Rachel Waters
Attorney at Law
California
CA, VT
About
Rachel draws on a deep business knowledge to inform her law practice and help clients achieve their goals. Her breadth of experience from M&A advising to negotiating SaaS and licensing agreements makes her a valuable resource to those needing legal counsel for their growing business. She has worked with entrepreneurs of all stripes and has specialized knowledge of the online advertising and affiliate marketing industry.
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Client Reviews
"Arbitration Brief - Great Job!!! I'm still in the middle of reading the [] arbitration brief, but wanted to tell you I LOVE it so far - Thank you so much!!!!!"
""Rachel was diligent and efficient in conducting a review of our standard services agreement. I was particularly appreciative of her ability to walk me through the business implications of an indemnification provision I was negotiating with a client. She has a keen eye for legal detail while maintaining an awareness of our business requirements. Further she is a pleasant and effective communicator. I would not hesitate to use Rachel in the future for any of our legal needs.""
Work History
Gordon & Rees
Of Counsel
Dec 2021 - Present
Of counsel with AmLaw 100 firm.
The Control Group Media Company
General Counsel
Apr 2015 - Jan 2020
General Counsel for profitable, large and growing software and marketing business. Advising on all matters connected to the business including a large affiliate marketing division, corporate governance, contract and vendor negotiation, litigation management, privacy, biz dev and employment. Successfully managed the civil prosecution of trademark and copyright litigation against infringers.
Buchanan Ingersoll
Associate
Oct 2013 - Dec 2014
Associate attorney for a broad and eclectic litigation practice. Researched and wrote briefings in state and federal court actions. Provided advertising counseling to clients on various matters including "made in USA" labeling and Prop 65 matters.
United States District Court
Federal Law Clerk
Sep 2012 - Sep 2013
Federal law clerk for Judge Terrence W. Boyle in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina.