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𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗹 I founded the Law Office of Spencer Johnston to provide small businesses and startups with strategic legal counsel typically reserved for companies with in-house legal teams. As a solo practitioner focused on being your fractional general counsel, I offer the expertise, responsiveness, and personalized attention that growing businesses need to thrive. My practice sits at the intersection of business law and the digital economy — helping clients navigate online business from privacy compliance to digital marketing regulations to everyday operations. 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗰𝘆 & 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 CIPP/US and CIPM certified (IAPP). I help clients develop comprehensive privacy programs, ensure compliance with CCPA, GDPR, and other regulations, and build privacy-by-design into products and services. Privacy isn't just compliance — it's a competitive advantage. A strong privacy posture builds trust, enhances brand reputation, and reduces risk. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗖 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹 Many small businesses can't justify full-time general counsel but need more than occasional outside counsel. As your fractional GC, I become an embedded part of your team — learning your business, anticipating legal needs, and providing consistent, proactive support. In-house counsel benefits at a fraction of the cost. 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗜 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 → Practical, business-minded legal advice — not just risk identification, but informed decision-making that balances risk with opportunity → Complex legal concepts explained in plain language with actionable recommendations → Engagement tailored to your needs: monthly retainer, project-based, or hybrid Every relationship starts with understanding your business — your industry, customers, competitive landscape, and goals.

I am a licensed California attorney specializing in contract law and family law matters. My contract law experience has focused on drafting and reviewing B2B and independent contractor agreements, non-disclosure agreements, service agreements, and non-compete agreements. I am adept at drafting and reviewing these documents for essential terms and compliance with state and federal law. Currently I have a number of long-term agreements with other solo-practitioners in California. I support these attorneys with their family law caseload. I have supported in divorce, child custody, alimony, temporary support, domestic violence, and restraining order cases. I am adept at completing the required forms and drafting necessary motions for these cases. I am available for additional long-term partnerships! My background is in criminal defense, I have 4+ years of litigation experience in criminal court as a law clerk and a Deputy Public Defender in Arkansas and California. Since switching to working as a solo-practitioner I have focused on contract drafting and review and family law (divorce and custody) matters. In addition to my juris doctorate, I also hold my Masters in Public Administration. I previously worked as a Development Manager for a non-profit organization where I was tasked with managing fundraising and marketing. In this role, I also had an employment law focus as I reviewed and drafted employee polices for this organization to ensure compliance with California and federal law. I would love to work with you on your next project, whether short or long term. I can provide document review, legal research and writing, motion drafting, legal opinion letters, and much more. Thank you for considering me for your next project! BAR ADMISSIONS: California Bar Exam, July 2022, CA Bar #345274.

