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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)

⭐️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.

Hello, I'm Cedric Severino and I am Upwork’s top go-to attorney for nearly all your legal needs. California licensed since 2006. Over 1,100 Upwork jobs and counting! I am grateful for the appreciation for my dedicated, trustworthy, and, if necessary, tenacious representation of, and zealous advocacy for my clients. I've been extremely fortunate to represent my clients through Upwork's wonderful platform, and would love to add you to my list of more-than-satisfied clients. I am the most experienced, hardest working, most client focused (and dedicated) and consistently 5 Star Rated Attorney on Upwork, having worked on the platform and its predecessors for over a decade. Most importantly, I've had the invaluable opportunities to consult, advise, guide, and advocate on behalf of hundreds of small businesses and individuals throughout that time. Should you choose to spend your time and money in hiring me as your attorney, I will be your dedicated advocate, trusted confidant, and dependable resource to help you through whatever legal situation you’re in with honesty and sincerity. I’ll utilize all my legal knowledge and experience, and my zealous advocacy, on your and/or your business’ behalf to work with you to achieve the best possible outcome to your legal issue. I exercise the same dedication whether in the adversarial process (in litigation), if you've been sued or are contemplating redressing injuries you've suffered through mediation, arbitration or litigation; if you need legal and regulatory compliance; with safeguarding your interests to the degree they can contractually; or whatever other legal needs you may have. I am a graduate of USC Law School ("fight on!") where I was on Law Review and in the top of my class. I have been licensed in California since 2006. After working at the prestigious Los Angeles Based international law firm, O'Melveny & Myers (one of the top 20 firms in the country), and obtaining valuable trial experience as a public defender in Orange County, I established my own practice in 2008. I now offer my services to Upwork customers and clients at a fraction of big law prices while providing a superior level of commitment and quality, stemming from my integrity and reverence for the practice of law. I primarily practice in the fields of employment law, contract law, civil litigation, business law, internet law, intellectual property law, personal injury law, corporate law, family law, and criminal law. Please do not hesitate to contact me to work with you for any of your legal needs, and join my over 1,100 extremely well satisfied Upwork clients (and counting)! I look forward to working with you. Best, Ced

I draft, review, and negotiate contracts for businesses worldwide with 24-hour turnaround available. As a California-licensed attorney with 14+ years of experience, I help clients with: 📄 Contract Drafting & Review Service agreements, consulting contracts, vendor agreements, SaaS terms, licensing deals, NDAs, operating agreements, partnership agreements, independent contractor agreements ✉️ Demand Letters Breach of contract, unpaid invoices, cease & desist, IP infringement, settlement demands, professionally drafted letters that get responses and recover money without litigation ⚖️ Legal Documents Terms of Service, Privacy Policies (GDPR/CCPA), website legal pages, corporate formation documents 💰 My demand letters have helped clients recover hundreds of thousands in unpaid fees. ✅ My contracts are clear, enforceable, and tailored to how your business actually operates. What clients say: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Sergei was absolutely fantastic throughout the process... definitely the best person I've worked with on Upwork so far." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Very diligent, organized and savvy legal mind. Punctual, thorough and quick to review and edit. A gem." I respond quickly, deliver fast, and build long-term relationships. Message me about your project.

Top Rated Plus Attorney on UpWork with 100% Job Success! I am a California-barred attorney specializing in business needs. My areas of expertise include corporate formation, contract law, regulatory compliance and licensing, general corporate law, and employment law. I truly enjoy getting to know my clients, whether they are big businesses, small start-ups looking to launch, or individuals needing legal guidance. Some of my recent projects include: -drafting business purchase and sale agreements -drafting letters of opinion for small business loans -creating influencer agreements -creating compliance policies and procedures for businesses in highly regulated industries -drafting service contracts -advising on CA legality of hiring gig workers including effects of Prop 22 and AB5 -forming LLCs -drafting terms of service and privacy policies -reviewing employment contracts I received my JD from UCLA School of Law and have been practicing for over six years in this area. I’m an avid reader and writer and believe those skills have served me well in my practice. I also complete continuing education courses regularly to ensure I am up-to-date on best practices for my clients. I pride myself on providing useful and accurate legal advice without complex and confusing jargon. I look forward to learning about your specific needs and helping you to accomplish your goals. Please reach out to learn more about my process and see if we are a good fit!