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Trusted legal partner to global and Silicon Valley-based technology companies for 30 years, counseling clients from coast to coast. Advising and empowering entrepreneurs, investors, and businesses to navigate the complexities of sophisticated high-tech and cross-border transactions of all sizes and resolving disputes when they arise. As a seasoned international corporate transactions attorney, I have a deep understanding of the intricate legal terrain of high-tech and emerging markets. I have successfully guided thousands of clients through the entire lifecycle of their business. I counsel businesses of all sizes on complex transactions and legal challenges, including formation, hiring, financing, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, licensing, and foreign corporate structure inversions (“flips”). I also support clients in pre-litigation matters, securing and defending their rights in litigation when necessary. In my role as a strategic advisor and outside general counsel to my clients, I provide guidance that fuels their growth and propels them to global success. I am a passionate educator, sharing my knowledge and skills through lectures on entrepreneurship, technology, and international law, helping others to understand the ever-changing legal landscape. Bar admissions in California, the District of Columbia, and France underscore my global reach and ability to handle complex legal matters across borders.

Listed skills include Entrepreneurship, Commercial Litigation, Start Ups, Negotiation, and 33 others.