KISS Note: A General Guide

Jason has been providing legal insight and business expertise since 2001. He is admitted to both the Virginia Bar and the Texas State Bar, and also proud of his membership to the Fellowship of Ministers and Churches. Having served many people, companies and organizations with legal and business needs, his peers and clients know him to be a high-performing and skilled attorney who genuinely cares about his clients. In addition to being a trusted legal advisor, he is a keen business advisor for executive leadership and senior leadership teams on corporate legal and regulatory matters. His personal mission is to take a genuine interest in his clients, and serve as a primary resource to them.

Tanasia is a licensed, Florida barred, attorney with diverse professional experience in the fields of family law, dependency, business formation, and debtor/creditor rights. After finding that many legal issues don't exist in isolation, Tanasia founded Trotter Law in 2025 to bridge her experience and provide a holistic approach to her client's unique needs. Tanasia is committed to providing solution-focused legal counsel with compassion. She is a partner and teammate while working with individuals, families, and businesses to achieve their goals. Whether embarking on new ventures or facing legal challenges, she is committed to guiding her clients with the support, knowledge, and direction needed to make informed decisions and ensure the most successful outcome.

Highly respected strategic advisor and trusted business partner to diverse stakeholders, ranging from C-suite executives to frontline managers in both public and private sectors. Recognized thought leader known for translating complex legal concepts into straightforward, pragmatic, actionable advice. Proven track record of collaborating with executive teams to drive and execute corporate initiatives. Expert at leading tactical legal strategies across various business functions in dynamic, high-growth environments, with a keen sense for balancing legal rigor and practical business solutions.

Serving the Greater New Orleans Westbank, Laura brings a unique blend of legal expertise and technical regulatory experience to individuals and small businesses navigating complex legal challenges. With a Juris Doctorate from Loyola College of Law’s Civil Law Night Program (2017) and a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of New Orleans (2011), Laura offers grounded, strategic legal support rooted in real-world problem-solving. Prior to practicing law, Laura spent over a decade at the U.S. Department of the Interior, focusing on environmental and safety regulatory enforcement for offshore oil and gas operations. There, she led compliance reviews, developed policy, mediated between federal experts and industry representatives, and presented at major professional conferences on exploration, development, and environmental planning. This experience has instilled a deep understanding of complex regulatory frameworks and strong negotiation skills—assets to any client. Laura also served as Vice President of her union local, where she advocated for federal employees in disciplinary matters, negotiated workplace policy changes, and secured ADA accommodations—experience that informs her empathetic, client-centered approach to employment and family law.

Since starting as a Wall Street lawyer in 2004, I have led and closed 100's of transactions ranging from small business acquisitions to multi-billion-dollar domestic and international deals as well as private capital raises large and small. With over 20 years of experience in corporate, M&A, and securities law, I provide strategic legal counsel tailored to high-stakes business initiatives as well as critical advice to startups and companies raising capital. 🔴CORE PRACTICE AREAS: Capital Raising: Structuring and preparing Private Placement Memorandums (PPMs), SAFE Notes, Convertible Notes, Promissory Notes, Bridge Notes, Warrants, Reg A, Reg CF, Reg D, and Reg S offerings. Business Transactions: Representing buyers and sellers in domestic and cross-border M&A. Startups and Growth-Stage Businesses: Formation, structuring, scaling, and preparing businesses for investment or acquisition. Exit Planning: Legal strategy and execution for business sales and investor exits. Strategic Advisory: Advising boards of directors, C-suite executives and founders on overall business strategy and business acquisition/disposition matters. 🔴LEGAL EXPERTISE: Structuring and negotiating complex M&A and capital markets transactions. Drafting core transactional documents: purchase agreements, subscription agreements, operating/shareholder agreements, and corporate governance materials. Advising on securities compliance, including Reg A, Reg D, and Reg S offerings, Blue Sky compliance, and SEC filings. Fund formation and structured finance: extensive experience with CDOs, CMBS/RMBS, and Investment Company Act issues. Partnering with senior management and boards to align legal strategies with business objectives. Collaborating with international counsel and multidisciplinary teams on multijurisdictional deals. 🔴TRACK RECORD: Former Senior Associate Attorney at international Corporate M&A powerhouse Clifford Chance and top Corporate & Structured Finance law firm Thacher Proffitt & Wood both in Manhattan (New York City), where I represented investment banks, public and private companies, private equity sponsors, startups and hedge funds on strategic transactions. Closed and supported multi-billion-dollar deals across industries and jurisdictions. Delivered practical legal solutions to drive successful outcomes for clients ranging from startups to global financial institutions. I am licensed to practice law in New York and Texas. Corporate & Securities Attorney | Strategic Deal Advisor | M&A and Capital Raising Specialist

I’m a licensed attorney with a J.D. and a strong background in reviewing, negotiating, and drafting a wide range of commercial agreements, especially in the context of international trade and cross-border transactions. I’ve reviewed hundreds of sales contracts, and have experience drafting and negotiating international sale of goods agreements, distribution agreements, supplier/manufacturer contracts, licensing agreements, and service-level agreements (SLAs). My focus is on helping clients reduce risk and protect their interests through clear, enforceable contract language. I also advise on key international elements like Incoterms, dispute resolution mechanisms (including ICC arbitration), payment structuring, governing law, and IP protections. Whether you need a custom agreement, a contract review with redlines, or support structuring a cross-border deal, I bring both precision and practicality to every engagement.

I am a San Francisco attorney with specific expertise representing the public with residential and commercial real estate interests in the Bay Area. I apply my background in dispute resolution services, contract analysis, and conflict management to identify and produce long-term results for clients amidst demanding and unforeseen circumstances.