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I’ve been practicing commercial law for over 25 years, and am motivated by identifying creative solutions to challenging situations . I work with founders, business owners, investors, and international clients on the contracts and disputes that run their businesses - SaaS agreements, IP, employment, privacy, cease and desists, and more. My approach to drafting and dispute resolution combines creativity and persistence to reach practical outcomes for all parties. I’m direct, I move quickly, and I don’t dress things up. Background: LL.M. in Corporate Finance and M&A from Fordham Law, LL.M. in International Taxation from Hebrew University of Jerusalem, years at Deloitte (New York and Tel Aviv) on cross-border work, and years at Sunrise Securities Group counseling technology, cybersecurity, and real estate investment companies on financing, SEC reporting, and board governance. Admitted in New York. Fluent in English and Hebrew. What I work on most: • SaaS agreements, MSAs, and B2B commercial contracts • International and cross-border commercial transactions • Corporate counsel formation, governance, operating agreements, joint ventures • Corporate restructuring and reorganization • Tax planning and tax-driven structuring (U.S. and international) • Employment law agreements, contractors, non-competes, workplace issues • IP licensing, copyright protection, and infringement enforcement • Cease and desist letters • Privacy policies, terms of service, and data agreements • Demand letters and pre-litigation strategy • Ongoing counsel for small businesses What clients have said: “Absolutely top-tier. Strategic, fast, and incredibly professional.” “If you’re looking for an attorney who’s smart, intuitive, and truly looks out for you, Yael Katz is the one.” “Highly knowledgeable, thoughtful, and clearly an expert in her field.” Feel free to reach out for a non-billable preliminary consultation. I’ll give you initial guidance on what you’re working on, and we can take it from there.

As a committed human resources professional with a strong record of achievement in a wide range of industries, performing diverse HR related assignments such as: HR Assistant & Clerical Support Payroll Administration Answer employee and manager HR related questions Full Cycle Recruitment (Sourcing & Interviewing) Benefit Plan Development & Administration Leave of Absence Administration Policy & Procedure Development Handbook Creation On-Boarding & Off Boarding Staff HCM - Customization, Implementation, & Training

Hello! Thank you for stopping by! I draw upon a wide range of experience in sales, marketing, events and operations from across US, Canada, Australia and Ireland - and within multi-national, national, local and start up businesses. Based upon what is most important to you, this translates into helping you achieve results in more than one area of your business. Many of the roles I've undertaken moved beyond the core function area of responsibility and prompted fast adapt strategies of new skills and focuses (or as I like to call it "figuring it out-ness".) SUMMARY (TL;DR) Consultative Sales / Sales Strategy / Lead Generation / Appointment Setting / Project Management / Proposal Development / Event Planning and Management / Content Creation / Recruitment / Vendor Management HIGHLIGHTS OF EXPERIENCE: EVENT and CONTENT CREATION Experienced event and content producer with a strong background in both virtual and live event production for corporate and social clients and independent projects. Skilled in end-to-end event and project management, from conceptualization through execution. Proven ability to sell exhibitor and sponsorship packages, research, source, and secure speakers across a wide range of subject matters—managing compensation structures including pro bono, paid, and affiliate-based models. Adept at developing onboarding and pre-event strategies to maximize ROI and enhance stakeholder experience. Expertise includes detailed run of shows, exhibitor and sponsorship sales, venue selection, vendor coordination, special event design, content creation, ticketing and registration, program development, marketing, social media promotion, website creation, and post-event surveys. Recognized for delivering impactful, well-organized events that align with brand goals and audience engagement. SALES and SALES STRATEGY A results-driven sales professional with deep expertise in full cycle lead generation and strategic selling across multiple industry verticals. Proven ability to generate high-value opportunities through skillfully deploying relationship-based strategies to build trust and credibility with prospects, managing end-to-end sales processes or specific segments within the sales funnel. Experienced in closing deals ranging from $1K to $10MM+ with both long and short-term sales cycles and through cold calling and warm leads. Highly versatile as both an individual contributor and sales leader, further supported by having exceeding company revenue goals and achieved multiple Sales Excellence recognitions for such results. (135%+ of quota) Flexible to a variety of arrangements whether by hour, by timeframe, milestone or combination of hourly and incentive payments.

