Shanika Weerasundara Email & Phone Number

Bellevue, Washington, Us

As Viome's Lead Corporate Counsel and Chief Privacy Officer, I am heading the Legal Department. I am responsible for overall legal matters on: Clearing, acquiring, protecting, and licensing intellectual propertyCommercial contracting, procurement, technology licensingProducts counseling on new products and servicesNegotiate Complex Strategic PartnershipsPrivacy Compliance (HIPAA, GDPR, CCPA, etc.)Research CollaborationsRegulatory ComplianceAcquisitions and Integration of IP (Post-Merger)Human resources and workplace issuesCommercial Leases and Real Estate PortfolioManufacturing, Supply Chain, and Fulfillment Marketing & Advertising CommunicationsEquity Based CompensationInvestor Due DiligenceCybersecurity & Data GovernanceLegal Budget, outside counsel, and team buildingPolicies and Processes to improve scalabilityLegal and compliance risk mitigationJoin the wellness revolution: check out Viome: https://www.viome.com/

Bellevue, Washington, Us

2019 - Present: Founder, Director, Advisor2015 - 2019: CEO, Managing PartnerAs Corporate General Counsels, using Smart Legal Solutions, we help our clients better manage their legal spending by having access to trusted legal advisors with expert level skills.Our Smart IP Solutions™ help companies secure IP more efficiently (patents and trademarks) at 40% less than what they cost in the open market that use traditional firms. Our solution providers use ML& AI for faster and better results with higher degree of predictability of success. Ask us about details. Using DealDriver™, we help emerging tech companies with outstanding enterprise products and services close revenue oriented strategic deals and relationship building. Core values: efficiency, resourcefulness, understanding customers' business, and hyper growth through strategic relationships.TeqLaa also helps with: - Generating revenue growth opportunities through strategic relationships- Serve as US IP and corporate counsels for overseas companies- Maintaining relationships with customers, suppliers, and corporate partners- Acquiring IP (Patents and Trademarks) at significantly less cost (40% less) (Our IP Experts use AI and ML to streamline and drive efficiencies in the patent process).- Intellectual Property (Acquisition, Protection, and Licensing)- Transactional Legal expertise- Making deals happen!

Gaithersburg, Maryland, Us

A 501 (C) (3) non-profit and social enterprise that enables access to equal education and employment for socioeconomically disadvantaged youth using an innovative model. As its PNW Region Head, I have raised scholarships for more than 100 students.Model & Impact: Educate Lanka’s innovative blended model integrates online technological advancement with a unique private-social partnership providing financial access, mentoring, skills, and employment for disadvantaged students. So far, Educate Lanka has provided over $500,000 in micro-scholarships to over 1,200 students across Sri Lanka with 500 employed successfully.How can you support?If you have been fortunate to encounter Sri Lanka and its amazing people, I invite you to join me in uplifting the lives of youth of Sri Lanka through education. Please connect with me for further details including how you can be an Ambassador. Checkout Educate Lanka’s collaboration with Mastercard on “Doing Well, Doing Good”

San Jose, California, Us

At the forefront of innovation in software development, QA engineering, technology product consulting, and digital services, 1BillionTech is headquartered in Silicon Valley with development centers and operations in Colombo, Sri Lanka. As a trusted partner in planning, development, testing, and delivery of software solutions, 1BillionTech's clientele include sophisticated stock exchanges, financial and IT service providers, telecom service providers, hospitals, bitcoin bazaars, and innovative startups in the Silicon Valley. Core values: High integrity, and mutually rewarding long term relationships.

Seattle, Wa, Us

Robodub delivers a high quality autonomous drone platform for industrial security. Robodub's morphing drone technology led by University of Washington received a major aerospace and technology grant under JCATI program. Robodub's advanced technology solutions use artificial intelligence and IoT applications.Talk to me if you like to know more about licensing Robodub technology.

Redmond, Washington, Us

A group of entrepreneurs who share a unique bond - being Ex Microsofties. If this description fits you, I invite you to join Microsoft Alumni Network and this group for great learning and networking opportunities. Also, thanks for spreading the words.

