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I'll help you draft and review clear, business-friendly contracts that protect your interests, identify hidden risks, and help you close deals with confidence without unnecessary legalese. I am a contract law specialist skilled in contract drafting, legal writing, legal research, corporate law, probate law, and real estate agreements. I help businesses, startups, and professionals with precise contract drafting; contract review; legal agreements; clear legal documentation; strong terms & conditions; privacy policies; non-disclosure agreements (NDAs); operating agreements; partnership agreements; commercial real estate leases; trusts, estates, and wills; and corporate compliance. My work focuses on drafting, reviewing, strengthening, and delivering accurate, well-structured legal documents that protect your interests and reduce risk while ensuring clarity and compliance. With a solid foundation in Civil Law, Corporate Law, Real Estate Law, and Employment Law, I routinely assist clients with complex documentation, entity formation, regulatory compliance, policy drafting, and contract management. I bring a disciplined approach to document analysis, file documentation, and legal drafting, ensuring every deliverable is accurate, concise, and tailored to the client’s goals. I have supported litigation teams with legal research, pleadings, and motion drafting, and I also serve as a trusted assistant for startups and small businesses, offering guidance on LLC structuring, privacy policies, NDAs, commercial leases, and risk mitigation strategies. My work reflects a commitment to professional integrity, clear communication, and practical, business-oriented solutions. Whether preparing high-stakes agreements or building out compliance frameworks, I deliver the level of precision and reliability expected from a seasoned legal consultant. █▓▒░░====== 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈 𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 - Contract Drafting & Contract Review - Terms & Conditions, Service Agreements, Privacy Policies - NDAs, Commercial Agreements, Partnership/Founder Agreements - Trust, Estates, & Wills - Prenuptial (prenup) and postnuptial (postnup) agreements - Corporate Law support: LLC formation, corporate documents, governance - Real Estate Law: commercial leases, equipment leases, property agreements - Legal Research for civil, corporate, employment, and litigation matters - Litigation support: pleadings, motions, and document analysis - Risk management guidance for small businesses and startups - File documentation, legal correspondence, and administrative support █▓▒░░====== 𝐌𝐲 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐬 - Clear, concise, and compliant legal drafting - Thorough and efficient legal research - Strong understanding of civil, corporate, real estate, and employment law - Reliable communication and fast turnaround - Ability to simplify complex legal issues into actionable solutions █▓▒░░====== 𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐈 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 I support: - Individuals, professionals, small businesses & startups - Real estate investors & property managers - Contractors, consultants, & service providers - Law firms needing overflow drafting or research - Corporate teams seeking documentation and compliance support █▓▒░░====== 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭 Every project receives a tailored approach rooted in careful analysis, precision drafting, and a commitment to meeting your business goals. Whether you need a single agreement reviewed or a complete legal framework built from scratch, I deliver work that is accurate, structured, and ready for practical use. 𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫, 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞, 𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐫 𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐥 𝐝𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬, 𝐥𝐞𝐭’𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭. 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐝𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈’𝐥𝐥 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝.

