MerchSource is a vertically-integrated cross-category, multi-channel consumer goods designer, developer, importer and distributor.MerchSource's product line includes electronics, remote control vehicles, natural wood toys, educational toys, wellness, home decor, men's gifts and pet items. MerchSource distributes such products under both its in-house and licensed brands, including Discovery Kids, Sharper Image and FAO Schwarz.Headquartered in Irvine, CA, MerchSource operates sourcing offices in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Ningbo and Guangzhou.

Engaged in a tech-focused legal practice that serves to bridge the needs of companies without in-house counsel, from the perspective of a stakeholder rather than a service provider.

United Pacific has established itself as one of the largest independent owners, suppliers and operators of gas stations and convenience stores in the Western United States. United Pacific operates its retail and wholesale businesses with annual revenue over $1.7B in California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington and Colorado with annual revenues. The Company is a portfolio business of Fortress Investment Group LLC, a leading, highly diversified global investment management firm.• Drafted and negotiated commercial agreements for vendor, marketing and retail services, as well as master services agreements for the retail and gas sector with a focus on technology adoption, risk exposure, electronic payment processes and privacy compliance including the CCPA.• Served as primary lead on actions pertaining to litigation, employment and administrative law, including negotiating such actions to resolution.• Advised senior level management on issues relating to commercial contracts and technology adoption & implementation, including electronic payment systems and data security services.

N2N Legal is an “end-to-end” legal services provider offering customized legal solutions to businesses in need of legal support.• Reviewed and revised commercial agreements for brokerage agreements, retail services agreements and master services agreements for the consumer packaged goods sector.• Reviewed and analyzed due diligence documentation for M&A transactions.

iflix was a primarily SVOD entertainment streaming service providing local and Hollywood content to subscribers in SE Asia, MENA, SSA and other emerging markets worldwide.- Counseled senior legal and executive staff on legal matters related to corporate finance and funding activities, including cross-border joint ventures and investments.- Negotiated, drafted and revised various agreements for commercial media content licensing.- Oversaw the structuring of internal-facing policy and external terms & conditions.

Served on the Board of Directors for Property Connect Holdings Limited (ASX-listed as PCH), as an Executive Director, to oversee the reverse merger of Property Connect Incorporated (US) with Conquest Agri Limited (ASX:CQA) and a public offering of A$2.5m and subsequent raises of A$2.0m and A$1.55m.

Notable events:- Established corporate structure and offices in multiple states.- Oversaw the reverse merger of Property Connect Incorporated (US) with Conquest Agri Limited (ASX:CQA) and a public offering of A$2.5m and subsequent raises of A$2.0m and A$1.55m.Managed Legal & Compliance:- Formulated, drafted & maintained all corporate policies, employment agreements, vendor agreements, licensing agreements, etc.- Managed and determined intellectual property policy and direction.- Managed outside counsel for specialty services - fair housing consultation, US/Aus tax/accounting, intellectual property.- Compliance for labor, corporate, tax regulation.

Operations:Managed the following:- US fiscal activity - both at policy & direction and as a primary day-to-day lead.- Communications with Board of Directors of parent company Property Connect Holdings and its corporate advisors (Wentworth Capital Group Partners), to help integrate PCH Board direction to US strategy and implementation.- CEO correspondence to investors and customers in both the US and Australia.- US contracts, negotiations & payments for vendors, leases, services & utilities.- IT structuring & maintenance for all US offices.- HR, benefits and payroll administration.- Day to day office manager for all US offices.Product:Supported product development:- Act as a second to CEO for direction and guidance in all aspects of product development and execution.- Build & manage Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system (Pipedrive).- Manage Customer Support ticketing system (Zendesk)- Manage day-to-day requests from dev team for content, access and communication (Jira).- Support day-to-day US communication flow with Australia-based parties.

- Established and oversaw due diligence procedures for international joint venture transactions for corporate finance totalling over $135M.

Founded LSATZone.com, an online test preparation course for the Law School Admissions Test.• Advised clients on LSAT preparation and test taking since founding; 98% satisfaction rate and average improvement of over 10 out of 180 total points.• Advised students admitted to a number of top law schools including Columbia, Harvard and Yale.Created all non-licensed material and content for the test preparation course.

- Collaborated with cross-functional teams consisting of Lead Counsel, Discovery Counsel, Outside Counsel and Project Managers on discovery process, including complex patent infringement, anti-trust/competition, human resources, corporate transactions/M&A and federal regulatory investigations (U.S., Europe and China).- Reduced discovery costs and improved quality control over data population by developing and applying advanced analytics, search tools and functions.- Coordinated the quality control workflow of discovery from ingestion to document production, assisted in internal investigations and deposition preparation.- Advised and consulted with vendors on integration of their platforms with internal, proprietary discovery analytics and production workflows.

Reviewed, analyzed and provided feedback on definitive legal documents written in Mandarin for complex IP litigation cases involving companies in China and the USA. Critically analyzed and consolidated reviewer feedback and work product for presentation to Litigation Counsel for trial; Managed team of sixteen (16) people and legal document review process to meet aggressive deadlines and schedules.

Consumer Fraud DepartmentResearched and produced information memoranda on fraudulent real estate transfer and bankruptcy cases at the direction of staff litigation counsel; Led all aspects of case research and preparation; Primary day-to-day contact for clients.

Real Estate/Construction Litigation (Business Practice Group)Produced information memoranda on real estate and construction practice areas, including zoning, environmental regulations and construction defects; Managed production of legal documents for clients and public agencies in preparation for deposition and trial; Primary day-to-day contact for clients in discovery and litigation proceedings.Select Projects:- California Environmental Quality Act & National Environmental Policy Act filings for 25-acre primary and secondary school construction projects.

Appellate LawProduced information memoranda for business litigation and criminal cases before the U.S. Circuit Court and U.S. Supreme Court.Select Projects:- Marshall v. Marshall: U.S. Supreme Court case regarding bankruptcy determination for the Estate of J. Howard Marshall II. between Anna Nicole Smith and E. Pierce Marshall.

Summer Trainee Solicitor, Corporate Law and FinanceProduced information memoranda and drafted/reviewed definitive legal documents related to M&A and corporate finance transactions; Worked closely with client and primary underwriter to draft an IPO prospectus in Beijing, China.Select Projects:- SG $115mil IPO of China Milk Products Group (Ticker: CMILK) on the Singapore Stock Exchange.

Summer Extern in the Chambers of the Honorable Dale S. Fischer.- Critically analyzed complaints for jurisdictional basis and the elements of the causes of action.- Researched, wrote and edited memoranda related to case law for business litigation and federal crimes cases. - Assisted clerks with courtroom proceedings.

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Summer Intern, Marketing and Production