Sacramento, California, Us

Emojot revolutionizes audience engagement by enabling two-way conversations based on real-time crowd sentiment analysis.Emojot platform uses emojis to capture emotions while enabling meaningful conversations and powerful analytics across scenarios ranging from employee feedback, events, reality TV shows, political campaigns, news programs, competitions and targeted marketing campaigns.Talk to me if you like to know more about licensing Emojot technology.

Kirkland, Wa, Us

Serving on the Board of Directors of this historic and eclectic organization is a true honor. KAC promotes artistic mastery and community participation in the visual arts while preserving the historic Peter Kirk Building of this great burgeoning tech city that I live in - Kirkland. Chair - Governance Committee; Member - Annual Gala Committee 2015; Member - Executive Director Search Committee. Board Leadership Training Program - successful completion of the program conducted by The Arts Fund Seattle: https://www.artsfund.org/programs/board-leadership-trainingJoin us for the ARTbeat Gala in October 29th 2016 at Westin Bellevue - 80s Thriller! http://www.kirklandartscenter.org/

FenSens makes parking safe and simple with a smart license frame & hands-free mobile app experience. FenSens democratizes new car technology by making it affordable, available, and easy-to-use for ANY car owner without having to call a "Car Guy" to install. FenSens team won the First prize at Startup Weekend (Maker's Edition) in November 2014 at Google Campus. We were a group of total strangers united together with a single goal: learn to build a company in 54 hours. FenSens went LIVE on Indiegogo in 2016, commercially released in 2018, and available now.

Boulder, Colorado, Us

After a decade plus experience inside large corporations, it was the time to learn the world of an entrepreneur. So I jumped into this rapid immersive learning experience: Startup Weekend. Within the Startup Weekend framework, I was able to be an organizer (Startup Weekend Bellevue), entrepreneur in learning (Startup Weekend Maker's Edition at Google), and mentor (Startup Weekend Healthcare) all in a span of 18 months. Startup Weekend teaches the baby steps on how to be an entrepreneur. We organized a fully booked event at Bellevue City Hall that brought Enterprises and Startups together. At Google campus (Maker Edition), our amazing team won the first prize out of 17+ contesting teams in electronics, mechanical, web, and mobile technologies. At Bothell Startup Weekend, I joined hands with many senior leaders to be a mentor. Over this period, I felt like a kid again: learning, growing, helping, mentoring all without worrying about my role, what I get paid, or performance - you just do the best and the results appear right away. The most exciting and exhilarating team work that I've done in a decade. Our company is Fensens: Ready to rock 'n roll to remove the "oops!" in low speed vehicle maneuvering - check out; we competed in Global Startup Battle - Champion's track; and watch out for our Kickstarter campaign! http://fensens.co/http://blog.up.co/2014/12/01/fensens-wins-kirkland-startup-weekend-2014/http://foundrylawgroup.com/startup-weekend-and-my-rollercoaster-ride/

Boulder, Colorado, Us

Our amazing team organized this event that filled Bellevue City Hall with startup enthusiasts from both enterprise and startup worlds. I held Chair - Keynote; Mentors; and Judges. In addition, I also took on roles in media, press, sponsorships, and interviews with Whose Who in Start-ups. A valuable 54 hours with like-minded spirits. Proud to organize it with a great team.Startup Weekend is a global movement of active and empowered entrepreneurs learning the basics of founding startups and launching successful ventures.What's in the media about Startup Weekend Bellevue: http://www.up.co/communities/usa/bellevue/startup-weekend/3916http://425business.com/bird-box-science-wins-first-bellevue-startup-weekend/

Seattle, Washington, Us

Legal Counsel to entrepreneurs and technology companies of the Pacific Northwest and beyond. As a Foundry team member, I was excited to help a global network of passionate leaders on a mission to innovate, inspire, and empower teams and communities around us. Foundry is a compact team of business and IP attorneys offering entrepreneurs and growth-stage companies a targeted approach to legal planning.

