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I'm a business-minded legal executive (General Counsel / Chief Legal Officer) and advisor with 20 years of experience in technology companies and startups. As an attorney and former IT professional prior to practicing law, I can foresee and manage risks involving new and innovative technologies.I have a wealth of expertise in legal and business affairs, such as:* corporate governance* mergers & acquisitions (M&A)* commercial transactions* international law and business operations* data privacy and cybersecurity* intellectual property (IP) strategy: copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, patent licensing* software licensing and SaaS agreements* civil litigation and dispute resolution: business, IP, securities, real estate, products liability* global employment and labor lawI've built and managed in-house legal teams and budgets at four companies covering ecommerce, financial services (fintech, payments, SaaS), digital advertising (adtech, media, data analytics, machine learning), and social media. On top of that, I have operational experience in overseeing compliance, facilities, real estate, administrative (G&A), risk management, and business operations, as well as indirect management of human resources (HR). On the side, I love working with startup technology companies and founders. I currently serve on the Board of Directors for Cryptsonic Technologies and Advisory Board for BiBo Labs.

Elise’s practice focuses on labor and employment counseling and litigation matters. She represents a variety of companies and industries in claims involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, wage and hour claims, classification of exempt and non-exempt employees, and reductions-in-force matters.. Elise also represents clients in employment-related administrative hearings before the Department of Employment & Housing (DFEH), the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the National Relations Labor Board (NLRB) and the California Labor Commissioner.. Elise conducts HR investigations, HR presentations and in-house training to promote respectful workplace practices. She authored articles on employment law for several publications including Smart Business, the Northern California Human Resources Association and the Human Resources Executive.. Elise’s practice also focuses on business and commercial matters.  This includes representing companies in business contract and intellectual property disputes.  With respect to Elise’s experience with intellectual property matters, she represents clients in trademark prosecution and copyright disputes, trademark and copyright infringement, and unfair competition.  She has published articles on trademark and copyright law for the Intellectual Property and Technology law journal and San Francisco Daily Journal.. Elise has trial experience in employment cases, business and commercial disputes and intellectual property matters.. Elise is a native of London, England.  She has lived in California for more than twenty five years.  She has an undergraduate degree from the University of California at Berkeley where she graduated summa cum laude in English Literature.  Elise received her J.D. from Golden Gate University in 1998.  Prior to forming her own law firm, Elise was a partner with the national law firm of Ropers, Majeski, Kohn & Bentley.

Experienced Intellectual Property attorney serving clients in Redwood City and surrounding areas.

Experienced Intellectual Property attorney serving clients in Redwood City and surrounding areas.

Experienced Intellectual Property attorney serving clients in Redwood City and surrounding areas.

Experienced Intellectual Property attorney serving clients in Redwood City and surrounding areas.

Experienced Intellectual Property attorney serving clients in Redwood City and surrounding areas.

Experienced Intellectual Property attorney serving clients in Redwood City and surrounding areas.

Experienced Intellectual Property attorney serving clients in Redwood City and surrounding areas.

Experienced Intellectual Property attorney serving clients in Redwood City and surrounding areas.

Experienced Intellectual Property attorney serving clients in Redwood City and surrounding areas.

Experienced Intellectual Property attorney serving clients in Redwood City and surrounding areas.

Experienced Intellectual Property attorney serving clients in Redwood City and surrounding areas.

Experienced Intellectual Property attorney serving clients in Redwood City and surrounding areas.

Experienced Intellectual Property attorney serving clients in Redwood City and surrounding areas.

Experienced Intellectual Property attorney serving clients in Redwood City and surrounding areas.

Experienced Intellectual Property attorney serving clients in Redwood City and surrounding areas.

Experienced Intellectual Property attorney serving clients in Redwood City and surrounding areas.

Experienced Intellectual Property attorney serving clients in Redwood City and surrounding areas.

Experienced Intellectual Property attorney serving clients in Redwood City and surrounding areas.

Experienced Intellectual Property attorney serving clients in Redwood City and surrounding areas.

Experienced Intellectual Property attorney serving clients in Redwood City and surrounding areas.

Experienced Intellectual Property attorney serving clients in Redwood City and surrounding areas.

Experienced Intellectual Property attorney serving clients in Redwood City and surrounding areas.

Experienced Intellectual Property attorney serving clients in Redwood City and surrounding areas.