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Howard U.

Howard Ullman

Howard Ullman is a member of the San Francisco office of Orrick law firm where he focuses on trade regulation, antitrust, class action, and other complex litigation issues. In 2004, he tried a case before the Supreme Court. Additionally, he has worked numerous antitrust cases including one in which he worked with Microsoft Inc.
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Zachary S.

Zachary Strebeck

Zacharary is a game lawyer who has experience in the game and software industry to help clients focus on the game development process while protecting their business and intellectual property. He has worked with the startup Crowdfunder and two entertainment companies, including serving as an associate producer and former guest on Entertainment Law Update.
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Jordan Reis C.

Jordan Reis Cohen

Jordan was introduced at an early age to cooking and food culture by his parents. He was urged to pursue a legal career that would bring him face to face with the industry he was so passionate about. After receiving his law degree, he seized the opportunity to create a specialized law firm that serves the Bay Area's burgeoning restaurant, bar, and beverage retail community.
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Raye M.

Raye Mitchell

A graduate of Harvard Law School, Raye Mitchell is passionate about supporting the success of women and girls. In recent years, she has become a motivational speaker, working with both individuals and corporate clients to inspire women to be global leaders. She is also recognized as an entertainment producer, social entrepreneur, and published author.
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William K.

William Kushner

William Kushner has been practicing as an attorney for over 20 years. He has experience working with technology, healthcare, social media, and consumer products clients. William was also an M&A advisor to an investment bank in New York. This experience enabled him to develop his corporate finance skills which, in turn, has allowed him to offer better legal counsel.
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Jesse W.

Jesse Woo

Jesse Woo will step in and help resolve your business legal issues so that you can get back to doing what you do best. With previous work experience being a public defender, judicial extern, research assistant and law clerk, Jesse Woo now offers all of that in his own law practice. Jesse Woo specializes in corporate formations, business transactions, business litigation, copyrights, and trademarks.
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Shahriar A.

Shahriar Amin Alaghmand

Shahriar Amin Alaghmand went from receiving a JD from Vanderbilt Law School to working at top 100 law firms and Fortune 500 companies including Google, Merrill Lynch, and American Express. Residing in California close to Silicon Valley, Shahriar Amin Alaghmand can help aid startups and tech companies with legal advice. In his former life before becoming an attorney, Shahriar Amin Alaghmand was a series seven certified financial securities representative.
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Spencer G.

Spencer Gusick

Spencer is a director and associated at Zuora. He has worked with some of the world’s largest companies, including Microsoft, Universal Studios and Facebook. Spencer has experience in different commercial and corporate areas, including litigation, compliance, security and finance. He completed a J.D. in law at the University of Michigan Law School and started his career as an attorney at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP in 1993.
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Darryl Y.

Darryl Yorkey

Darryl Yorkey is a business attorney with six years of experience. He also has extensive experience in the executive management field. Darryl is licensed to provide legal services in California. He received his legal degree from the University Of California Hastings College Of Law. Darryl primarily specializes in business formation and commercial contracts. He started his own legal office in 2011. Darryl was also an assistant director at Stanislaus County between September 2015 and July 2016.
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Payal C.

Payal Cadman

Payal Cadman is an experienced attorney with a background in litigation as well as basic estate planning for individuals and families and contracts. She is a graduate of Lo...
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