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  • $500 hourly
    I am an English/Japanese bilingual, international corporate and technology lawyer licensed in California, Minnesota, and USPTO. In addition to state laws, applicable federal practice areas include patent, trademark, and federal tax laws. I have in-house legal experiences (including pre- & post-qualification) at two large international corporations, an advisory firm, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and a tech startup. In addition to running my own law firm, Global Gateway Law, Inc., I am a business operator, entrepreneur, and business advisor with cross-border experiences. One of my roles is to advise startups as an Advisor at Berkeley SkyDeck, which is one of the top accelerator programs in the world. Having dealt with legal issues as a business owner/manager first hand, you have the benefit of a counsel with a business lens, not just legalese. I strive to provide effective legal counsel so that your business can focus on your mission instead of having to worry about legal matters. Looking forward to working with you!
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    Regulatory Compliance
    Venture Capital
    Tax Law
    Business
    Environmental, Social & Corporate Governance
    Corporate Governance
    Licensing Agreement
    SEC Regulation
    Intellectual Property Law
    Minnesota State Bar Association
    State Bar of California
    AI Regulation
    Corporate Law
    Contract Law
  • $75 hourly
    Hi! My name is Sahar, and I’m an experienced writer and editor, an author, as well an intellectual property and entertainment law attorney. I have worked on a wide variety of published books, in genres such as self-help, entrepreneurship, and autobiography. I also was published on the topic of art and antiquities restitution in my school’s law journal. Further, I served as a supervising editor on the same law journal, where I supervised staff editors and assisted with their own publications. I enjoy a variety of different genres and styles, my favorites being fantasy and gothic literature, philosophy, and new age. I love writing and editing fiction, non-fiction, essays, articles, blog posts - anything really! I am also happy to consult and provide feedback to get your project where you’d like it to be. Please reach out anytime I can be of help! :)
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    Copyright
    Intellectual Property Law
    Writing Critique
    Writing
    Legal Writing
    Trademark
    Media & Entertainment
    Editing & Proofreading
    Ghostwriting
    Book Writing
    Copywriting
    Blog Writing
    Ebook Writing
    Essay Writing
  • $40 hourly
    I am a highly experienced professional translator and writer, passionate about fostering meaningful communication across cultures. - Highly skilled in translating diverse texts, from complex business documents to eloquent poetry between English and Russian. - Adept at drafting contracts, writing marketing copies, and editing various texts. - BA & MA in Linguistics and Translation Studies; BA & LLM in Law. - My main occupation is international law, where translation is an important part of it (legal and court translation, bilingual contracts, negotiations, conferences, etc.). - Reliable, professional, attentive to details, and dedicated to meeting deadlines.
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    Editing & Proofreading
    Copywriting
    Translation
    Legal Translation
    Live Interpretation
    Language Interpretation
    English
    Russian
  • $100 hourly
    SUMMARY * 5 years as General Counsel (and many years as outside counsel) of a software company selling development tools for cross-platform data exchange * 3 years as an associate in the Wall Street law firm of Lord, Day & Lord. * Work in private practice representing hi-tech companies (including software, military, and computer game companies) in connection with technology licenses, open source licenses, and related SaaS, PaaS, joint-venture, sales, publishing and distribution agreements. Also familiar with general corporate matters (such as LLC operating agreements, NDAs, and employment agreements) and cryptocurrency issues. I am accustomed to working where the technology -- and law -- are new.
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    Brand Licensing
    Licensing Agreement
    Law
    Trademark Consulting
    Privacy Law
    Contract Negotiation
    Contract Drafting
    Intellectual Property Protection
  • $36 hourly
    Fordham Law student with a Bachelor's Degree in both History and Communication. I am very good at editing, proofreading, writing, and research. I am also very available by message—let me know what you need and it will get done! Feel free to reach out!
