Andrew Lachman
Your Attorney for Technology, Contracts, Privacy, Start-Ups, Corporate Matters and Public Affairs
California
CA, DC
"Andrew's software licensing/professional services know-how was second to none."
About
He and corporate attorney Melissa Kann have a combined 40+ years experience working with large and small clients, providing responsive service to reach business goals. He provides personal service, big firm trained and Fortune 500 experience at small firm prices.
He received his J.D. from George Washington… read more University where he served on the International Law Review
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Client Reviews
"Andrew gave very relevant feedback re IP issues and opensource. Really enjoyed working with Andrew."
"I was looking for an attorney to review a contract agreement. I had great experience with Andrew. He clearly understood my requirements and worked around the deadlines. I would highly recommend him for any small business needs."
"If I could hug this guy I would. Thank you sooo much for your quick response and caring input regarding my agent contract, Andrew! Your chill demeanor and sense of humor really put me at ease."
"Very knowledgeable in the area of web and privacy law. Highly recommended."
"He listened very carefully and found the best solution for me. Will work with him again."
"Andrew is very attentive and responsive. A pleasure working with him!"
Work History
Lachman Law
Managing Attorney
Jan 2014 - Present
Work closely with C-level executives to assess and manage risk for clients.
Drafted and negotiated NDAs, subcontractor agreements, referral agreements, web and complex technology development agreements, SaaS/PaaS licenses, privacy policies and TOU for domestic and international deals (UK, EU, Canada), including creating template agreements for start-ups. Managed corporate, IP functions, GDPR.CCPA
OSI Consulting
Senior Legal Counsel
Mar 2011 - Dec 2014
Worked with sales department to review all legal aspects of new products, negotiate technology consulting, complex custom software development, SaaS, e-commerce, outsourcing and IT managed services contracts with Fortune 1000 clients and subcontractors support HR operations and corporate functions.
Paramount Pictures
Vice President of Legal Affairs for Information Technology
Dec 2007 - Dec 2008
Worked with business units to negotiate and draft over 300 IT-related contracts, outsourcing agreements, SaaS licenses RFPs and Statements of Work for studio operations and in support of media, DVD, production and security operations.
OSI Consulting
Legal Counsel
Jan 2007 - Dec 2007
Negotiated and drafted all subcontractor and outbound service agreements for technology consulting and managed services for 300 employee company with three international offices.
Managed employment and immigration law issues for company.
Conducted due diligence reviews of company acquisitions.
Law Offices of Andrew Lachman
Attorney
Feb 2002 - Jan 2007
Conducted compliance risk assessments, drafted privacy policies, website terms of use, insertion orders, technology service, video production and commercial contracts for corporate and financial institution clients
Reviewed privacy policies, website terms of use and contracts for clients.
Drafted corporate documents, entity formation documents, contracts and licenses for interactive entertainment industry.
Lipow & Harris
Contract Attorney
Dec 2003 - Apr 2006
Drafted complaints, motions and discovery documents in connection with state business litigation.
Conducted research and drafted memoranda on litigation issues.
Appeared in state court to argue motions.
Engaged in discovery, including deposing witnesses, drafting discovery documents and conducting research.
Move.com
Corporate Counsel
Jan 1999 - Dec 2001
Co-Chaired company privacy practices and government affairs operations for company, reviewed all new products for legal compliance, managed company intellectual property and all internal technology licensing operations for pre-IPO technology and content company