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  • $75 hourly
    I was a litigation attorney for almost a decade. I am in business now, but I still have a law license and I still perform legal work. I have time to help people with one-off tasks including document review of various contracts or court filings.
    Featured Skill Legal Consulting
    Legal Agreement
    Legal Research
    Legal Pleadings
    Legal Drafting
    Legal Writing
    Legal Motion
    Legal
    Commercial Litigation
    Litigation
    Proofreading
  • $100 hourly
    Candice has built a reputation as a highly skilled professional. With an extensive background in legal consulting spanning over 25 years. she has honed her expertise in law, health & safety, business strategy, and client relations. Her consistent delivery of outstanding results has earned her the trust of her clients, who rely on her as a valued advisor to navigate complex challenges and achieve their goals. Candice's ability to understand the unique needs of each client and develop tailored solutions has been instrumental in her success. Her impressive track record extends across various countries and regions, further solidifying her reputation. Previous roles include engagement in a consulting capacity for a security management company, where she served a wide array of corporations spanning the oil & gas, technology, real estate, government defense, and financial management sectors. In addition to her consulting role, Candice is actively engaged in several professional associations. She contributes her expertise as a member of the American Red Cross Disaster Response Team, the International Association of Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysts (IALEIA), the International Association of Chiefs of Police (NACP), American Academy of Criminal justice sciences (ACJS), The American Psychological Association and is a member of the Alpha Phi Sigma Honor Society. Candice is a member of the American Bar Association and sits on the ABA committees for law enforcement, international law, pretrial sentencing, homeland security, Terrorism & treatment of enemy combatants. Candice holds credentials in forensic science and law from prominent universities and is currently pursuing a PhD in forensic psychology. She has successfully completed a range of executive training programs through various international executive training institutes including certifications in Sharia and islamic law, islamic finance & banking, data privacy and cybersecurity, corporate investigation processes, forensic death investigation, hostile surveillance detection, global terrorism & international crime investigation.
    Featured Skill Legal Consulting
    Entrepreneurship
    Leadership Skills
    Business
    Strategy
    Law
    Business Strategy
    Corporate Strategy
    Corporate Law
    Legal
  • $60 hourly
    PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Class of 2021 Juris Doctor with a Concentration in Sustainability. Adept at applying strong analytical reasoning skills to complex legal issues. Highly competent at assisting in case preparation and appearing in court as well as skilled in legal research with experience researching caselaw, statutory schemes, and governmental hierarchy.
    Featured Skill Legal Consulting
    Environmental Law
    Legal Research
    Microsoft Excel
    Environment
    Law
    Legal Negotiation
    Civil Law
    Sustainability
    Microsoft Word
    Corporate Law
    Litigation
    Legal Drafting
    Legal
    Contract Law
  • $100 hourly
    I am a highly skilled dual-licensed attorney with expertise in practicing law in both Illinois and China. Fluent in both English and Mandarin, I offer comprehensive legal consulting services covering immigration law, corporate law, and contract law. -Professional legal translation between Chinese and English -Excellent legal research and writing ability -Expertise in U.S. immigration law (family and business base) and corporate law -Providing top-tier legal services to clients engaged in cross-border business activities
    Featured Skill Legal Consulting
    Immigration
    Contract
    Translation
    Contract Drafting
    Contract Law
    Legal Research
    Legal Agreement
    Immigration Law
    Immigration Document Translation
    Legal Translation
  • $150 hourly
    I’m an Illinois licensed attorney looking to work full time from home to grow my family. I have experience in criminal, estate planning, and child protection/DCFS law. I am detail oriented and efficient. Legal writing and research are my biggest strengths.
    Featured Skill Legal Consulting
    Law
    Legal Agreement
    Administrate
    Typing
    Word Processor
    Email
    Writing
    Legal Drafting
    Legal Documentation
    Legal Calendaring
    Legal Assistance
    Legal
    Criminal Law
    Microsoft Office
  • $75 hourly
    I am an attorney with twenty years of experience in both civil litigation and as corporate counsel for small and medium sized corporations. On UpWord, I am offer my services as legal support for other attorneys.
