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Business decisions carry legal consequences. Whether you are forming a new venture, negotiating a strategic transaction, protecting valuable intellectual property, or navigating an evolving regulatory landscape, sophisticated legal counsel is essential to mitigating risk and safeguarding your commercial interests. Comprehensive legal services are provided to entrepreneurs, startups, growth-stage companies, investors, and established enterprises seeking practical, commercially focused legal solutions tailored to their operational and strategic objectives. J.D. | 10+ Years of Legal Practice | Licensed to Practice Law in California Urgent legal matters are handled promptly, with quick turnaround to meet time-sensitive business needs. Areas of Practice • Corporate Formation, Governance & Organizational Structuring • Commercial Contract Drafting, Review & Negotiation • Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Transactions • Shareholder, Operating, Partnership & Joint Venture Agreements • Securities & Investment Documentation (SAFE Agreements, Convertible Notes, Subscription Agreements) • Employment, Executive Compensation & Independent Contractor Agreements • Intellectual Property Protection, Licensing, Assignments & Commercialization • SaaS, Software Licensing, Technology & Digital Services Agreements • Privacy Compliance, Data Protection, Website Terms of Use & Regulatory Policies • Real Estate & Property Law, Including Purchase, Sale & Leasing Transactions • Commercial Leasing, Vendor & Supply Chain Agreements • Corporate Compliance, Risk Management & Internal Governance • AI-Assisted Contract Review, Legal Risk Assessment & Attorney-Drafted Revisions Every engagement is approached with meticulous attention to legal precision, enforceability, regulatory compliance, and commercial practicality. Documents are strategically drafted and negotiated to allocate risk appropriately, protect proprietary interests, minimize future disputes, and advance clients' business objectives. Whether serving as outside corporate counsel or advising on a discrete transaction, the focus remains the same: delivering sophisticated legal representation that protects your interests while facilitating efficient and commercially advantageous outcomes. Protect your business. Preserve your intellectual property. Structure your transactions with confidence.

I'm Steffan Alexander Lazerow, a business attorney and entrepreneur with a decade of legal experience under my belt. I regularly handle most of what businesses actually deal with: formation, contracts, IP, brand protection, employment matters, disputes, issues, compliance, and all the smaller legal questions that come up along the way. What you get with me is someone who's built things too and is actively engaged in building new products or services, so I tend to think about your business from an entrepreneurs mind before I think about it from a legal perspective. No big-firm overhead, no billing games, no handing your matter off to a junior associate. Who I work with: I'm outside counsel to about a dozen businesses and founders in tech and SaaS, e-commerce and DTC brands, content creators and influencers, music and entertainment, and the health and wellness space. Why people hire me: I am an entrepreneur and an attorney; not just an attorney. I am an excellent communicator, can break down complex topics, and provide the type of service I would want when hiring an attorney. Background: I earned my J.D. from Loyola University Chicago School of Law in 2016 and have spent the decade since practicing business law. I currently serve as outside counsel to a dozen active clients across several industries. In 2023, I was one of a small group invited to Upwork's Work Without Limits Executive Summit. How I work: Law shouldn't be a black box, and you shouldn't have to nod along pretending a contract made sense. A big part of my job is translation, breaking down the complicated parts so you can make informed calls for your business. Expect clear answers, quick replies, and no jargon for its own sake. If you're a founder, creator, owner, or operator who wants a sharp legal partner who actually understands what you're building, reach out. I'd like to hear about your business. **All freelancing contracts initiated on UpWork are between you and Steffan A. Lazerow – Law Office.** While San Diego, California is listed as my virtual office; I live and work out of Wake Forest, North Carolina.

Hello! I am a highly experienced lawyer and business operator with deep startup and public company experience. I graduated Stanford Law School in 1998, and 25 years later, I am a tech industry veteran with a broad base of experience including across hardware and software, and B2B and B2C, and with big public companies and nascent startups, alike. In addition to my day-to-day work, I enjoy taking on side projects where I can use my specialized skills and experience to help others. Below is a summary of my work experience. If you think that I can be helpful, just let me know! PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS SV Academy - Co-founder, COO, General Counsel (2015-Present) Hewlett-Packard - VP Operations & Strategy (2012-15) -Served as Chief of Staff to EVP of HP’s Software division. Autonomy, Inc. (acquired by Hewlett-Packard) - COO & General Counsel-US (2008-12); SVP, Business Affairs & General Counsel (2006-08); Associate General Counsel (2005-06) - Grew Legal org from 1 to 25 employees for public enterprise software company. - Responsibilities included management of business transactions; litigation/ADR; strategic alliances; employment; IP management; corporate governance; government contracts; regulatory compliance; license compliance enforcement; and international work. - Successfully managed multiple M&A integrations, including Interwoven ($775MM, 700 employees, 2009), Zantaz ($375MM, 300 employees, 2007) and Verity ($500MM, 500 employees, 2005). - Additional responsibilities included management of US Operations, including Inside Sales, Sales Operations, HR, Procurement, Facilities and Federal Business division. Brocade Communications Systems - Director, Legal Affairs (2004-05); Senior Corporate Counsel (2003-04), Corporate Counsel (2001-02) - Managed legal team and outside counsel for $2B storage technology hardware & software company. - Managed all business transactions, commercial litigation, merger and acquisition, regulatory compliance, and IP portfolio management. Provided legal support to all operating departments of 1,500 person multinational organization. - Drove and closed strategic business transactions, including key OEM sales deals with values in excess of $500MM+ each; a real property transaction valued over $100MM+; international manufacturing deals of over $2B, and M&A transactions valued up to $2B. - Managed open-source software integration and patent harvesting programs. Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, LLP - Associate (1998-2000) - Successfully managed IP and general commercial litigation disputes for top-tier international law firm - Interviewed clients, drafted court briefs and strategy memoranda, and deposed witnesses. - Transactional work included IP licensing, M&A and employment contracts. EDUCATION McGill University - BA, Joint Honors, English & Philosophy (1994) Stanford Law School - JD (1998)

