served on executive task forces after 9/11 and 2003 NYC blackout to restart operations.
• Provided legal counsel regarding preparation for disasters related to operational and technology risk.

Business Administration and Corporate Governance

• Managed insurance relationships.
• Performed Board Secretarial duties.
• Worked across business functions to establish and manage company record-keeping and filing systems.
• Negotiated lease and build-out of raw commercial space for flagship sales and executive offices.

Business Operations Advice and Counsel (sample matters)

• Advised client on issues related to manufacturing operations.
• Advise clients on risks related to locating businesses in or near flood zones.
• Advise clients on operational and risk issues connected to locating in co-working or incubator spaces.
• Advise food manufacturer on requirements of koshering rules and creation of strategic partnerships.
• Advise restaurant startup on structuring deal with investors and continuing business questions.
• Advise startups on formation, share issuance, development, intellectual property.
• Advise consultant to not-for-profits on structure of deal with business partners.
• Advise foreign-owned entities on launching in the US market.