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    Legal Writing
    Bloomberg Law
    Westlaw
    LexisNexis
    Teaching
    Law
    Academic Research
    Journalism
    Academic Editing
  • $300 hourly
    Experienced start-up executive, legal and business strategy, fintech leader. General Counsel for at 4 different startups in fintech, healthtech and martech 20 plus years legal experience, including 10 years in investment banking Harvard Law, Columbia U, ex-JPMorgan, ex-BigLaw, seasoned startup advisor Published academic and former law professor My style: I am a plain English lawyer. I am efficient and clear in my communications with you and counterparties. I get deals done, meet or beat deadlines, and will not nickel and dime you. You will feel great after we work together!
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    FinTech Consulting
    Human Resources Consulting
    Employment Handbook
    Employment Law
    Contract Drafting
    Contract Negotiation
    Contract Law
    Privacy Policy Writing
    Data Privacy
    Privacy
    Academic Editing
    Startup Consulting
    Commercial Style
  • $300 hourly
    I am a New York licensed attorney with a distinguished background in delivering high-quality legal services. My experience includes working at the top-tier law firm Latham & Watkins, where I represented some of the nation's leading corporations in complex disputes and transactions. I earned my law degree from Fordham Law School, graduating near the top of my class. Now leading my own practice, I bring the same level of top-tier excellence to my clients' matters while minimizing their costs. I distinguish my practice in three key ways: 1. Holistic and practical approach: There are often a number of ways to tackle a legal problem. I work with my clients to choose the best strategy for them, whether it involves aggressive negotiation or litigation, or a more subtle or creative solution. 2. Advanced technology: I use advanced legal Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology tools, staying at the forefront of the legal AI tech revolution. AI allows me to streamline labor intensive tasks and to provide top-tier services at a fraction of the price. 3. Flexible pricing: I offer flexible pricing to suit my clients’ needs, including predetermined fixed prices, to keep costs down and eliminate cost uncertainty. My services focus on civil disputes (including property, contract and post-transaction disputes, negligence, fraud, real estate disputes, insurance disputes, personal injury, and more) and contract assistance (including negotiation, review and drafting). I offer a free initial consultation and look forward to discussing your situation and how I may assist you with these or other matters.
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    Legal Writing
    Legal Research
    Legal Pleadings
    Legal Motion
    Legal Negotiation
    Legal Consulting
    Legal Drafting
    Legal Assistance
    Legal Agreement
    Contract Negotiation
    Contract Drafting
    Contract
    Commercial Litigation
    Litigation
  • $70 hourly
    I am a skilled and experienced Contract Attorney and in-house counsel. I read, write, and edit contracts and agreements. This is all that I do. I can summarize, outline, point out liabilities, edit, redline, draft agreements. I can focus on one area or examine the entire agreement. I do Agreements, MSA's, SOW's, MFA's, NDA's, etc. I have extensive experience with the service industry and staffing agreements too. Many people believe they can review and read a contract. But it does take experience and skill to see the finer points and the important clauses. It is easy to have sections contradict each other or go down the slippery slope of unintended consequences. I've spotted issues in nearly every contract, especially from those drafted by major corporations! Don't assume you know the finer points or sign blindly without counsel. A contract is the framework for your entire business relationship, how you are paid, what you do, and how it can be dissolved.. Contracts and Agreements should not be, and need not be a hostile experience. It is a complex document that takes knowledge and experience to master. ATTORNEY ADVERTISEMENT
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    Legal Documentation
    Legal Drafting
    Legal Assistance
    Rental Agreement
    Service Level Agreement
    Non-Disclosure Agreement
    Contract Negotiation
    Contract Management
    Law
    Legal Consulting
    Contract
    Contract Drafting
    Contract Law
    Legal Agreement
  • $90 hourly
    I am an Immigration Attorney. I have a 8+ years of history of working in the US immigration industry. Skilled in Immigration Law (business immigration, family based, asylum, VAWA, green card application), Legal Writing, and client services. I have a Master's Degree (LLM) focused on International & Comparative Law from The George Washington, and an Executive Masters of Business Administration (EMBA). I can help you with:- 1. H-1B 2. L-1A 3. L-1B 4. O-1A 5. O-1B 6. J-1 and filing of J-1 waiver 7. K-visas 8. EB-1, 2,3 & 5 9. E-2 10. Family based green card applications 11. Aslyum applications (affirmative and defensive) 12. Consulate questions 13. Demand Letters 14. For an Initial Consultation of 45 mins there is a $150 flat fee charge. I can help you review your application. I can even represent you and file your application. I can review business and employment contracts. Lawyer licensed in New York State Lawyer licensed in India. Explaining the process truthfully and professionally forms the basis of my client relationships.
