Kathleen (Katie) Long Email & Phone Number

Bend, OR, US

Bellevue, WA, US

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, including but not limited to SaaS agreements, partner agreements, marketing agreements and vendor agreements.
• Advise on the legal implications of business decisions and propose solutions that align with the company's objectives while mitigating legal risks.
• Work in partnership with internal stakeholders, including sales, finance, information security, operations, and product development teams, to ensure contracts align with business objectives and mitigate potential risks.
• Collaborate on the development and implementation of company policies and procedures.
• Provide legal advice and support on matters related to commercial transactions, intellectual property, data privacy, and compliance.
• Lead and mentor other legal professionals, fostering a collaborative, congenial, and high-performing work environment.

Seattle, WA, US

Researched laws, guidelines and standard practices related to open source software company; monitored current events and changing guidelines to provide relevant guidance to the organization; educated organization about applicable laws and organizational policies, risks and recommended actions; designed and recommended polices and procedures to enable.

Seattle, WA, US

Seattle, WA, US

Reviewed, negotiated and maintained all domestic and international professional services agreements for largest architecture and design firm in the Puget Sound area with 2015 revenue of $180M. Created and maintained company policies and procedures. Counseled clients regarding relevant rules and regulations which affect a business providing architectural.

Represented clients in Federal trademark infringement, unfair competition, and tort lawsuits. Assisted clients with all aspects of trademark and copyright law, including initial applications, office actions, oppositions before the TTAB, licensing, maintenance and protection. Prepared cease and desist letters, negotiated out of court settlements for.

Acted as lead attorney for all trademark and copyright clients at busy two attorney intellectual property law firm. Filed trademark and copyright applications, responded to trademark office actions, settled infringement cases out of court, appeared before the Trademark Trial and Appeals Board, and negotiated license agreements. Counseled clients on.

Conducted research for four attorney general practice law firm. Areas of research included torts, property disputes, estates, bankruptcy, and business law. Composed memorandums of law, demand letters, complaints, answers, and responses. Represented clients at supplemental hearings. Counseled clients on commercial lease agreements.

In-house lead on company sales and purchasing contracts as well as MOU’s, LOI’s and confidentiality agreements for renewable fuel company with 2007 sales of $89 million. Created template documents for sales and purchasing contracts. Negotiated complex consents and waivers related to $101 million financing facility. Oversaw compliance and reporting for.

Camas, Washington, US