Equity Investment Agreement Lawyers for Huntington Beach, California

A corporate and commercial litigation attorney with transactional and civil litigation experience including corporate and finance transactions, mergers and acquisitions, real estate, commercial contracts, bankruptcy, restructuring, international business transactions, general counsel services, real estate litigation, partnership, joint venture and contract disputes. Additional background skills and experience include investment banking, financial analysis, and management consulting. Sectors covered include technology, media, healthcare, franchises, small to medium enterprises, investment funds, and international business.

I am a licensed attorney and a member of the California Bar. I graduated from the University of Dayton School of Law's Program in Law and Technology. I love IP, tech transfers, licensing, and how the internet and developing technology is changing the legal landscape. I've interned at both corporations and boutique firms, and I've taken extensive specialized classes in intellectual property and technology law.

I love contracts - and especially technology-related contracts written in PLAIN ENGLISH! I've worked extensively with intellectual property contracts, and specifically with IT contracts (SaaS, Master Subscriptions Agreements, Terms of Service, Privacy Policies, License Agreements, etc.), and I have built my own technology solutions that help to quickly and thoroughly draft, review and customize complex contracts.

I began my career at "big law" firms, worked in-house for 14 years, and now have my own practice, providing big law quality at small firm rates. My practice focuses on strategic and commercial transactions, including M&A, preferred stock and common stock offerings, asset purchases and sales, joint ventures and strategic partnerships, stock option plans, master services agreements and SOWs, software development and license agreements, SaaS agreements, NDAs, employment and consulting agreements. I also manage corporate governance, advise boards and executives, and act as outside general counsel. I represent clients across the country and around the world.

Creative, results driven business & technology executive with 27 years of experience (17+ as a business/corporate lawyer). A problem solver with a passion for business, technology, and law. I bring a thorough understanding of the intersection of the law and business needs to any endeavor, having founded multiple startups myself with successful exits. I provide professional business and legal consulting. Throughout my career I've represented a number large corporations (including some of the top Fortune 500 companies) but the vast majority of my clients these days are startups and small businesses. Having represented hundreds of successful crowdfunded startups, I'm one of the most well known attorneys for startups seeking CF funds. I hold a Juris Doctor degree with a focus on Business/Corporate Law, a Master of Business Administration degree in Entrepreneurship, A Master of Education degree and dual Bachelor of Science degrees. I look forward to working with any parties that have a need for my skill sets.

Experienced patent attorney supporting a variety of technologies.

Seasoned Fractional COO and Legal Counsel with a proven track record of driving operational excellence and legal compliance in high-growth companies. Skilled in developing and executing strategic plans, optimizing business processes, and managing complex legal matters. Demonstrated ability to draft commercial, partnership, and sponsorship agreements, file trademark applications and manage IP portfolios, support corporate filings and board governance. Industries served: small and medium sized small business, cannabis, hemp, consumer goods, e-commerce, SAAs and health and wellness.

Patrick is a seasoned attorney with over 11 years of experience in corporate law, commercial contracts, and regulatory compliance, with a specialization in emerging technologies such as AI and Web 3.0. Patrick works with commercial contract negotiations for technology startups, managing multi-million-dollar agreements, and offering comprehensive corporate governance services, including stock plan administration, cap table management, and day to day advising. One of Patrick’s career highlights includes his tenure at SharesPost Inc., a pioneering fintech startup, where he served as Senior Legal Counsel and later Interim General Counsel. In this role, Patrick led product legal risk management, negotiated SaaS and data processing agreements, and ensured compliance with SEC, FINRA, and DBO regulations. He played a pivotal role in the company's growth working closely with operations and sales, until such time teh company was acquired. In addition to his work at SharesPost, Patrick’s experience includes serving as Policy Counsel at Bird Global and General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer for Planned Parenthood Northern California, where he oversaw a $60M revenue organization, directed legal strategy for EHR migration, and ensured compliance with state and federal privacy laws.

I founded Brian Wynne Law, PC (based in Los Angeles, CA) in late 2023 after spending over 25 years as an in-house lawyer and over 13 years serving in General Counsel and department head-level business & legal affairs, and corporate operations positions. I provide fractional general counsel and legal advisory services to a broad range of companies, both early-stage and more established, primarily in the technology, digital media, and hospitality sectors. I negotiate a variety of sales, licensing, marketing,g and technology agreements, and handle employment, compliance, privacy, board matters, dispute resolution, and risk management matters. I also assist my clients by managing corporate transactions, IP, M&A, and corporate/legal operations as a combination GC/COO.

Your California Attorney for Startup, Business, Corporate, Arts, Publishing, and Entertainment Matters Melissa is a California attorney, assisting startups with general corporate and business counsel, seed-round investors, and international transactions. Melissa also represents entertainment clients with art placements, writer/publisher agreements, licensing, and film and television matters. Melissa received her J.D. from University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law and clerked at Kozolchyk National Law Center. She holds a Master of International Management (M.I.M.) from Thunderbird School of Global Management.