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    Partnership Agreement
    Administrate
    Legal Assistance
    Legal Consulting
    Legal Writing
    Legal Documentation
    Business Presentation
    Filing
    Academic Research
    Immigration
    Writing
    Law
    Immigration Document Translation
    Immigration Law
  • $450 hourly
    ATTORNEY ADVERTISING/SOLICITATION - SUBJECT TO RULES OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT (Attorney Registration #5572656) (NOTE: I will NOT be the cheapest option but when you work with me, you will get the value that you pay for.) Zachary D. Crane, Esq., via Crane & Witkin LLP, maintains a full-service law practice representing clients in connection with outside general counsel services, contracts, wills, trusts, and the acquisition, disposition, financing, leasing and subleasing of real property (including complex joint venture agreements). Zachary was previously Managing Director and Senior Counsel at Dwight Capital, one of the largest commercial real estate lenders in the United States. In this role, Zachary’s responsibilities included oversight, compliance and strategic structuring of the company’s privately traded mortgage REIT, and concierge legal services to the company’s ownership including with respect to their portfolio of investments. Prior to that, Zachary was an attorney in the real estate practice of the international law firm Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP where he counseled commercial lenders, private equity firms, government entities, and institutional investors in connection with complex real estate mortgage and mezzanine financings, acquisitions, dispositions, joint venture agreements, and major leasing and development transactions. Zachary’s clients deeply value his creative and strategic legal counsel provided through the lens of an institutionally trained attorney with the experience of a practical and business minded real estate investor. Zachary serves some of his clients in an outside General Counsel capacity providing concierge legal services with respect to a wide range of commercial and personal matters.
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    Real Estate Law
    Lease
    Triple Net Lease Agreement
    Legal Agreement
    Commercial Lease
    Legal Entity Structuring
    Contract
    Contract Law
    Non-Disclosure Agreement
    Real Estate
    New York State Bar Association
    Contract Drafting
  • $175 hourly
    Skilled tax, corporate, and commercial lawyer with experience helping startups grow, negotiating and representing clients in front of the IRS, tax planning and strategy, contracts and corporate agreements including those needed for corporations, LLCs, partnerships, and JVs. Highly effective, detail-oriented, and responsive.
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    Acquisitions
    Copywriting
    Financial Statement
    Finance
    International Law
    Legal Consulting
    Tax Theory
    International Taxation
    Mergers & Acquisitions
    Conduct Research
    Microsoft Excel
    Due Diligence
    Law
    Writing
  • $75 hourly
    With a focus on employment law in the technology, finance and medical fields, I advise employees, executives, and employers on contract/agreement development and negotiation, executive compensation and severance negotiation, and labor law compliance. I protect clients against the hidden costs of what they are signing, spotlight agreement terms that are negotiable, and advise employers on a broad range of employee-related issues to proactively reduce risk. I also advise businesses through all stages of their formation, growth, and operation. I provide counsel to businesses of all sizes, corporations, startups, and entrepreneurs, advising them on establishing themselves as entities, day-to-day operations, and expanding their enterprise.
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    Real Estate Closing
    Trademark
    Employment Dispute
    Employee Onboarding
    Employment Handbook
    Commercial Litigation
    Business
    Legal Consulting
    Contract Negotiation
    Contract Drafting
    Commercial Lease
    Corporate Law
    Employment Law
  • $60 hourly
    Solution-oriented paralegal with over nine years of litigation experience working with top law firms and in-house legal departments. Leverages a background across litigation/arbitration processes, from service of process to appeal/settlements, including entire discovery (e-discovery) process. Trusted and confident legal advisor with experience litigating and risk assessing a wide range of comprehensive matters to deliver high quality business outcomes while fostering key partnerships across all levels of an organization. Available to work on matters ranging from consumer complaints, patent infringement, malpractice, personal injury, securities actions, false advertising claims, and much more.
