Sidelinger & AssociatesFounder, Information Technology Attorney & eDiscovery Consultant
Jul. 1995 - Apr. 2023TexasOwner of a legal and consulting practice operating periodically since 1995 (i.e., in between full-time jobs) to provide IT, IP and e-Discovery services to clients. Representative engagements include: • IT and IP Attorney.
Counsel clients in their acquisition, protection and/or transfer of IT and IP, including business alliances, technology distribution, systems integration, software licensing, outsourcing transactions, development services, electronic software distribution, e-commerce.
Assist SaaS and software start-ups in developing contracting processes and forms.
• e-Discovery Counselor and Attorney.
Counsel clients on complex e-Discovery matters, including reactive and proactive litigation readiness. Assist e-Discovery vendors on go-to-market strategies and implementation. E-discovery specialist, proficient on multiple vendor platforms. Projects include project management, document review and e-collections work.
• Chief Legal Officer / General Counsel.
On an outsourced basis, Chief Legal Officer / General Counsel for 2 companies.
Prepared documentation for Initial Private Placement Offerings, managed corporate legal risks, ensured corporate compliance with applicable legal requirements, managed corporate intellectual property, drafted and negotiated material contracts, and managed outside counsel.