Melissa Kann

Melissa Kann

Your California Attorney for Startup, Business, Corporate, Arts, Publishing, and Entertainment Matters

Los Angeles
California
Licensed in
CA
University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law

"Excellent and knowledgable! Would definitely use her again for legalese."

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About
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.
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5.0
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out of 3 reviews
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Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

"Excellent and knowledgable! Would definitely use her again for legalese."

Restructure Corporation
Posted on Jan 5, 2024
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"Melissa has been indispensable in the setup of our 2 Shopify stores. She knowledgeably explained all unfamiliar legal terminology & concepts during the incorporation of our businesses. She informed us of best practices for different scenarios that could arise when setting up our articles of incorporation. She helped us to clarify some Assignment of rights issues with our international seller as well as an Addendum to a Purchase Agreement. Melissa has always been accessible for quick questions via phone/email/text. She also stays on top of new regulation & keeps you updated so that relevant issues don't get missed. Melissa is a definite asset to our team."

Formation of legal entities for 2 Shopify stores. Ongoing legal counsel.
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"Melissa helped my company to incorporate, draft our MOU, and to design our Restricted Shareholder Agreement. However, Melissa's added value came in her consult. She discussed with me my options, the pros and cons around them, and worked hard to made me feel confident about the decisions I made for my company. When I recommend her to others - which I do - I say that she is awesome and knows everything!"

Incorporation and early startup counsel
Non-UpCounsel Client

Work History

Andrew B. Lachman, A Professional Corporation

Of Counsel

Feb 2018 - Present

Of Counsel to Lachman Law, A Professional Corporation, a law firm managing corporate, technology, and data privacy law matters. Located in Los Angeles, California.

Feb 2018 - Present

Law Office of Melissa Kann

Attorney

Nov 2010 - Present

Business transactions law practice, focusing on startup transactions, corporate, publishing, arts and entertainment law. Located in Los Angeles, California.

Nov 2010 - Present

Contentstack

Contract Attorney

Oct 2020 - Sep 2022

Contract in-house attorney for company specializing in enterprise content management SaaS platform. Located in San Francisco, CA.

Oct 2020 - Sep 2022

Manhattan Advertising and Media Law

Associate Attorney

Aug 2008 - May 2009

Associate attorney in high-profile advertising and media law boutique firm. Firm specializes in full service advertising law, acting as legal counsel to both advertising agencies and corporations, as well as legal counsel on celebrity media matters.

Aug 2008 - May 2009

OSI Consulting, Inc.

In-House Legal Counsel

Dec 2007 - Jun 2008

In-House legal counsel to leading multinational information technology services company. Company specializes in providing business systems design, supply chain optimization, applications integration and enterprise and e-business consulting services.

Dec 2007 - Jun 2008

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