Stacy Dees

Stacy Dees

General Counsel Services

Sedalia
Colorado
Licensed in
CO, DC
Georgetown University Law Center

"Stacy did a great job for us, with a very reasonable estimate and cost. Highly recommend!"

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About
Stacy is a solution-oriented legal and business leader with more than 15 years in-house experience in start-up, emerging growth and large, public companies, 4 years experience at premier law firms and 4 years experience operating her own firm. Her practice areas include contracts, debt/equity transactions, acquisitions, licensing and corporate governance. Stacy enjoys helping early stage companies properly form their businesses, establish solid processes and efficiently handle all legal matters related to their business.

Stacy graduated with honors from Georgetown University Law Center with an LL.M. in Securities Regulation. She has a JD
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"Stacy is knowledgeable, professional, and answered in details all the questions I had for her with great suggestions and advice."

Legal Document Review Assistance Needed
Posted on Jul 11, 2024
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"This is my second time using Stacy for contract needs. Great communication and excellent work. Will use again."

Contract Needed for Consulting Services on Drug Testing Issues for Corporations
Posted on Jun 25, 2024
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"Stacy was easy to work with on my document review project. She provided good notes on the documents, along with clear next steps. I plan to work with her again in the future."

Form Delaware Corporation
Posted on Jun 17, 2024
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"Working with Stacy on our operating agreement was excellent. She updated a template we had and improved the language for better clarity. She was also able to provide us with guidance on what would work best for our business. Highly recommend!"

Review and Recommend Revisions to Operating Agreement
Posted on Dec 17, 2023
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"We had a fantastic experience working with Stacy Dees on UpCounsel. She did an outstanding job updating our terms of service, ensuring our niche business stays compliant. Her personal understanding of the industry set her apart, making the process seamless and tailored to our specific needs. We highly recommend Stacy for anyone seeking expert legal support!"

Terms of Service
Posted on Dec 17, 2023
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"Stacy was great to work with. Efficient and took the time to listen and understand the type of contract I needed. I will definitely work with Stacy again."

Draft Service Agreement
Posted on Sep 21, 2023

Work History

The Law Offices of Stacy R Dees, LLC

Founder / Sole Member

Jan 2016 - Present

Dynamic law firm focused on reducing risk and creating value for small businesses and start-ups. Representative transactions: outside general counsel for website and application development firm, a SaaS company in employment space & a software consulting firm; purchase and sale sides of asset purchase transactions; drafted and negotiated variety of contracts; and, negotiated employment packages.

Jan 2016 - Present

Aegis Identity Software, Inc.

Founder / Vice President, Legal Affairs and Compliance / Corporate Secretary

Oct 2011 - Jan 2016

Responsible for all legal matters such as formation of company, advising leadership, preparing all debt/equity offering documentation and filings, negotiating loan transactions, drafting software licenses, professional service agreements, NDA, consulting agreements and development agreements, implementing website privacy policies and term of use, advising on stock option plan and other HR matters.

Oct 2011 - Jan 2016

Aegis Business Group, Inc.

Director of Legal and Compliance

Jun 2006 - Oct 2011

Responsible for all legal matters including drafting and negotiating master services agreements, SOW, NDA, license agreements subcontracts and other contracts, advising on private placements of equity, convertible debentures and notes and drafting documentation, negotiating loan transactions, handling employment matters, counseling executive team and board, and preparing for board meetings.

Jun 2006 - Oct 2011

Teligent, Inc.

Associate General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

Sep 2000 - Jul 2004

Responsible for advising senior management, coordinating and drafting all 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K Exchange Act filings, communication with the SEC and Nasdaq, compliance with Section 16 program, negotiating PIPE transaction, amendments to credit facility, preparing materials and minutes for board meetings, reviewed press releases and negotiated executive employment agreements and separations.

Sep 2000 - Jul 2004

Brown & Wood, LLP

Associate - Corporate and Securities

Jul 1998 - Sep 2000

Led initial public offering for a small business corporation including drafting all documents and communicating with Nasdaq and the SEC; Negotiated documents and advised on initial and secondary rounds of financing for several venture capital transactions; Counseled partners in the formation of an LLC and drafted operating documents; Participated in stock and asset purchase transactions.

Jul 1998 - Sep 2000

Akin Gump

Associate - Corporate Section

Aug 1996 - Jul 1998

Advised on two successful roll-up initial public offerings raising an aggregate of $114.5 million including preparing registration statement, responding to the SEC, negotiating underwriting and lock-up agreements, directing transfer agent and related agreements; Participated in several stock and asset purchase transactions; Prepared Section 16, Schedule 13D, Schedule 13G and Form 10-K filings.

Aug 1996 - Jul 1998

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