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Dynamic Commercial Contracts & Legal Operations Professional with more than 20 years of experience helping businesses, startups, solo attorneys, and small law firms draft, review, and manage commercial agreements with confidence. I combine corporate-level contracts experience with modern AI-assisted contract review tools to deliver faster, more consistent drafting, redlining, and risk identification. Every agreement receives experienced human review to validate AI-generated suggestions, identify business and contractual risks, and provide practical recommendations. Services include: • Drafting commercial agreements, including NDAs, MSAs, Statements of Work, Independent Contractor Agreements, licensing agreements, vendor and supplier agreements, service agreements, and related business contracts • Contract review, redlining, risk identification, and issue spotting • AI-assisted contract review with experienced human quality control • Contract templates, clause libraries, checklists, and document packages • Contract administration and legal operations support • Paralegal overflow support for solo attorneys and small law firms • Ongoing contract support on a project or retainer basis My background includes commercial contracts and legal operations roles with Biocom California, Fortis Advisors, The UPS Store, and organizations in manufacturing, collectibles licensing, and commercial litigation. Throughout my career, I have partnered with attorneys, executives, and business teams to draft, review, negotiate, and administer commercial agreements across the full contract lifecycle. Clients value my practical, business-minded approach, attention to detail, responsiveness, and ability to deliver high-quality work while helping improve efficiency through proven contract processes and AI-enabled workflows. Important Disclaimer I am not a licensed attorney and do not provide legal advice or legal representation. My services are limited to contract drafting, document preparation, contract review, legal operations, and paralegal support. Clients should consult a licensed attorney for legal advice specific to their circumstances. If you're looking for an experienced contracts professional who combines sound business judgment with modern AI-assisted workflows, I'd welcome the opportunity to discuss your project.

My experience includes over twenty five years of working in the intellectual property law field including patent, trademark, copyright and other intellectual property strategy consulting. I am a U.S. registered patent attorney as well as licensed as an attorney in California with extensive U.S. and foreign business experience with a wide range of clients including individual inventors and businesses of all sizes including HP, Agilent, Fuji Photo, Bridgestone and Okidata. I differentiate myself by working one on one with inventors and business owners to support their needs at a fraction of the cost of using traditional law firms. I can assist you in the preparation and filing of patent applications, management of existing patent applications, preparing and filing new trademark applications, managing existing trademark applications, IP strategy for short and long term goals, patent and trademark searches including knockout searches and freedom to operate searches. Other areas I have experience with include licensing, forming and managing agreements, website legal issues including terms and conditions, privacy policies, GDRP compliance, disputes over domain name ownership and general business legal issues. I am typically available via phone, email, instant messenger or any other mean of communication you prefer. Please let me know if I can be of assistance. Michael Eddy

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.

⭐️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 senior business and partnerships professional with over 8 years of experience supporting growth-focused organizations across technology, SaaS, and professional services. I work at the intersection of partnerships, operations, and execution—helping teams move initiatives forward while maintaining strong relationships with clients, partners, and internal stakeholders. My background includes managing strategic partnerships, supporting key accounts, coordinating cross-functional initiatives, and contributing to go-to-market and enablement efforts. I’ve worked closely with sales, operations, marketing, and leadership teams to support proposals, reporting, account expansion, and internal workflows that drive measurable business outcomes. I’m known for being highly organized, communicative, and reliable—someone who can step into ambiguous situations, bring structure, and keep work moving. Whether supporting partnership initiatives, managing client-facing deliverables, coordinating internal projects, or assisting with research and documentation, I focus on clarity, follow-through, and practical execution. This profile is best suited for clients seeking business support that blends strategy, coordination, and relationship management, particularly in fast-moving or growth-stage environments.