    Featured Skill Legal Consulting
    Ghostwriting
    Content Creation
    Special Education
    Corporate Law
    Blog Writing
    Copywriting
    Writing
    Nonprofit Organization
    Legal Writing
    Legal Research
    Legal Practice Management
    Legal Pleadings
    Legal Drafting
    Law
  • $50 hourly
    I am an educator, political scientist, lawyer, disability advocate, writer, researcher, and editor. Whether you need a complete curriculum, a chapter, a news article, an editorial, or a blog post, if it involves politics or law, I can write or speak about it. *Multiple published articles, chapters, book *Multiple appearances on news television shows *Hundreds of conference presentations for Midwest Political Science Association, National Center for Access (Washington, DC), National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI), National Business Institute, American Academy of Pediatrics, International Dyslexia Association, Epilepsy Foundation Annual Conference, College of DuPage, Rock Valley College, Council for Exceptional Children, and more *Curriculum development from start to finish *Legal and political researcher *Special education consultant *Skilled educator of thousands of students *Teaches American National Government, State and Local Government, Introduction to Political Science, Legal Systems, American Presidency, International Relations, Constitutional Law, Civiil Liberties, Criminal Justice (undergraduate and graduate levels), Research Methods I and II (undergraduate and graduate levels), Police Civil Liability, Comparative Judicial Systems, U.S. Constitution, and more *Skilled APA editor *Dissertation editing
    Featured Skill Legal Consulting
    Legal Negotiation
    Legal Terminology
    Legal Research
    Legal Drafting
    Legal
    Political Speech
    Political Campaign
    Policy Analysis
    Political Science
    Professional Tone
    Proofreading
    Academic Editing
    Writing
    Content Writing
  • $150 hourly
    With a background in law and a deep understanding of business, I help individuals and organizations protect their interests through clear, thorough, and strategic contract review. I’ve worked with freelancers, startups, and growing businesses to identify risk, clarify obligations, and strengthen negotiation positions. Whether you’re signing your first client agreement or navigating a complex vendor contract, I offer practical insights that empower you to make informed decisions. My mission is simple: make contracts less intimidating and more protective of what matters most to you.
    Featured Skill Legal Consulting
    Legal Drafting
    Legal Negotiation
    Legal
    Contract
    Legal Agreement
    Contract Law
    Contract Drafting
  • $150 hourly
    With over fifteen years of experience practicing law, I currently act as outside general counsel advising small businesses and startups on issues related to business structure, compliance, contracts, employment, general liability exposure, and intellectual property. I have extensive experience negotiating and drafting a broad range of contracts such as employment, non-disclosure/non-solicitation/non-compete, independent contractor, commercial lease and licensing agreements, amongst other contracts. I frequently prepare service agreements of all types across a broad range of industries. I am also highly experienced in complex civil and commercial litigation, which allows me to provide a unique perspective within the realm of contracts. I am barred in the State of Illinois and federally with the Northern District of Illinois. My areas of expertise include corporate formation and business structure, contract law, employment/labor law, risk assessment and compliance issues and intellectual property. After working with larger corporations to secure their profits and interests for so long, I left corporate America to help startups and small to mid-sized business owners build stronger, more legally sound businesses. I have a passion for helping small to mid-sized business owners and startups turn their businesses into wealth-building assets by leveraging the same legal strategies large corporations have used for decades to create real wealth. I enjoy connecting with founders and business owners, learning about their visions and identifying ways to protect and maximize the reach, value and impact of their businesses. Some of my recent projects include: - Negotiating & Drafting Commercial Lease Agreements - Drafting Trademark Licensing Agreements - Drafting Ambassador and Influencer Agreements - Drafting Collaboration Agreements - Drafting Service Agreements for service-providers, coaches and consultants - Drafting Master Service Agreements and SOWs - Drafting Terms of Service and Privacy Policies - Preparing policies and procedures for businesses in highly regulated industries - Drafting Employee Handbooks, Standard Operations and Procedures (SOPs) manuals, employment agreements - Creating Employer-employee infrastructure to ensure business compliance with employment and labor laws - Drafting Independent Contractor Agreements and Non-Disclosure/Non-Competition/Non-Solicitation Agreements - Conducting Federal Trademark Searches and filing trademark applications - Preparing Trademark Opinion Letters after conducting appropriate legal research - Drafting Letters of Opinion for Small Business Loans - Drafting and Responding to Cease and Desist Letters - Drafting and Reviewing Business Purchase Agreements -  Managing business acquisitions from start to finish, including drafting and negotiating Letters of Intent (LOIs) and purchase agreements When it comes to contracts, I have not only drafted them, but I’ve litigated them too. Having courtroom experience fighting about contracts that failed for various reasons has given me a unique perspective and edge in contract preparation. I create strong and enforceable contracts that protect your most prized possession as a small business owner or startup: the future of your business. I look forward to learning more about your specific needs and how I can help you reach your goals. Please reach out to me to learn more about my process and how I can assist you. I service clients throughout the United States across a broad range of industries.
