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Prior to founding Winter LLP in 2008, Todd served as General Counsel to Kittrich Corporation at its headquarters in Southern California.  Kittrich is a consumer-products company with offices located throughout the U.S. and overseas.  While there he managed a trademark and patent portfolio that included over 200 trademarks and patents and stretched across 85 countries around the world.. In addition to his previous role at Kittrich Corporation, Mr. Winter worked as an associate attorney at Bremer Whyte Brown & O’Meara, LLP in their Newport Beach office, where he concentrated on business litigation and business transactions, including complex construction litigation, products liability, contract disputes, copyright and trademark litigation and corporate transactions.. Todd earned his B.A. in Economics, with Minors in Japanese and Marketing from the University of Iowa in 1993.  Shortly thereafter he started his first career in the high-tech software/hardware industry.  During the mid-90’s, he worked for three international (Israel, UK and Belgium) software and hardware manufacturing companies concentrated in the printing and packaging industry.  He continued working in this capacity prior to and during law school at Chapman University School of Law, where he earned his J.D. in December 2003.. While at Chapman Law, Todd focused on business and international law, receiving certificates in 2002 from the University of San Diego School of Law for his studies in Barcelona, Spain on International and Comparative Law; and in 2003 from the University of Santa Clara School of Law for his studies in Tokyo, Japan on International Intellectual Property Law.  Also in 2003, Mr. Winter worked for a Vietnamese law firm, VILAF – Hong Duc, in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, where he focused on foreign business investment in Vietnam.. In addition to his international focus, Todd received an Excellence for the Future Award at Chapman Law for earning top honors in Entertainment Law.  He was also a member of the Mock Trial Board and Negotiations team and clerked for the Honorable James J. Di Cesare, in Orange County.. Mr. Winter was admitted to the California Bar in June of 2004 and is admitted to practice before all courts in the State of California.  Todd was also admitted to the Arizona Bar in May of 2005 and is currently licensed to practice before all courts in the State of Arizona.

Mr. Keadjian founded Keadjian Law, P.C., a law firm focused on providing businesses and business professionals with legal services in the areas of corporate transaction, corporate formation and governance, commercial agreements, mergers and acquisitions, and general corporate counsel and business law services.. Michael graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Economics from the University of California, Santa Barbara in 1997. He received his law degree from University of California, Hastings School of Law in 2001 and conducted a judicial externship with the San Francisco Superior Court, Civil Law and Motion Department.. In 2001 Michael joined the San Francisco office of Luce, Forward, Hamilton and Scripps where he worked as an associate attorney. Mr. Keadjian has been a member of the State Bar of California since 2001 and is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Northern and Central Districts of California. Michael is also a licensed California real estate Broker.Michael is an experienced merger and acquisition attorney who chaired the M&A and corporate finance department of Wilson Keadjian Browndorf, LLP prior to his departure in 2019.  Michael has represented clients in acquisition and financing transactions totaling over 600 million dollars and serves as corporate counsel to numerous private clients.Michael has negotiated and prepared a wide variety of commercial agreements including terms and conditions of purchase and sale, joint venture, distributorship and representative arrangements, consulting and other services contracts, confidentiality agreements, employment matters, noncompetition agreements, licensing arrangements and other similar matters.

Kate Santon, of Santon General Counsel, P.C., helps small businesses, startups and entrepreneurs protect and grow their businesses. Kate practices in the areas of business entity formation, contracts, founder relationships, employment advice for employers, and brand/IP protection.. Santon General Counsel is a boutique law firm that provides business, transactional, and outside general counsel services to startups, small businesses, entrepreneurs and nonprofits throughout California. SGC partners with clients from the outset to manage legal risk from a business-oriented perspective on an ongoing basis.. SGC provides legal services in the areas of business and entity formation, founders’ agreements, corporate compliance, contract drafting and review, risk management, negotiation and dispute resolution, employment advice and compliance, intellectual property protection, trademark and copyright protection, and privacy and cybersecurity compliance.. SGC’s fundamental premise is built on knowing clients’ businesses and industries and serving as a problem-solver, advisor and business and legal strategist. Clients receive the benefits of an in-house counsel without incurring the costs of a full-time employee or large law firm rates.. SGC's core values are to be efficient, to cultivate an environment of creativity and innovation, and to use sophisticated technology and systems to provide high quality and effective legal services at predictable rates.. Complimentary ConsultationSGC offers a complimentary initial consultation to discuss your business law needs. Please contact us to schedule a complimentary consultation regarding your business law issues or to arrange a business audit to evaluate the major legal issues your business faces.

