Rich Santalesa Esq., Cipp-Us, Cipm Email & Phone Number

Fairfield, Ct, Us

The Sm@rtedgeLaw Group is a new breed of law firm - established to break the stale mold of law practices to address today’s fast moving digital economy. Our goal is to efficiently meet your legal needs, whether you are an tech-savvy individual, new start-up or established household name. Unlike law firms or legal department that slow you down, we apply the latest technology and best practices to respond quickly and cost effectively providing the edge you need while always ensuring you meet legal regulations and requirements.The firm’s range of practice areas and services may be found under the Services tab at our website, www.smartedgelaw.com, but in short, if digital data is involved we address the legal issues raised, because we’re Smartedge – and “Smart companies need a Smart Edge”™- Legal, technical and strategic consulting services for 21st century companies.

New York, New York, Us

Based in New York City and Fairfield, Connecticut, I represent clients in electronic commerce, cloud computing, data and information security matters, IT contracting and services, trademarks, copyrights, outsourcing, privacy issues, and other commercial arrangements involving technology, data and intellectual property for technology-savvy companies.Full details on announcement at: http://www.infolawgroup.com/admin/trackback/205963

Valhalla, New York, Us

Short term contract position with a terrific, friendly and whip-smart team at the FUJIFILM legal department, which serves all FUJIFILM's various North American entities. For my part I primarily worked on matters for several divisions of the newly formed FUJIFILM North America Corp (into which various previously independent companies were rolled up), FUJIFILM Electronic Materials and FUJIFILM Hunt Chemical U.S.A., Inc.

New York, Ny, Us

Contract interim Inhouse counsel in extremely fast paced environment engaged in drafting, reviewing and negotiating non-disclosure and master service agreements with clients including numerous Fortune 500 companies; maintained corporate minute boards and manage state filings; conducted trademark policing efforts in conjunction with outside counsel; interacted daily with business groups on client issues, data privacy and data retention matters; liaison with Paris headquarters to coordinate global legal policies.

New Haven, Ct, Us

Broad based corporate transactional practice representing a range of domestic and international clients in e-commerce and Internet-related agreements, trademark and copyright strategies, and IT subcontracting and outsourcing master service agreements as well as IP due diligence for M&A transactions. Draft and negotiate service agreements and other contracts related to services, marketing promotions, competitive joint ventures, and digital media and publishing. Draft private equity subscription agreements, consents and placements memoranda. Review and advise clients on privacy, data retention and security agreements, software escrow and licensing agreements, and hardware lease review and negotiation. Responsible for handling investigation and drafting legal memoranda for multi-state data breach response for international client.

Commercial transactions practice focused in real estate financing, leasing, acquisitions and licensing matters. Negotiated and drafted commercial leasing transactions, loan refinancing, and contracts in connection with corporate mergers. Responsible for due diligence for $230 million joint venture purchase of multiple lots and air rights for merger and development; assisted with review and closing of mezzanine financing totaling $300 million.

Created and launched Direct-PR service, covered in the Wall Street Journal, to connect PR professionals and journalists. Developed PDA & Wireless World newsletter. Contributed numerous articles on software and technology to industry and mainstream publications, including New York Times, IEEE Spectrum, Wired, PC Magazine, and other publications.

Assisted full-time judicial law clerks to Judge William H. Pauley III in petition reviews, procedures, sentencing determinations and research.

Assisted Judge Gerald Lebovits and his law clerk with court proceedings, decision and written opinion, riding circuit between Kings Cty and Richmond Cty.

Leeds, West Yorkshire, Gb

Planned, sourced and managed technology strategy and tactics to accommodate company growth from three to ninety employees. Reviewed and negotiated all technology-related contracts, agreements and licenses. Briefed Board of Directors on technology direction and proposals

New York, Ny, Us

Co-taught journalism workshop focused on Internet technologies and techniques with Sree Sreenivasan and Andrew Lih

Developed and managed company’s Internet launch and strategic presence. Planned editorial flow and publication of catalogs in 11 different countries shortening time from layout to press, cutting production budget and streamlining delivery.

London, London, Gb

Led award-winning monthly publication with BPA circulation of 292,000+ from magazine start-up to magazine shut-down. Worked to hired, manage and work closely with an eclectic group of terrific editors and staff; Developed editorial calendar and briefed sales teams on highlights of upcoming coverage; nominated for MagazineWeek Editorial Excellence Award (General Computing category); founded WinUser Labs to foster industry benchmarks and testing.

New York, New York, Us

Responsible for technical accuracy of 225+ pages of editorial each month and for contributing reviews and articles. Launched and co-authored “Hard Edge” monthly column covering technology tips, software and hardware. Founded industry recognized 35-page Tech Section where I assigned, managed and edited freelance contributions. As a "ZD Fellow" representing Computer Shopper I worked with technical editors from other Ziff-Davis publications to help develop and provide feedback on ZD Labs

Handled brokerage back end programming in mainframe and PC infrastructure to maintain client records, process transactions and fulfill NYSE/Security Industry Automation Corp. (SIAC) production requirements.

J.D., Law

B.A., Double Major - Computer Science, English

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