Responsible for advising management with respect to a variety of legal issues concerning the provision of background data and compliance solutions to a customer base of 3,000 businesses throughout North America. TalentWise services included background checks, drug testing, DOT solutions, driving records, assessments, verifications, onboarding, credit checks, international searches, and applicant tracking system integrations. Responsible for ensuring that the provision of such services complied… Show more Responsible for advising management with respect to a variety of legal issues concerning the provision of background data and compliance solutions to a customer base of 3,000 businesses throughout North America. TalentWise services included background checks, drug testing, DOT solutions, driving records, assessments, verifications, onboarding, credit checks, international searches, and applicant tracking system integrations. Responsible for ensuring that the provision of such services complied with state and federal law. Drafted and reviewed agreements with service providers and customers, ensuring that such agreements complied with both governmental regulations and contractual mandates. Responsible for maintaining customer and provider databases, ensuring that agreements were current and reflected current pricing and privacy policies. Show less

Attorney, Intellectual Property. Represented and advised clients, ranging from start-ups to major international corporations, in the software, wireless, biotechnical, publishing, music, and healthcare industries. Drafted and negotiated agreements related to the development, licensing, marketing, sale and distribution of software, creative content, and other intellectual property. Clearance and prosecution of copyrights and trademarks. Representative Clients: Microsoft Corporation, Spacelabs… Show more Attorney, Intellectual Property. Represented and advised clients, ranging from start-ups to major international corporations, in the software, wireless, biotechnical, publishing, music, and healthcare industries. Drafted and negotiated agreements related to the development, licensing, marketing, sale and distribution of software, creative content, and other intellectual property. Clearance and prosecution of copyrights and trademarks. Representative Clients: Microsoft Corporation, Spacelabs Medical, Keg Restaurants, Fulcrum Technologies, Diadora America, Talisma Corporation, Washington Health Foundation, YMCA of Greater Seattle. Representative Transactions: Negotiated and drafted agreements relating to: technology development and joint development; content and data licensing; marketing and distribution; website development and hosting; privacy statements and terms of use; website linking and framing; marketing and advertising; independent contractor, work for hire, and consulting relationships; non-disclosure and confidentiality; domain name registration and transfer; intellectual property acquisition and assignment; publicity releases; trademark and patent licensing. Show less

Attorney in Commercial Litigation group. Clients included international corporations in the tobacco, waste management, and software industries. Researched and drafted briefs for all stages of trial and appellate practice. Conducted legal research, drafted memoranda, and presented findings to co-counsel on an array of legal issues. Managed discovery, including evidentiary production and negotiation of discovery conflicts with opposing counsel. Conducted interviews and participated in strategy… Show more Attorney in Commercial Litigation group. Clients included international corporations in the tobacco, waste management, and software industries. Researched and drafted briefs for all stages of trial and appellate practice. Conducted legal research, drafted memoranda, and presented findings to co-counsel on an array of legal issues. Managed discovery, including evidentiary production and negotiation of discovery conflicts with opposing counsel. Conducted interviews and participated in strategy formulation with clients. Assisted in expert witness preparation and evidentiary compilation and analysis. Show less