❖ Katy Doan - an experienced CFO/Controller in Texas-USA (US Citizen): I am happy to offer a good service with good deal. Top-rated plus (Top 3% of Talent Freelancers) - an elite independent professional who consistently performs well on large contracts at the highest level, standing out by delivering premium quality on high-budget & longer-term jobs. 🎉 Awards: 2025: “100 Women To Know in America” (JP Morgan Chase); 2024: “Female Executive of the Year” Stevie Award; Business Elite - 40 under 40; Global Recognition; 2023 Rising Star - Women in Fintech Powerlist; 2020 “Female Manager of the Year” - Stevie Award - the World’s Premier Honor; Lollipop award from City of Baytown for completing FY21 Capital Improvement Annual Budget; Best ExcelCEO; Women’s Scholarship Award for CFA program; Fulbright scholarship… QUALIFICATION SUMMARY ▪ The Strategy program & Master of Finance (Harvard University); The Emerging CFO program (Stanford University); Paralegal Certificate (UCLA); Executive MBA (Rice University); A Doctor of Leadership, Master of Accounting (University of St. Thomas - Houston, Texas); MBA (Columbia Southern University); an CBP (Certified Bitcoin Professional), CPA (2 levels) and more than 20 years of experience (finance, investment, auditing, marketing, business, HR, payroll) in both public accounting & corporate accounting environment ▪ Knowledgeable in GAAP, IFRS, GAAS, IRS Code, SEC Regulations... ▪ Professional hands-on experiences in general accounting, cost accounting, auditing, tax, internal control, cash flow forecasting, financial planning & reporting, inventory control, process development… ▪ Quickbooks ProAdvisor Certificate, Odoo Certificate, D365 Microsoft Dynamics Certificate Experience with: SAP, Sage, D365, Quickbooks, Xero, Odoo, ERP Oracle, Zoho, NetSuite, Turbo Tax, Microsoft Office, Smartsheet, Bill.com, Expensify, Tsheet, ADP, Gusto... ▪ Fluent spoken & written English, Vietnamese; average French, Spanish Some Freelance Projects: 1/ Jan 15-present: investment consultant for bitcoin (BTC), ETH, cryptocurrency… reconciliation, data cleanup, analysis, realized/unrealized gain/loss, P&L, Balance sheet, -IT Company, Marketing Company, Investors, Contractors 2/ Jan 14-present: Global CFO/COO/CPA Advisory/Controller/Tax Filing (All states)/Financial Model/ Break even analysis/ Budget/ Forecast/ Cash Flow/ Business Consultant & Analyst/Business planner: Car wash, EV Charging, Start-up, Oil & Gas, E-commerce, IT Company, Non-profit Organization, Dallas Church, Labs, Construction, Hotels & Restaurants, Real Estate, Medical clinics/hospitals 3/ Jan 15-Present: Financial Management/CFO: Start-up Fundraising: Preliminary research of potential investors, Pitch deck review, Due Diligence, Funding documents (SAFE & Convertible Notes, PPM, Business plan) 4/ Jan 15: Monthly bookkeeping, payroll, finance, business consultant...Company, QB set up, migration & Quarterly Filings/Tax advisory/Stock Advisory for: Transport Co., E-commerce, Manufacturing Co. 5/ Dec 20: Frozen Food Industry: Initial Cleanup & Audit support & Monthly support & Strategy: from Quickbooks Desktop to Odoo as a Controller/CPA Advisor - Historical cleanup of books from January 2020 to present and restructure of Odoo platform to provide accurate/timely insights - Invoices, AP, AR, Chart of Accounts, Inventory... - Financial Statements: P&L, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow. - restructure into divisional management and reporting; advise on EoM close process (inventory reports, profitability per division, KPI tracking, basic financial statements, etc. - minimize tax liabilities throughout the year - leverage all Odoo automation and plug-in feature - manage all B&D revenue, expenses, AR/AP, payroll, inventory, and monthly reporting - establishing an accurate chart of accounts; properly categorize and reconcile books each month Others: 1/ Jan 18-Present: Controller/CPA Advisor: Healthcare Non-profit Industry - Preparing and publishing timely monthly financial statements. Managing all accounting operations including Billing, A/R, A/P, GL and Counsel, Cost Accounting, Inventory Accounting and Revenue Recognition. Supporting month-end and year-end close process. Planning, directing and coordinating all accounting operational functions - Managing the accumulation and consolidation of all financial data necessary for an accurate accounting of consolidated business results. Maximizing return on financial assets by establishing financial policies, procedures, controls, and reporting systems. Maximizing return and limiting risk on cash by minimizing bank balances and making investments 2/ Jan 16-Present: Senior Advisor: Odoo software migration/monthly bookkeeping/financial services…

As an Operations, Legal Operations, and Project Management professional with 15+ years of experience, I help businesses streamline processes, improve efficiency, manage complex projects, and create scalable systems that drive growth. My background spans legal services, technology, healthcare, insurance, educational organizations, startups, and professional services. Throughout my career, I have successfully managed cross-functional teams, implemented operational improvements, coordinated stakeholder communications, and delivered projects on time and within budget. I bring a unique blend of operational leadership, legal support, and project execution expertise. My experience includes: • Operations Management & Process Improvement • Legal Operations & Paralegal Support • Project & Program Management • Client & Account Management • Contract Administration & Document Management • Business Process Automation • Team Leadership & Training • Budget Management & Resource Allocation • Stakeholder & Vendor Management • Strategic Planning & Workflow Optimization As a Legal Operations professional and Certified Paralegal, I have extensive experience with case management, legal research, document drafting, contract management, discovery support, estate planning documents, litigation preparation, and electronic document management systems. As an Operations and Project Manager, I have led initiatives ranging from startup support and marketing campaigns to operational transformations and cross-functional projects. I specialize in building efficient workflows, developing SOPs, implementing scalable systems, and ensuring teams have the tools and processes needed to succeed. I am highly proficient in Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Monday, Asana, Smartsheet, Salesforce, HubSpot, MyCase, Airtable, Trello, Zoho, Dubsado, Basecamp, Miro, Slack, Lucidchart, and other CRM and project management platforms. Whether you need help managing operations, coordinating projects, supporting legal teams, improving processes, or creating organizational structure, I bring a proactive, detail-oriented approach focused on delivering measurable results and exceptional client experiences.

Civil Litigation, over 20 years experience. Top Skill Set: Legal Research/Writing, Legal Analysis. Legal Focus: Elections, Constitution, Civil Rights, Education, Employment, Securities As a paralegal I earned a $50,000 annual bonus for researching and drafting a winning motion for summary judgment in a $200 million securities fraud case that netted my employer a multi-million dollar settlement. Programs: Westlaw, Lexis, Boomberg Law, Power Point, Excel, MS Word, Needles, Concordance, Adobe Acrobat.

Senior Immigration Paralegal with 15+ years of comprehensive experience across all areas of U.S. immigration law, including family-based, employment-based, humanitarian, and federal litigation matters. Proven leader with extensive experience managing high-volume caseloads, supervising legal teams, and implementing firm-wide processes. Skilled in complex case strategy, client relations, and regulatory compliance. Adept at collaborating with attorneys to deliver effective legal solutions and successful outcomes.