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Key Areas of Legal Support

I partner with growth-stage companies as their embedded legal strategist—especially when business is expanding or headcount is scaling faster than legal infrastructure. Whether you're navigating employment issues, negotiating contracts, or preparing for a high-stakes launch, I deliver practical, business-aligned legal guidance that protects momentum and minimizes risk.

People & Employment

Protecting your business while empowering your team

— Executive exits and other sensitive personnel issues

— Employee complaints and internal investigations

— Multi-state compliance, handbooks, and California-specific policies

California Expertise

Navigating CA's legal maze without losing momentum

— California wage and hour and leave laws

— Discrimination claims and disability accommodations

— PAGA exposure, risk assessment, and litigation strategy

Marketing & Communications

Protecting the message without blocking the brand

— TCPA and CAN-SPAM guidance

— SMS/email campaigns, ad copy, and influencer content

— Partnership agreements and in-person marketing events

Contracts & Deals

Getting deals done without a legal bottleneck

— SaaS, vendor, and customer agreements

— Templates, playbooks, and contract lifecycle strategy

— Embedded legal review that align with sales and ops workflows

Privacy & Data

Building customer trust through compliant data practices

— CCPA/CPRA compliance and risk assessments

— Data processing agreements

— Privacy-by-design support for new product features

Disputes & Litigation

Steady support when the stakes get higher

— Employee claims and demand letters

— Single-plaintiff litigation and arbitration, class actions, and PAGA litigation strategy and oversight

— Outside counsel management and litigation cost strategy

Terms & Compliance

Making your rules clear, complaint, and scalable

— Terms of use and service agreements

— Community Guidelines and platform standards

— Privacy policies and consent flows

Product & Launches

Supporting compliant launches without roadblocks

— Collaboration with product, engineering, and design teams to spot risks early

— Legal review of new features, user journeys, and product copy

— Input on product roadmap prioritization and tradeoffs

Legal Operations

Helping legal run like a business function

— Support for board meetings and audit committee operations

— Oversight of corporate records and entity management

— Legal spend and budgeting and insurance management

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