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    Legal Drafting
    Legal Case Management Software
    Legal Calendaring
    Litigation
    Risk Analysis
    Risk Assessment
    Stakeholder Management
    Regulatory Compliance
    Construction Document Preparation
    Document Formatting
    Document Conversion
    Ediscovery
    Research Documentation
    Case Management
  • $350 hourly
    As a dual-qualified attorney, Kunal brings a wealth of expertise to the legal landscape. He specializes in the intricate domain of Bankruptcy Laws. Kunal also possesses a robust background in Real Estate transactions, excels in the complexities of Commercial Litigation, and has a discerning eye for Contract Review. Additionally, he also caters to the immigration needs of his clients. His unwavering dedication to the practice of law is focused on providing exceptional legal solutions.
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    Arbitration
    Legal Negotiation
    Debt Collection
    Commercial Litigation
    Contract Negotiation
    Immigration Document Translation
    Immigration Law
    Immigration
    Contract Drafting
  • $40 hourly
    I am a New York (Swearing In scheduled on April 24, 2025) and Chinese attorney and recently graduated in the top 1% from Northwestern Pritzker School of Law. I am now a law clerk at a New York boutique, doing real estate. I obtained my Bachelor of Laws degree from Fudan University Law School, which is the top three law school in China, and was admitted to the PRC bar in 2023. As a student, I interned at two prestigious firms and gained experience in corporate legal affairs and capital markets transactions. At Clifford Chance LLP in Shanghai, I focused on Hong Kong IPOs and capital markets affairs, and at King & Wood Mallesons in Shanghai, I focused on M&A and IPO in PRC and Hong Kong Markets.
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    Commercial Litigation
    Real Estate
    Corporate Law
    Legal Drafting
    Legal Assistance
    Legal Research
    Tax Theory
    Tax Law
    Immigration Document Translation
    Immigration
    Contract Law
    Contract Drafting
    Legal Agreement
    Contract
  • $65 hourly
    I am a Senior Immigration Attorney. I have a decade of litigation experience. I have drafted applications, motions, petitions, and waivers; producing documents for Family Courts, Federal Immigration Courts, Board of Immigration Appeals and the Court of Appeals.
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    Immigration Law
    Immigration
  • $175 hourly
    Former Big Law Associate (Venture Capital | Private Equity) - Entity Formation (Partnerships & LLCs) - Partnership Agreements - LLC Agreements - Privacy Policies - Subscription Agreements - Transfers of Interest - General Corporate matters
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    Partnership Agreement
    Contract Drafting
    Legal Agreement
  • $20 hourly
    SUMMARY As a dedicated law student with a passion for justice and a deep interest in the legal profession, I am eager to apply for this legal internship position. I possess a strong academic background in law, including courses in contract law, succession law, family law, and legal writing, etc. hence I am confident in my ability to make a valuable contribution to your team. Additionally, my previous experience in pro bono work has taught me the importance of attention to detail, organization, and effective communication. I am a highly motivated, quick learner, and committed to excellence in all that I do. I am eager to gain practical experience, develop my skills, and make a positive impact in the legal field through this internship.
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    Immigration Law
    Contract Law
    Legal Agreement
    Immigration Document Translation
    Contract Drafting
    Contract
  • $50 hourly
    I have four years' of litigation experience in the New York court system and have worked for a premier national defense litigation firm. I have extensive deposition and court appearance experience, as well as experience drafting both procedural and dispositive motions.
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    Civil Law
    Commercial Litigation
    Law
    Legal Consulting
    Litigation
    Corporate Law
  • $30 hourly
    I'm a freelance journalist and consultant focused on the intersection of law and the arts. With over a decade experience in writing, I can help write and edit features and articles relating to legal matters, culture and entertainment as well as fashion.
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    Teaching
    Legal Research
    Entertainment Law
    Fashion Writing
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