Palo Alto, California, Us

Startup Grind Ambassadors bring energy and enthusiasm for startups and entrepreneurship to make an impact in the Seattle startup community. Startup Grind is a global community designed to educate, inspire, and connect entrepreneurs. We host an event each month featuring successful local founders and entrepreneurs who share their personal stories and lessons learned. Here is an excerpt from Mike's interview with Spencer Rascoff (CEO of Zillow): "Seattle has brilliant engineers, huge tech titans and a world-class university that pumps out top computer scientists and engineers. And, at least this past winter, it didn’t even rain that much. So, what’s missing in the Emerald City? A little bit of brashness. Seattle simply needs to walk with a little more swagger, and ditch some of that humility along the way..."​ Do you agree? Come join us and enjoy Seattle and Eastside; it's a lot of fun on top of learning! We meet at Galvanize and OfferUp HQ.http://startupgrind.com/seattle/

Renton, Washington, Us

Angel Investor in SAC VI, SAC VII Finalist Funds, and several private investments. Due Diligence Lead. Angel investing aligns with my "calling"​ to cause good, growth, and gain in the lives of entrepreneurs. I'm inspired to be an angel investor and a startup evangelist because of 3 reasons: i. startups create the most jobs in our economy out of any segment of business maturityii. startups have better criteria for career success for women iii. each and every large company started out first as a startupCheck out my blogs on: Angel Investing: An Angel Investor Reflects on a Pool of Seattle’s Startup Talenthttp://foundrylawgroup.com/angel-investor-reflects-pool-seattles-startup-talent/Understanding Your IP:http://www.teqlaa.com/understanding-your-ip-portfolio-part-1-of-iv-life-cycle-of-a-patent/The Gig Economy:http://www.teqlaa.com/the-gig-economys-worker-classification-dilemma/State of the Incorporation: http://www.teqlaa.com/state-of-the-incorporation-delaware-or-washington/Crowdfunding: Crowdfunding and JOBS Act Simplified (Parts I II and III)http://foundrylawgroup.com/author/shanika/

I provided hands-on business focused legal counseling to corporate executives, engineering leads, contracts managers, and program managers on intellectual property and technology deal transactions. Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on agreements in a variety of contexts. My contracting experience include negotiations for Microsoft with C-level executives of Fortune 500 companies, cloud service providers, large system integrators, public sector agencies (federal, state, and local governments), and industry leaders in financial, automotive, food processing, entertainment, aerospace, consulting, education, health care, and universities. The terms involved sensitive legal issues such as privacy, security, customer data, intellectual property, licensing, and legislative compliance (e.g., Procurement Integrity Act, UTSA, FOIA, FERPA, HIPAA, ITAR, EAR, etc.).Deal types: Technical collaboration and cooperative research, custom non-disclosure, multi-party agreements, teaming agreements, vendor contracts, custom in-bound license agreements, product use rights, etc. Licensing: Proprietary and open-source licensing.My exit window between the corporate world and stepping into the world of entrepreneurship and community builder. Being a consultant.

Bellevue, Washington, Us

3 Great Legal Non-profits: ELAP, KIND and NLCPro-bono legal service is a great way to help main street while being part of the Wall Street (i.e. corporate world). Eastside Legal Assistance Program (ELAP) is a non-profit organization that provides high-quality, no-cost civil legal services to survivors of domestic violence and to low-income residents of East and Northeast King County. Kids In Need of Defense (KIND) represents unaccompanied immigrant and refugee children who have not attorneys to represent them in their deportation proceedings. KCBA Neighborhood Legal Clinics (NLC) offers free legal advice to King County and Washington State residents who might otherwise have no access to a lawyer. These clinics are accessible regardless of barriers such as income, education, language or disability.

Redmond, Washington, Us

Microsoft is where I gained my domain expertise on the intersection of law and technology. I advised Microsoft Dynamics ERP and CRM cross-functional teams of engineers, product managers, and project managers in development, release, licensing, and post-sales support of Microsoft Dynamics family of products (Dynamics CRM and ERP software: AX, GP, NAV, SL, and C5). Yes, we shipped the game changing Dynamics AX 2012 and many more. Working at a very large law department as a Products Counsel to engineering teams is still an exhilarating experience I never forget. One of the best places for a lawyer to learn the real world of developing and releasing software in addition to receiving the guidance and mentorship of amazing senior attorneys who are committed to develop you professionally. After reviewing hundreds of technology licenses and sitting in ship rooms, I became an expert on open source licensing issues. It still feels amazing to be part of a product team and experience the ZBB in action - Ship it!Issues: Intellectual property, licensing, privacy, security, interoperability, anti-trust, open-source, internet technologies, and regulatory compliance. Counsel 1000+ team of engineers on 4 development centers (Redmond, Fargo, Copenhagen, and Bangalore) on risk management across the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). Draft, structure, and negotiate a wide range of contracts and legal agreements. Develop and implement products family-wide code acquisition and Open Source Software policy, process, and guidelines. Negotiate software licenses for all Dynamics suite of products. Manage legal assistant. Legal training. Content. Project Management. Process Improvement. Enterprise-wide Collaborations.

