Jane Eckels Email & Phone Number

Seattle, Wa, Us

Originated the firm’s procurement process for information technology and commercial contracts as in-house counsel reporting to the General Counsel. Trusted partner to C-Suite executives, legal, & other business teams. > Provide strategic legal advice regarding the structure, drafting, negotiation, and closing of 100+ contracts for the firm’s core operational systems leveraged daily by 1500+ attorneys, legal professionals and staff. > Identify & implement legal processes to improve contracting consistency, efficiency, and scalability while maintaining alignment with business risk profile, confidentiality, and security needs.

Trusted outside counsel for cloud computing, healthcare, communications, e-commerce, and retail firms - from start-ups to Fortune 5 and Fortune 15 companies - on the development, launch, and operations of their products & services. Manage 15-30 concurrent projects, providing expert legal advice on licensing, contracting, branding, risk, data protection, information security, and IP. > Advise on a variety of complex legal matters (i.e. artificial intelligence, cloud computing, software, machine learning, IoT, security, digital technology, privacy, and healthcare). > Negotiate and close hundreds of contracts ranging from $500k - $500M with Fortune 100 companies. > Navigate and adapt to healthcare laws & regulations (i.e Anti-kickback Statute, Stark Law, HIPAA). > Lead deal structuring and negotiations with cross-functional teams, leveraging expertise across geospatial services, data visualization, digital twins, quantum computing, device management, & simulated AI training.Coach attorneys and legal professionals on drafting, negotiations, contracts, and transactional skills, emphasizing alignment and flexibility with business and client needs. > Mentored 10+ junior attorneys for one - three years, meeting at least monthly to support their business and professional development, guide their career paths, and serve as a go-to resource. > Co-lead two training sessions per month for junior associates; often cross-training with in-house teams (i.e. Privacy & Security, Communications).

Advocated for the launch of an internal AI working group & one of the first 15+ cross-functional thought leaders (i.e. Data, IT, Knowledge Management) who meet monthly to develop firmwide AI policies and best practices. > Align AI initiatives with ethics, data governance, client confidentiality, and regulatory compliance. > Advise on evolving changes in policy and potential implications for business operations. > Advocate for, early adopt, and test internal pilot programs for AI solutions (i.e., ChatGPT, Co-Pilot).

Co-founder of a community of changemakers dedicated to fostering connections, elevating thought leaders, and amplifying women’s voices in the rapidly evolving health tech sector. Promote and support local events, including boot camps for female founders of seed-stage companies and networking mixers for women health tech leaders.

Advised small- and medium-sized businesses on federal and international IP strategies including registration, protection, and enforcement. Managed trademark portfolios, negotiated IP dispute resolutions, and provided strategic counsel on conflict analysis in a wide variety of industries (i.e. software, hardware, social networking platforms, SaaS & cloud-based services, finance, automotive, food & beverage, jewelry, fashion, and cosmetics).

Seattle, Wa, Us

Co-developed and taught a weekly IP clinical course for 6-12 law students per semester. Trained students in interviewing & advising clients on IP issues, analyzing case studies, and discussing ethics & professionalism.

Seattle, Wa, Us

Provided pro bono legal assistance to artists & creatives during monthly clinic sessions. Spoke at local events, advising community members on contracts, intellectual property, and commercial transactions.

J.D., Law

A.B., French