Contract Law, Contract Lifecycle Management -CLM, Strategic Sourcing & Procurement - Indirect, Bid Management - RFP/RFx/RFQ, Technology - Compliance and Governance, IT, Data Privacy, AI, Digital Transformation. Top Skills - IT Contract Management Supplier Negotiations Strategic Sourcing Procurement Management RFP & Bid Management Vendor Management IT Procurement Contract Governance Contract Lifecycle Management ⚖️Hey, I’m Nidhi Sodhani, a qualified attorney and legal consultant with a solid background in IT procurement, vendor governance, and cross-border legal advisory. With over a decade of experience, I specialize in drafting, negotiating, and enforcing high-value contracts, ensuring legal and regulatory compliance across jurisdictions. 💼 Clients trust me for clear, strategic counsel on complex legal matters, risk mitigation, and business-critical documentation. Whether you're navigating international trade laws or optimizing contract frameworks, I bring the precision and reliability you expect from top legal talent. 𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐦𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲-𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈 𝐮𝐩𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐧𝐨 𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐫 𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝. ✨ What I Bring to the Table: ✅ Contract Law & Corporate Compliance 📃 Masterfully crafted Terms of Use, SaaS agreements, Licensing, Development, and Service Agreements 📃 Cross-border Joint Ventures, M&A Contracts, and Partnership Agreements 📃 Operating Agreements, MOUs, Equity & Shareholder Agreements 📃 Infrastructure project contracts including Roads, Water, Gas, Wind, and Hydrogen energy sectors ✅ Data Protection & Privacy Laws 🤖 AI Compliance & Governance Guidelines 🔏 GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, and HITECH compliance documentation 📃 Data Processing Agreements (DPA), Sub-DPAs, Transfer Impact Assessments (TIA), and Privacy Impact Assessments 📃 Privacy & Cookie Policies tailored for international apps and websites ✅ IT, SaaS, & E-Commerce 📃 EULAs, SaaS Terms, Refund/Cancellation Policies, Purchase Agreements 📃 Technology Development and Blockchain Agreements 📃 Vendor contracts and procurement governance for IT sourcing ✅ Intellectual Property & Licensing 📃 NDAs, IP Assignments, Copyright, Trademark & Patent Licensing 📃 Media & Entertainment Legal Support 📃 IP protection for Generative AI and Legal Tech platforms ✅ Employment & HR Contracts 📃 Employment, Contractor & Termination Agreements 📃 Founder, Advisor & Profit-Sharing Agreements ✅ Infrastructure, Utilities, and Energy Law 📃 Drafting & reviewing contracts in energy (wind/hydrogen), utilities (gas, water), and civil infrastructure (roads, bridges) 📃 Compliance for public-private partnerships (PPPs), EPC agreements & sustainability contracts ⚖️ Key Achievements You Can Count On 💰 Saved over $10M by renegotiating high-value IT contracts. 🤝 Resolved Complex Disputes, delivering $2M in cost avoidance and $700K in recoveries. 📑 Managed Contracts Worth $ 3.5 B+, ensuring compliance and claims recovery. 🌐 Built Global Compliance Frameworks aligned with ISO standards, GDPR, and other key regulations. 🌍 Industries I’ve Worked With :- I’ve successfully supported legal and procurement teams across: ⚖️ Law Firms – Contract drafting, legal research, and negotiation. 🚀 Startups (Various Sectors) – Formation documents, investor agreements, SaaS contracts, and go-to-market legal strategies 🚚 Logistics & Transportation – Global IT vendor management and compliance. 💼 Managed Services – IT outsourcing contracts and regulatory support. 💳 Financial Services – Data privacy and risk controls in service agreements. ⚡ Energy & Infrastructure – PPAs, concession terms, and infrastructure contracts. 💼 How I Can Support Your Business, Law Firm, or Startup: ✍️ Contracts & Agreements – Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating solid legal documents. 🔐 Data Privacy & IT Law – Ensuring full compliance across global operations. 💼 Vendor & Procurement Strategy – Securing favorable terms and reducing legal risk. ⚖️ Governance & Risk Management – Creating structures to protect your interests. 🤝 A Trusted Legal Partner With integrity, precision, and collaboration, I provide honest and detail-oriented legal solutions tailored to your needs. I work closely with you to align my services with your goals, ensuring results that matter. 💼⚖️ Looking for a lawyer who gets both business and law? Let's connect and discuss how I can help with contracts, compliance, and more. Reach out today and let’s create something great! 🚀

Dynamic Commercial Contracts & Legal Operations Professional with more than 20 years of experience helping businesses, startups, solo attorneys, and small law firms draft, review, and manage commercial agreements with confidence. I combine corporate-level contracts experience with modern AI-assisted contract review tools to deliver faster, more consistent drafting, redlining, and risk identification. Every agreement receives experienced human review to validate AI-generated suggestions, identify business and contractual risks, and provide practical recommendations. Services include: • Drafting commercial agreements, including NDAs, MSAs, Statements of Work, Independent Contractor Agreements, licensing agreements, vendor and supplier agreements, service agreements, and related business contracts • Contract review, redlining, risk identification, and issue spotting • AI-assisted contract review with experienced human quality control • Contract templates, clause libraries, checklists, and document packages • Contract administration and legal operations support • Paralegal overflow support for solo attorneys and small law firms • Ongoing contract support on a project or retainer basis My background includes commercial contracts and legal operations roles with Biocom California, Fortis Advisors, The UPS Store, and organizations in manufacturing, collectibles licensing, and commercial litigation. Throughout my career, I have partnered with attorneys, executives, and business teams to draft, review, negotiate, and administer commercial agreements across the full contract lifecycle. Clients value my practical, business-minded approach, attention to detail, responsiveness, and ability to deliver high-quality work while helping improve efficiency through proven contract processes and AI-enabled workflows. Important Disclaimer I am not a licensed attorney and do not provide legal advice or legal representation. My services are limited to contract drafting, document preparation, contract review, legal operations, and paralegal support. Clients should consult a licensed attorney for legal advice specific to their circumstances. If you're looking for an experienced contracts professional who combines sound business judgment with modern AI-assisted workflows, I'd welcome the opportunity to discuss your project.

