Head of litigation overseeing all aspects of litigation strategy, case management, and resolution. Develop and implement comprehensive litigation strategies that align with corporate objectives, ensuring effective risk management and cost control. Advise C-suite executives and senior management on litigation risks and strategies, providing insights that inform decision-making and business development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including compliance, data privacy, and business development, to ensure alignment on legal strategies and corporate goals.

Head of litigation overseeing the litigation and disputes docket, managing all aspects of case strategy, execution, and resolution to protect the company’s interests and mitigate legal risks. Lead and coordinated investigations related to potential legal issues, ensuring thorough analysis and effective responses to protect the company from litigation exposure. Implemented comprehensive subpoena response program, ensuring timely and compliant responses to requests for information while minimizing disruption to business operations. Collaborated with external counsel as needed, managing relationships and ensuring alignment on litigation strategies and objectives. Implemented best practices for document management and retention in relation to litigation and investigations, enhancing the company’s overall legal compliance framework.

Oversaw diverse portfolio of intellectual property matters, including patent, copyright, and trademark, as well as commercial disputes related to data privacy and contracts across multiple jurisdictions, including the US, Canada, Brazil, UK, and Germany. Collaborated closely with outside counsel to develop and execute effective case strategies, reviewing and editing pleadings, discovery materials, and briefs. Managed litigation budgets, ensuring cost-effective use of resources while achieving favorable outcomes in complex legal matters. Partnered with the Regulatory Legal team to address temporary restraining orders (TROs), subpoenas, and document requests, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and timely responses. Acted as a DMCA specialist, working in conjunction with the Trust & Safety team to respond to copyright and trademark infringement notices, safeguarding the company’s intellectual property rights.

Represented prominent tech and media companies in high-stakes trade secret, copyright, and licensing disputes in California state and federal courts, including the Central and Northern Districts of California, Eastern District of Pennsylvania, and Southern District of New York, as well as arbitrations. Appeared before the "Rate Court" in SDNY and the Copyright Royalty Board in Washington, D.C., advocating for clients in complex regulatory proceedings and hearings. Led and managed teams of associates throughout all phases of litigation, including case strategy development, drafting and reviewing pleadings, negotiating scheduling orders, conducting discovery, and preparing dispositive motions, trials, and post-trial submissions. Demonstrated significant expertise in negotiating and drafting licensing agreements affecting thousands of constituents. Engaged in high-level negotiations with some of the media industry's most prominent companies and attorneys, successfully securing favorable terms and outcomes for clients. Mentored junior attorneys and associates, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment within the litigation team.

Specialized in intellectual property law with a focus on music copyright and licensing, assisting brand-name businesses in negotiating and litigating licensing fees for access to musical works and sound recordings from licensors. Drafted complex licensing agreements following the establishment of litigated or negotiated rates. Additionally defended major pharmaceutical companies in products liability matters, including breach of warranty, failure to warn, and fraud claims, effectively managing high-stakes litigation. Gained extensive experience in employment law, representing Bay Area employers in wage and hour disputes, meal and rest break violations, and discrimination cases, including class action lawsuits.Contributed to the firm’s reputation for excellence in litigation by achieving favorable outcomes for clients through negotiation, settlement, and trial advocacy.

Represented Bay Area employers in a wide range of labor and employment matters, providing comprehensive legal advice and counsel to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Managed all aspects of discovery and case strategy, including discovery requests, responses, and motions, while ensuring effective case management throughout the litigation process. Prepared for and attended trials, demonstrating strong advocacy skills in handling numerous wage and hour disputes, class actions, and discrimination/harassment matters. Drafted and updated employee handbooks for major U.S. employers, tailoring policies to meet specific organizational needs and legal requirements. Collaborated with clients to develop proactive strategies for minimizing legal risks and enhancing workplace compliance, fostering positive employer-employee relationships. Engaged in settlement negotiations and alternative dispute resolution processes, achieving favorable outcomes for clients while minimizing litigation costs.

Member of Employment group representing major Bay Area employers in all aspects of litigation.

Account Manager at small public relations firm representing numerous Fortune-500 clients, including international banks and financial services institutions.