    Featured Skill Legal Consulting
    Business with 10-99 Employees
    Legal Assistance
    Legal Agreement
    Legal Negotiation
    Legal Practice Management
    Business
    Legal Writing
    Legal Documentation
    Business with 1-9 Employees
    Legal Research
    Legal Applications & Registration
    Legal Entity Structuring
    Legal Drafting
  • $20 hourly
    15 year Licensed Practical Nurse with Paralegal Certificate and Healthcare Office Manager Certificate.
    Featured Skill Legal Consulting
    Data Entry
    Legal Assistance
    Healthcare Management
    Healthcare
    Medical Device
    Medical Device User Manual
    Medical Equipment & Supplies
    Medical Terminology
    Medical Editing
    Medical Records
    Medical Billing
    Bookkeeping
  • $85 hourly
    I’m a licensed attorney with a passion for helping startups, founders, and small businesses launch, grow, and stay protected. From formation to fundraising, contracts to compliance, I provide practical legal support that meets your business where it is—and helps get it where it’s going. As both a lawyer and a startup founder, I understand the need for fast, actionable legal help that’s clear, strategic, and cost-effective. Whether you're launching a new venture, bringing on partners, signing clients, or preparing to scale, I can help ensure your foundation is solid and your risk is covered. Services Offered: Business formation (LLC, corporation, operating agreements, founder agreements) Contract drafting & review (client agreements, NDAs, service contracts, vendor terms) Terms of service and privacy policies (for apps, platforms, and ecommerce) Investor-ready documentation (SAFE agreements, convertible notes, equity structuring) Employment & contractor agreements Legal audits and compliance for startups General counsel services on a fractional basis Let’s build something strong. I provide clear communication, fast turnaround, and legal solutions that actually make sense for early-stage companies.
    Featured Skill Legal Consulting
    Artificial Intelligence Ethics
    Mediation
    Contract Negotiation
    Legal Negotiation
    Organizational Development
    Legal Assistance
    Legal
    Contract Law
    Legal Agreement
    Contract Drafting
    Contract
  • $3 hourly
    I am a dedicated legal assistant/paralegal with over six years of experience and a strong passion for the legal profession. My expertise includes insurance-related disputes, personal injury and workers' compensation claims, family-based immigration law, contract drafting, and filing disputes with both governmental and private organizations. I am committed to providing high-quality legal support and ensuring accuracy in all aspects of my work. Let me know if you’d like any refinements!
    Featured Skill Legal Consulting
    Immigration
    Immigration Document Translation
    Immigration Law
    File Documentation
    Draft Documentation
    Insurance Claim Submission
    Claim Listing
    Complaint Management
    Alternative Dispute Resolution
    Employment Dispute
    Contract Negotiation
    Contract Drafting
  • $150 hourly
    I am an experienced builder and developer who has built over 1200 homes and office condominiums in the suburbs of Chicago and South Carolina. I am also a licensed attorney. I can help in starting or growing your business and also advise as to the legal issues involved including creating the proper operating entity. I am open to on-site or remote opportunities.
    Featured Skill Legal Consulting
    Construction
    Business Consulting
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