Usman Shaikh

Usman Shaikh

Innovative Legal Solutions in Corporate, Entertainment, & IP Law

Beverly Hills
California
Licensed in
CA, NY
University of Pennsylvania Law School

"Great experience, timely response, I would work with him anytime"

5.0 5
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About
Usman Shaikh is a CA- and NY-licensed attorney and graduate of a prestigious Ivy League law school. Usman brings almost two decades of experience in Corporate/Business, Entertainment, and Intellectual Property transactions.

Usman has substantial experience serving as corporate/general counsel to a wide range of businesses, from startups to multinational corporations. He has also served as production attorney on more than 20 independent films, TV and digital projects.

His clients are in such diverse sectors as tech, entertainment, sports, digital media, fashion, advertising/marketing, nightlife/restaurants, consumer products and… read more healthcare.
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Practice Areas

Main Areas of Focus
Business Formation & Structure
Business Formation & Structure
  • Advisory Agreement
  • Business Licenses & Industry Regulations
  • Buyout Agreement
  • Bylaws
  • Corporate Dissolution
  • Corporate Formation
  • Corporate Restructure
  • Delaware Incorporation
  • Founders Agreement
  • Franchise Agreement
  • Franchise Disclosure Document
  • Franchise Formation
  • Joint Venture Formation
  • LLC
  • Operating Agreement
  • Partnership Formation
  • Shareholder Agreement
  • Other Business Formation Matter
Mergers & Acquisitions
Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Asset Purchase
  • Asset Purchase Agreement
  • Merger
  • Reverse Merger
  • Spin-offs
  • Stock Purchase
  • Other Mergers & Acquisitions Matter
Legal Research & Writing
Legal Research & Writing
  • Letter of Intent
  • Memo
Other Practice Areas
Commercial Contracts
Commercial Contracts
  • Affiliate Agreement
  • Business Consulting Agreement
  • Distribution Agreement
  • Equipment Lease
  • Licensing Agreement
  • Lien
  • Loan Agreement
  • Manufacturing Agreement
  • Marketing Agreement
  • Non-Disclosure Agreement (Commercial)
  • Privacy Policy
  • Profit Share Agreement
  • Publishing Agreement
  • Release of Liability
  • SaaS Agreement
  • Sales Agreement
  • Service Agreement
  • Terms of Service
  • User Agreement
  • Other Commercial Contract Matter
Immigration
Immigration
  • E-2 Visa
  • Green Card
  • H-1B Visa
  • H-1B Visa Transfer
  • H-2B Visa
  • Immigration Consults
  • J-1 Visa
  • L Visa
  • O Visa
  • TN Visa
  • Other Immigration Matter
Labor & Employment
Labor & Employment
  • Benefits & Compensation
  • Contractor Agreement
  • Contractor Termination
  • Employee Handbook
  • Employee Stock Option Plan
  • Employee Termination
  • Employment Agreement
  • Employment Policies & Procedures
  • Equity Compensation
  • Intellectual Property Assignment Agreement
  • Non-Compete Agreement
  • Non-Disclosure Agreement (Employment)
  • Severance Agreement
  • Worker's Compensation Claims
  • Workplace Harassment & Discrimination Claims
  • Other Labor & Employment Matter
Lawsuits & Disputes
Lawsuits & Disputes
  • Appellate Litigation
  • Breach of Contract
  • Cease & Desist Letter
  • Demand Letter
  • Mediation
  • Settlement Agreement
  • Other Lawsuits & Disputes Matter
Non-Profit
Non-Profit
  • 501(c) or 501(c)3 Compliance
  • Non-Profit Formation
  • Non-Profit Fundraising
  • Other Non-Profit Matter
Other Legal Services
Other Legal Services
  • General Advice
Outside General Counsel
Outside General Counsel
  • Outside General Counsel
Real Estate
Real Estate
  • Buying & Selling Commercial Real Estate
  • Buying & Selling Residential Real Estate
  • Commercial Lease
  • Property Management Contract
  • Purchase & Sale Agreement (Commercial)
  • Real Estate Financing
  • Real Estate Investment Compliance
  • Real Estate LLC
  • Other Real Estate Matter
Securities & Finance
Securities & Finance
  • Commercial Loan
  • Convertible Note
  • Fund Formation
  • SAFE Document
  • SEC Documents
  • Securities Regulations
  • Seed Financing
  • Series Financing
  • Stock Purchase Agreement
  • Subscription Agreement
  • Term Sheet
  • Other Securities & Finance Matter
Trademarks & Copyrights
Trademarks & Copyrights
  • Copyright Infringement
  • Copyright Registration
  • Response to USPTO Office Action (Trademark)
  • Trademark Infringement
  • Trademark Registration
  • Trademark Search
  • Other Trademark & Copyright Matter

Client Reviews

5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines
out of 28 reviews
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

"These guys are great"


Posted on Jan 4, 2017
Clear Communication
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"Usman seems very knowledgable of all the legal questions and issues we had."

Consultation of Sale of Shares & Revision of Operating Agreement
Posted on Oct 6, 2016
Clear Communication
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"I'm a fan. Usman did good work."

Review MSA for SaaS Co
Posted on Jan 27, 2016
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"Great experience so far. Very knowledgeable and understanding lawyer; clear and substantiated explanations."

IP Matters
Posted on Jan 21, 2016
Clear Communication
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"Great work. Easy to deal with."

Review Vacation Rental Agreement
Posted on Nov 10, 2015
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"Usman was very accommodating to our many questions and dealt with a variety of different legal issues clearly explaining the benefits and tradeoffs of each. All while maintaining our tight startup budget. Thanks Usman"


Posted on Nov 9, 2015
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Work History

U.S. Law Group

Managing Attorney

Jan 2010 - Present

With offices in Los Angeles and New York, U.S. Law Group is a boutique, bi-coastal law firm providing innovative legal solutions in Corporate & Business, Entertainment & New Media, Intellectual Property and Litigation.

Jan 2010 - Present

ICM Partners

Business Affairs

Feb 2007 - Oct 2009

Feb 2007 - Oct 2009

Seward & Kissel

Corporate Associate

Sep 2005 - Feb 2007

Sep 2005 - Feb 2007

Winston & Strawn LLP

Corporate Associate

Aug 2003 - Sep 2005

Aug 2003 - Sep 2005

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