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Vanessa W.

Vanessa Williams

7 reviews
With a background in both economics and business, Vanessa has advised governmental and quasi-governmental agencies as well as small businesses. Interestingly, Vanessa Williams is licensed in both California and Guam and is on the boards of ANZ Guam, a community focused bank, Hagatna Restoration and Redevelopment Authority, and Guam Animals in Need.  
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Asha W.

Asha Wilkerson

4 reviews
Asha opened her own practice in 2011 and specializes in employment law and criminal defense. When she began her legal career working as a medical malpractice attorney, she learned the ins and outs of civil litigation and the art of negotiation. Asha has volunteered on many human rights projects and has received an award for her pro bono work. She is also rated by Super Lawyers.
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Alec S.

Alec Segarich

4 reviews
Based in San Francisco, CA, Alec Segarich works as a class action and employment lawyer with his two close colleagues Jason Lohr and Roberto Ripamonti. Together they represent employees and consumers in class action lawsuits. Sigarich concentrates in state and federal appellate briefing and arbitration. Most of his cases are about protecting workers’ rights to fair pay in California.
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Adam L.

Adam Lovingood

4 reviews
Adam Lovingood is a business attorney that primarily helps startup companies overcome legal issues that stands in their way. He has over 20 years’ experience and is licensed in California, as well as in Georgia. Adam has represented a variety of corporate clients, including ask.fm, MTV Networks and Roku. He has extensive experience in dealing with commercial contracts and trademark law, as well as with general business operations. Adam recently became a legal consultant at Udacity.
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Anthony L.

Anthony Lewis

2 reviews
Anthony Lewis is a business attorney that provides legal services to corporate clients of any size. He has been licensed to practice law in California and has more than four years of experience. Anthony obtained his Juris Doctor degree from Boston University. Some of his corporate clients include Twitter, AutoDesk and Seragon Pharmaceuticals. He focuses on commercial contracts, mergers, acquisitions and business operations. Anthony is the co-founder of a boutique firm that was founded in 2017.
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Jonathan J.

Jonathan Jew-Lim

2 reviews
Jonathan Jew-Lim specializes in corporate related legal matters and has six years of experience. He is licensed to practice law in California. Jonathan obtained his legal degree from the University of California at Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law. He is exceptionally experienced in providing legal assistance to startup companies. Since November 2015, Jonathan has been an associate attorney at Perkins Coie LLP.
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Darek D.

Darek Defreece

2 reviews
I have been primarily a securities attorney and executive for the past 20 years. I started my career as an associate in a law firm, working with small private hedge fun... read more
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Gabor S.

Gabor Szecsi

2 reviews
Gabor graduated from USF law school and he is also a Hungarian qualified attorney. His practice areas include business and corporate law. Gabor has worked with numerous inc... read more
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Ting Tzu (Irena) C.

Ting Tzu (Irena) Chen

2 reviews
Ting Tzu (Irena) graduated with Master of Laws (LL.M.) from UC Berkeley School of Law with Law & Technology Certificate. Prior to her master's studies, she received Bac... read more
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Dorothy Y.

Dorothy Yamamoto

2 reviews
I help entrepreneurs, partners, shareholders, and companies draft written agreements; navigate contractual and fiduciary disputes; and advise on and litigate various employ... read more
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