At Andrew Brodkin Law, I focus on contract drafting, review, negotiation, business formation, and dispute resolution. With a strong background in law and an entrepreneurial spirit, I provide tailored legal solutions for small to medium-sized businesses. My proactive approach helps clients manage legal and business challenges effectively. I also offer private mediation services for business and civil disputes. Mediation is particularly well-suited for co-founders, business partners, and commercial relationships where both sides want to resolve a dispute without the time and expense of litigation. This is especially true for interstate or cross-border matters where pursuing litigation in another jurisdiction is impractical or cost-prohibitive. My mediation rate is $400 per hour, typically split between the parties at $200 each. Disclaimer: This profile is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Contacting me through this profile does not establish an attorney-client relationship, which requires a formal, written agreement with Andrew Brodkin Law.

⭐️About Me Hi! I'm Karen, a serial entrepreneur, author, and award winning inventor with over two decades of business experience, including 11 years as a highly successful business and contract attorney. I’ve represented clients in high stakes civil and commercial litigation business disputes, real estate, medical malpractice, product liability, and complex class action lawsuits. Today, I help ethical startups, small/mid-size businesses, and nonprofits protect their vision through clear, enforceable, litigation proof agreements that keep them out of court and focused on growth. ⭐️Featured Press + Founder of Prodigi Kids Featured in Entrepreneur, NBC News, Yahoo Finance, The Chicago Tribune, and more, I’m the founder of Prodigi Kids, a connection company - creating products, software, books, experiences- anything that creates more moments of meaningful connection between parents and their kids. ⭐️Passionate About Helping Businesses I live in sunny San Diego with my three kids and am passionate about helping people and businesses succeed with their contracts, business formation, and nonprofit needs. ⭐️Why Clients Hire Me: 1️⃣ Contract Expert As a former trial attorney, I saw how poorly drafted contracts led to disputes and ended up in court. I learned the secrets of how to draft clear, legally protective agreements that prevent problems before they arise and best protect your interests. 2️⃣ Professional Writer & Communicator With two decades of experience across legal, creative, and academic work, I deliver precise, on time results and make complex legal concepts easy to understand. 3️⃣ Proven Credentials I’m licensed to practice law in New York in good standing. I graduated with Honors from Rutgers University with a B.A. in English and received a J.D. degree from Hofstra University School of Law in the top ⅓ of my class where I was Associate Editor of the Hofstra Law and Policy Symposium Journal. ⭐️ What I Can Do for You: 1️⃣ Startup Packages Everything a founder needs to launch, protect, and scale: ✏️NDAs & IP Assignment Agreements ✏️Business Formation (LLC / S-Corp/ C-Corp / Benefit Corp) ✏️Pitch Deck Review & Legal Strategy ✏️Website & App Policies (Privacy, Terms, Disclaimers) ✏️Founder / Equity Agreements ✏️SAFE Notes & Early Stage Investment Docs 2️⃣ Contracts for Small & Mid-Size Businesses Protect your deals and relationships with clarity and confidence: ✏️Non-Compete, Confidentiality & Independent Contractor Agreements ✏️General Services, Vendor, MSA/SOW, and Consulting Agreements ✏️Real Estate & Lease Agreements ✏️IP, Invention, Copyright, and Licensing Agreements ✏️Vendor/Supplier Agreements, Purchase Orders/ Purchase Agreements ✏️Website & App Policies (Privacy, Terms, Disclaimers) 3️⃣ Corp & Nonprofit Formation Build a legally sound foundation for growth and compliance: ✏️LLCs & Corporations (C-Corp/S-Corp, Benefit Corporations) ✏️Operating Agreements, Bylaws, Shareholder & Partnership Agreements ✏️Board Policies & Governance, Resolutions & Minutes ✏️501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) Filings (IRS 1023, 1023-EZ, Lo2553, 8832) ✏️Compliance & Annual Maintenance; Amendments & Conversions ⚖️ Let’s Connect! I offer both hourly and flat-fee payment options and look forward to working with you. I offer a FREE 15 min consult which you can book by messaging me here. Best, Karen Braveheart, Esq. Attorney • Entrepreneur • Founder Note: I had a 100% Job Success Score and Top Rated badge. I have many 5 star reviews. My current score dropped from a single client- I successfully completed the work, delivered excellent results, and was paid in full by Upwork. This client didn't want to pay and threatened to leave false negative feedback which he did. Upwork later determined the client violated its Terms of Service and took disciplinary action against him. However, they declined to restore my Job Success Score despite me asking many times. Upwork's reason-they don't reinstate scores- even under unfair circumstances like mine. I took time away from upwork due to their lack of support for the past few months. I've worked with wonderful clients here and decided to come back. I'm excited to help more businesses succeed.

I'm a contracts and business lawyer dedicated to helping people and their businesses succeed. I have been subject to a number of bad contracts I signed when I was young. Now it's my focus to ensure the contracts I craft for my clients adequately protect interests and drive business. I also review, revise, interpret and enforce (litigate) contracts and contractual disputes. Finally, I assist in business start up, growth, preservation, maintenance, and termination.