A sample list of companies I have been privileged to negotiate win-win agreements with: AccentureAvanadeAT&T BAE Systems Baker & McKenzieBank of AmericaBoeingCGI Technologies Cisco SystemsDellDeloitte & TouchéEMCExxonMobil FidelityFederal Reserve BankFujitsuGeneral DynamicsGeneral Motors General ElectricHewlett-Packard HoneywellHitachiIBMJohnson & JohnsonKPMGLockheed MartinMCIMcKessonNorthrop GrummanNovellPrice Waterhouse CoopersRaytheon Securian SonyTravelersToyotaUnited Parcel ServiceUnisysWalt Disney

As a brand new attorney in Seattle, I learned the art of practicing law by working with great technology attorneys from these firms.Draft, review, negotiate, and manage technology contracts for in-house legal department and law firm. Clients include global companies, brick-and-mortar business, and local and international BPO services.

Following the advice of President Abraham Lincoln, I studied law under the guidance of great attorneys of this fine Seattle law firm. Rule 6 Law Clerkship on substantive and procedural aspects of practicing law for admission to the Washington Bar. Corporate law (formations, governance, compliance, financing, secured transactions, and general commercial matters) and litigation.I like to quote the words of President Lincoln that inspired me to be a member of the bar: "If you are resolutely determined to make a lawyer of yourself, the thing is more than half done already. It is but a small matter whether you read with anybody or not. I did not read with anyone. Get the books, and read and study them till, you understand them in their principal features; and that is the main thing."Thank you President Lincoln for the great advice and inspiration-both!

Seattle, Wa, Us

My first full time job after graduate school and landing in this burgeoning tech city. I had the opportunity to learn tech and apply my licensing, governance, and negotiation skills while managing corporate governance for entities in 28+ countries. I still remember "the world was in my office!"Draft, review and negotiation of a variety of complex agreements with leading players in tech industry for in-bound and out-bound licensing, technology acquisition, and IT services.Lead anti-piracy efforts with the Business Software Alliance (now WTIA).Liaison between the Board of Directors and General Counsel and Senior Executive Team. Ran board meeting activities from planning and start to finish. Manage corporate compliance for world-wide affiliates and subsidiaries in over 28 countries. Found, screened, and engaged with outside counsel from 28+ countries ranging from UK, Ireland, Brazil, UAE, Hong-Kong to Japan.

Crowdfunding I, II, & III (3 Part Blog Series): http://foundrylawgroup.com/part-iii-crowdfunding-and-jobs-act-simplified-what-a-successful-campaign-looks-like/Angel Investing: http://foundrylawgroup.com/angel-investor-reflects-pool-seattles-startup-talent/ Entrepreneur Gene: http://foundrylawgroup.com/startup-weekend-and-my-rollercoaster-ride/

New York, Ny, Us

Finance intern on capital markets and investment offerings of Merrill Lynch under the guidance of SVP Nancy Cox. Part of Finance Major Requirement.

Colombo , Lk

Intern on investment banking offerings then existing and possible. Under the guidance of Dr. Dennis Grubb (USAID Expert on Emerging Capital Markets), wrote a set of regulatory measures for reforming the investment banking sector in Sri Lanka. Research on the separation between investment banking and commercial banking under the Glass-Steagall Act. Studied the offerings in London, New York, Hong Kong, and Japan. Made recommendations on new investment banking products suitable for Sri Lanka.

Women Board Directors Development Program

Mba, (Investment Finance)

Attorney At Law, Intellectual Property Law

Grad Cg (Uk), Corporate Governance

Juris Doctor (J.D.), Commercial Law

Ll.B., Law

Gce A/L, Commerce And Economics