ECOMMERCE OPERATIONS MANAGER + ARCHITECT — SHOPIFY · SUBSCRIPTION · RETENTION · CRO I run end-to-end ecommerce operations for founder-led Shopify brands — the contractor a founder hands the entire backend to so they can stay focused on growth. I take direction once, run independently, flag problems before they compound, and build systems that don't require hand-holding. I have 8 years of experience as the ecommerce operator and manager for a 5,000 SKU apparel brand, a DTC multi-channel skincare brand, and a wholesale beauty-supply brand. Recent work, by the numbers: ▸ Migrated a full subscription program from Awtomic to Recharge — 7,267 contracts migration; identified and recovered 150 orphaned contracts representing $11K+ in lost revenue. ▸ Audited subscription churn (median 56-day interval, drop-off between orders 2–3) and designed a tiered discount + Recharge Rewards architecture to break the acquisition treadmill. ▸ Led a full Shopify theme rebuild and product-architecture overhaul — consolidated ~29 per-product templates into shared metafield/metaobject-driven templates across a multi-phase launch. ▸ Built an 8-domain site-health diagnostic (traffic, funnel, technical, SEO, GEO, behavior, merchandising, tech stack) and rebuilt the tracking/attribution stack — and fixed a survey reviews tool capturing only 7% of orders. ▸ Analyzed a full year of shipping data — quantified a $47,813 Priority-shipping subsidy and restructured the free-shipping policy. ▸ Built a Gorgias AI support agent and full CS SOP from scratch, trained a VA customer service agent on policies and complex ticket handling for full scope resolutions. ▸ Established GS1/barcode compliance for Amazon and big-box retail plus a B2B carton-labeling system. ▸ Launched a 4-tier affiliate program (UpPromote + Klaviyo architecture) and a 7-tier subscriber gifting program (238 customers, $10,696, 119 conversions). ▸ Built enrollment and backorder automations across Klaviyo, Jotform, Zapier, Shopify Flow, and Mechanic. What I own end to end: ▸ Shopify Plus storefront — backend to storefront, theme, PDP, product data, metafields. ▸ Subscription strategy — migration, contract structure, churn, LTV/AOV lift. ▸ Retention stack — Recharge, Klaviyo flows/segmentation, rewards/loyalty programs, affiliate platforms. ▸ CRO — upsell/cross-sell, UX/UI, SEO + GEO for AI discoverability. ▸ Fulfillment & COGS — ShipStation, shipping/logistics, packing margins and label costs. ▸ Customer experience — Built Gorgias AI responses, automated macros, SOPs, complex ticket resolution. ▸ App-stack audits — redundancy, consolidation, ops-budget reduction. ▸ Project management — Notion, Asana, Slack; multi-agency dev/design coordination. My Parsons School of Design background brings UX/UI and visual-merchandising literacy alongside operational and analytical rigor. I'm self-taught across my entire stack and use AI as a force multiplier — every output scrutinized against my own industry experience. Tools: Shopify Plus · Recharge · Klaviyo · Gorgias · ShipStation · Smile · UpPromote · Mechanic · Shopify Flow · Okendo · Triple Whale · Notion · Asana · Slack · Google Workspace · Canva · Photoshop · GA4 · AWS · Cloudflare · GoDaddy · Mailchimp · Claude AI

Licensed attorney with expertise in several fields of law. Serving both individuals and organizations of all sizes.