I’m a New York–licensed attorney with 5+ years of in-house legal experience supporting fast-paced fintech, real estate, and tech companies. I specialize in drafting, reviewing, redlining, and simplifying commercial contracts, privacy policies, and terms of use, so founders, operators, and lean teams can move quickly with confidence and clarity. I’ve reviewed hundreds of agreements across a range of business functions and frequently draft user-friendly terms & conditions for marketing and promotional campaigns, privacy policies, and terms of use, balancing compliance with clarity to avoid confusing customers or triggering legal risk. Contracts and Documents I Assist With: • NDAs • MSAs • SaaS Agreements • Licensing & Partnership Agreements • SOWs • Lead Generation Agreements • Employment & Contractor Agreements • Promotional Terms & Conditions • Privacy Policies and Terms of Use • Corporate Resolutions Services I Offer: • Contract redlines with plain-language explanations • Deal risk spotting, negotiation levers, and structure feedback • Compliance checklists and process optimization • Privacy Policy and Terms of Use drafting and reviewing • Fast turnaround available (24hr rush supported) Note: I provide contract consulting and legal drafting, not formal legal representation. I am licensed in New York. Let’s make your contracts, polices, and terms work for your business, clearly, efficiently, and with minimal friction.

I bring 15+ years of experience across RFP proposal writing, government bid writing, grant proposals, procurement, bid evaluation, capture support, compliance review, and proposal management. My value is not just writing the response. It is helping clients make better pursuit decisions, avoid preventable scoring issues, and submit stronger, more evaluator-focused proposals. Consultative Proposal Support • RFP response writing, RFQ response writing, RFI response writing, grant writing, government bid writing, and business proposal development • Proposal strategy, capture planning, compliance matrices, proposal outlines, response schedules, and bid/no-bid input • Executive summaries, win themes, technical proposal narratives, management plans, past performance, case studies, and capability statements • Proposal review, gap analysis, red team review support, compliance checks, quality control, and final submission readiness Why Clients Bring Me In I have supported hundreds of RFPs and many awarded proposals across staffing, healthcare, IT, cybersecurity, transportation, education, nonprofit, construction, telecommunications, professional services, and public-sector contracting. I adapt quickly to the buyer, industry, scoring model, and level of complexity. My experience includes federal proposals, state and local government bids, transportation proposals, healthcare proposals, education proposals, nonprofit grants, and public-sector opportunities involving DoD, U.S. Department of Transportation, Amtrak, Chicago Transit Authority, VA Medical Centers, and multiple state and county agencies. Because I have worked inside procurement and bid evaluation as well as proposal development, I understand how evaluators compare vendors, test compliance, assess risk, and score written responses. I use that perspective to help clients produce proposals that are easier to evaluate and harder to dismiss. Let’s Strengthen Your Pursuit Send me the RFP, RFQ, RFI, grant opportunity, bid link, or project details. I’ll review, flag key risks, and recommend a practical path to a compliant, persuasive, submission-ready proposal that reflects the value of your organization.

* Client Relationship and Account Management * Sales, Customer Follow-Up and Retention * CRM Management and Accurate Documentation * Legal Intake and Client Communication * Legal Administrative and Paralegal Support * Aging Report and Payment Tracking * Email and Phone Communication * Process Improvement and Workflow Organization Whether you need someone to manage customer accounts, onboarding, follow up consistently on outstanding receivables, support your legal team, or keep client relationships organized and moving forward, I bring a proactive, detail-oriented approach and take ownership of the work assigned to me.