SMALL BUSINESSES & STARTUPS

I understand the pressures and concerns of small business owners because I was one. In 2021, I launched a strategic consulting firm that had over a dozen employees on day one, and then served as its General Counsel. I handled everything from selecting the PEO, applying for insurance, handling all hiring and personnel issues, and drafting and negotiating contracts with clients and vendors, while taking into account our budget, client development, and strategic plan.

The services listed below are provided on either a flat-fee or hourly-rate basis depending on the work and each client’s needs.

  • I provide startups with legal and practical business advice so they can focus on the launch and growth of their business. Services include:

    ● Incorporation and state registration

    ● Drafting operating agreement

    ● Providing customized template agreements

    ● General business advice and introductions to trusted out-of-house chief operating officer/chief of staff, bookkeeper, accountant, website developer, and other business professionals

  • With extensive contract drafting and negotiating experience from my time as in-house counsel, I offer a unique perspective that balances your organization’s operational objectives with legal compliance and risk mitigation.

    My expertise includes, but is not limited to, the following types of agreements:

    ● Collaboration / Partnership Agreements

    ● Licensing Agreements

    ● Sponsorship Agreements

    ● Consulting / Vendor Agreements (for services received)

    ● Fee-for-Service Agreements (for services provided)

    ● SaaS (Software as a Service) Agreements

    ● Employment Offer Letters and Severance Agreements (that comply with your state and local employment laws)

    ● Material and Data Transfer and Use Agreements

    ● Outsourcing Agreements (including contracts with PEOs)

    ● Website Terms of Service & Privacy Policies

    ● Data Protection Addendums

    ● MOUs

    ● Non-Disclosure Agreements / Confidentiality Agreements

    ● Contest / Sweepstakes Agreements and Rules

    ● Photography / Videography / Use of Likeness Agreements

    ● Consents / Waivers / Releases (including liability waivers and parental consent)

  • Throughout my legal career, I have managed and advised on a wide array of management-side employment issues – first, as a litigator at Paul Weiss and Kramer Levin and later while serving as in-house counsel. My employment-related services include:

    ● Drafting and reviewing policies and employee handbooks

    ● Counseling on complying with local, state, and Federal law and regulations

    ● Providing advice on employee discipline, performance improvement plans (PIPs), and terminations

    ● Performing internal investigations relating to alleged sexual harassment, discrimination, employment practices, governance issues, fraud or other misconduct

    ● Drafting and negotiating employment offer letters and severance agreements

  • With nearly a decade of in-house experience, I have a unique understanding of the range of issues facing small business owners. I am available to advise clients through a crisis, assist with insurance and professional employer organization (PEO) issues, draft IT policies and procedures, and help tackle other issues as they arise.

  • For minority and women businessowners seeking NYC and NYS MWBE status, failing to provide the necessary information may result in a denial of certification. I provide advice to businesses regarding their application and handle the appeal for businesses who were denied certification.

  • For businesses seeking part-time, in-house legal support, a fractional general counsel arrangement presents an ideal solution. As a fractional general counsel, I provide ongoing legal services at a fixed monthly rate, delivering a set number of hours tailored to your needs. This structure provides you with the benefit of having a skilled attorney and thought partner who develops a deep understanding of your organization, while avoiding the financial commitments associated with a full-time salaried employee.