Hugh represents diverse clients from various industries, working closely with entrepreneurs, small and medium-sized businesses, and individuals in the social media sector. He advises clients on a multitude of operational legal matters such as company formations, joint ventures, sales and acquisitions, intellectual property protection, and complex commercial arrangements in addition to managing and resolving business disputes.. Raised in a family of small business owners, he gained an early understanding of the unique challenges and needs of entrepreneurs, equipping him to align legal strategies effectively with clients’ business objectives. His background enables him to provide empathetic and practical counsel, ensuring clients’ interests are safeguarded while they focus on innovation and growth.. In addition to practicing law, Hugh serves as an infantry soldier in the California Army National Guard. Prior to his legal career, he served as a congressional staffer for a Representative from California in Washington D.C. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from the University of California, Los Angeles and earned his Juris Doctor from Boston College Law School

Amanda Mooney, nee Amanda McLaughlin, is a Founder/Partner with the firm focusing primarily on US and international intellectual property and corporate matters, including business formation and compliance, brand protection, advertising and media law (sweepstakes compliance, website terms and privacy policies, copy review), trademark prosecution and enforcement, international portfolio management, copyright protection and domain name disputes. Amanda has a great deal of experience in the consumer goods sector and has served as outside general counsel to Too Faced Cosmetics for a number of years now.  In that capacity, she recently advised Too Faced on Estee Lauder's $1.4 billion acquistion of the company.. Amanda is also adept at negotiating and drafting a wide range of corporate contracts, including license agreements, distribution agreements, endorsement agreements, sponsorship agreements, agency agreements (software, creative, media, public relations and event production) and agreements related to influencers, bloggers, models and photographers.. Born in Glasgow, Scotland, Amanda graduated from the University of California, San Diego with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science where she received Eleanor Roosevelt College Provost’s Honors. Amanda obtained her Juris Doctorate at the University of San Diego, School of Law and obtained a Diploma in International and Comparative Law at Magdalen College, Oxford University. Amanda was selected by Super Lawyers as a Rising Star for 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015; a distinction awarded to just 1.5% of attorneys in the state. She has also been named as one of the top area female attorneys by Los Angeles Magazine and Coast Magazine in 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015.

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Experienced Contract attorney serving clients in Costa Mesa and surrounding areas.

Experienced Contract attorney serving clients in Costa Mesa and surrounding areas.

Experienced Contract attorney serving clients in Costa Mesa and surrounding areas.

Experienced Contract attorney serving clients in Costa Mesa and surrounding areas.

Experienced Contract attorney serving clients in Costa Mesa and surrounding areas.

Experienced Contract attorney serving clients in Costa Mesa and surrounding areas.

Experienced Contract attorney serving clients in Costa Mesa and surrounding areas.

Experienced Contract attorney serving clients in Costa Mesa and surrounding areas.

Experienced Contract attorney serving clients in Costa Mesa and surrounding areas.

Experienced Contract attorney serving clients in Costa Mesa and surrounding areas.

Experienced Contract attorney serving clients in Costa Mesa and surrounding areas.

Experienced Contract attorney serving clients in Costa Mesa and surrounding areas.

Experienced Contract attorney serving clients in Costa Mesa and surrounding areas.

Experienced Contract attorney serving clients in Costa Mesa and surrounding areas.