Julia Cheng

Julia Cheng

Seasoned & Practical Business, Digital Media and Internet Lawyer

Santa Monica
California
Licensed in
CA, NY
Fordham University School of Law

"A clear & timely communicator able to distill down info so it's easily digestible to all. "

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About
Julia Cheng is a business and technology IP attorney specializing in corporate, software, artificial intelligence (AI), data privacy (GDPR & CCPA), digital media and IP matters. For more than 15 years, Julia offers "in-house counsel" services to startups and seasoned companies through the life cycle of a business, from entity formation to capital raise (accelerators, angels and VC), product and business development, to negotiating partnership deals with Fortune 500 companies including Apple, Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft, IBM, Netflix, Disney, and GE. Julia earned a Harvard Law School Executive Education certificate in computer science.… read more Prior to starting CyberlawStudio, Julia practiced corporate law at the Wall Street law firm of Cadwalader. Julia is a native speaker of Mandarin Chinese, majored in pre-medicine at the Johns Hopkins University and studied electronic music production at Juilliard School of Music. Julia is admitted to practice in CA and NY.
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"Julia is thoughtful, and diligent. She would not only represent for us but also act on behalf of our interest. After working with so many attorneys, I've found Julia to be genuinely the best."

Database application development platform—Y combinator and angel financing
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"Julia and the CyberlawStudio team are a vital part of our company. We get legal, business, and strategy support from Julia that is better than any of the lawyers I've worked with in the past (and I've worked with some major law firms!). We're able to grow and develop the business because of the support we get from CyberlawStudio!"

EdTech Company—software development, MSA, data privacy and corporate
Posted on Jan 9, 2025
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"Working with Julia was an absolute joy. As co-founders of a new startup, we found ourselves faced with numerous questions, concerns, and creative ideas that required legal guidance. Julia demonstrated an unwavering commitment to addressing each and every issue, regardless of its complexity or relevance. Not only did Julia deliver the requested services with professionalism and efficiency, but she also took the time to educate and inform us about the legal intricacies involved in our enterprise. Her advice, insights, and foresight in future planning have been invaluable to our startup phase. As we continue to expand our company, we are confident that having Julia as our legal consultant and counsel will prove to be an immense asset. We wholeheartedly recommend her for anyone in need of legal expertise and personalized attention."

Database Startup—business formation, founders agreements, data licensing
Posted on Jan 9, 2025
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"Julia has been instrumental in the growth of our company over the years. She has approached all of our legal needs from a holistic point of view working with us to balance speed and long term strategy. Julia has consistently protected our company in negotiations, proactive in legal changes from governments and unions and personally always been a pleasure to work with."

Recipe Mobile App—content partnership, e-commerce, software development
Posted on Jan 9, 2025
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"We are highly satisfied with our experience. Julia was a highly knowledgeable attorney in her field. We were in need of ToS, Private policy drafts for our newly built E-commerce website; Julia's expertise helped deliver detailed, comprehensive drafts. Julia immediately understood our business goals and concerns, and took a very proactive stance in protecting our commercial and legal interests. Julia was very responsive and attentive to any questions we had. Virtual meetings were always prompt, well-prepared, and informative. I would recommend Julia 110% to anyone in need of a business/internet attorney. We are looking forward to working with Julia in future projects."

E-Commerce—data privacy
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"I originally consulted with Julia to create new sales contracts for my company and review our data policies. Julia listened to our needs and provided reasonable legal advice in a timely manner. We feel that she has a strong background in technology law and while our needs are often very specific Julia often meets that challenge. We have since retained her and she is now the person that we consult with on any legal matter."

CyberSecurity EdTech—SAAS licensing agreements, data privacy
Posted on Jan 9, 2025

Work History

CyberlawStudio Group P.C.

Founding Principal

Mar 2004 - Present

Launched in 2004, CyberlawStudio is a compact and efficient “legal services module” serving seasoned entrepreneurs and professionals, emerging businesses and technology startups on matters including the formation of companies, equity structuring, negotiations with investors, executive compensation, employment matters, intellectual property, internet strategies, contract disputes and bankruptcies.

Mar 2004 - Present

Vixlet

In-house Counsel

Jun 2014 - Feb 2015

Vixlet is pioneering the new frontiers of Social Media with its software platform and ways people connect with their passions and interests. Vixlet is headquartered in Los Angeles with representative offices in New York and Netherlands. For more information, visit http://www.vixlet.com and get an exclusive invite for a peek into the future of social networks.

Jun 2014 - Feb 2015

Cadwalader

Corporate Associate

Nov 2000 - May 2003

Represented issuers, underwriters and mortgage loan sellers in public and private multi-class securitizations of commercial and multi-family mortgage loans and collateralized debt obligations. Deal size ranged from $50MM – $1.5B. Main clients included Morgan Stanley, Deutsche Bank, Lehman Brothers, UBS Warburg and Goldman Sachs.

Nov 2000 - May 2003

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