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Alina Lee

Founding Partner

Practical and Efficient Marketing, Technology, IP, Data Privacy, and Data Security Counsel:

  • Marketing Law: Marketing agency agreements, Influencer Agreements, media buys, ad law compliance, sweepstakes, giveaways, contests, loyalty programs, discount programs, special offers, sales scripts, website compliance, sales scripts, TV, radio, social, email, digital ads, billboards, etc.
  • IP & Technology Law: Product counsel for novel software applications, payment processing law compliance, FTC dark pattern compliance, copyright, trademark, and publicity rights licensing, SAAS Agreements, IT Outsourcing Agreements, custom software development agreements, outsourced IT services agreements, etc.
  • Data Privacy and Data Security Law: CAN-SPAM, TCPA, Do Not Call, GDPR, CCPA, CPRA, privacy policies, terms of use, privacy notices, negotiating DPAs, conducting data audits, negotiating data security terms, data incident tabletop exercises, data breach notices, etc.

Experience

Former in-house counsel with AmLaw 200 experience:

  • MAILCHIMP: Former Senior Corporate Counsel who oversaw legal matters from the Marketing Dept., managed the soft IP portfolio and IP licensing, and served as product counsel for several new software applications.
  • SOUTHERN COMPANY GAS: Former Senior Corporate Counsel who was responsible for all legal matters of the retail gas subsidiaries with one other attorney.
  • MORRIS MANNING & MARTIN: Technology M&A associate.
  • SMITH GAMBRELL RUSSELL (fka ROGERS & HARDIN): Associate attorney in M&A, securities regulation, corporate governance, real estate finance, and corporate law.

Education

J.D., Vanderbilt University Law School
B.A. in History, The University of Georgia

Admitted to practice law in Georgia

Allison Bazinet

Partner

Practical and Efficient Transactional Attorney with Experience in Commercial Contracts, General Counsel Services, Mergers and Acquisitions, and Securities Law:

  • Commercial Contracts: Drafting, review, and negotiation of a variety of contracts, including NDAs, vendor agreements, master services agreements and statements of work, sponsorship agreements, influencer marketing agreements, real estate leases, SaaS agreements, website terms of service, and privacy policies.
  • General Counsel Services: Entity formation for non-profit and for-profit entities and guidance regarding corporate governance best practices and governing documents; preparation of corporate policies, employee handbooks, employment agreements, offer letters, and independent contractor agreements.
  • Mergers and Acquisitions: Assistance throughout the process of selling or acquiring a business, including preparation and negotiation of equity purchase agreements, asset purchase agreements, merger agreements, and other transaction documents.
  • Securities Law: Drafting, review, and negotiation of founder, employee, and consultant equity awards and equity purchase agreements; preparation of stock certificates, capitalization tables, operating agreements, and shareholders’ agreements.

Experience

  • KREVOLIN & HORST, LLC: Former corporate associate in the firm’s transactional practice group, specializing in general corporate matters, mergers and acquisitions and guidance for startup companies.
  • KING & SPALDING, LLP: Former associate in the firm’s Corporate, Finance and Investment practice group, specializing in general corporate matters, mergers and acquisitions and securities and capital markets matters.
  • INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC REPRESENTATION, COMMUNICATIONS & TECHNOLOGY LAW CLINIC: Former participant in Georgetown Law clinic focusing on communications, technology and privacy issues for non-profit clients.

Education

J.D., Georgetown University Law Center
B.A. in Government, Cornell University

Admitted to practice law in Georgia

David Bennett

Senior Associate Attorney

Practical and Efficient Intellectual Property, Marketing, Technology, Data Privacy, and General Counsel:

  • Intellectual Property: Brand and trademark protection, copyright registration, design patent prosecution, IP and publicity rights licensing, cease and desists, coexistence agreements, infringement searches, validity searches, freedom-to-operate searches.
  • Marketing Law: Ad law compliance, sweepstakes, giveaways, contests influencer agreements, loyalty programs, discount programs, special offers, sales scripts, website compliance, sales scripts, TV, radio, social, email, digital ads, billboards, etc.
  • Technology and Data Privacy: FTC dark pattern compliance, SAAS Agreements, custom software development agreements, outsourced IT services agreements, CAN-SPAM, TCPA, Do Not Call, GDPR, CCPA, CPRA, privacy policies, terms of use, privacy notices.
  • General Counsel: Contract drafting, review, and negotiation; Entity formation and corporate governance, employee handbooks, employment and independent contractor agreements.

Experience

  • VERHAGEN BENNETT LLP: Co-founder of Los Angeles-based business law firm with emphasis on contract, patent, and trademark law.
  • DEVINCO GROUP LLC: Co-founder of and general counsel for a Los Angeles-focused regulatory compliance consultancy firm.
  • MMLG LLC: Regulatory licensing and compliance consultant for highly-regulated businesses across the country.
  • THE FOUNDER’S ATTORNEY: “Of counsel” intellectual property attorney helping clients manage their IP rights and portfolios.

Education

J.D., Pepperdine University School of Law
B.S. in Chemistry, Ball State University

Admitted to practice law in California
Registered Patent Attorney with the U.S. Patent Office

Katerina Velanova

Associate

Practical and Efficient Attorney assisting with Contract drafting and negotiation, Contract management processes, Trademark prosecution, Copyright registration, and other General transactional tasks (under attorney supervision):

  • Contracts: Supplier agreements, purchase agreements, outsourcing agreements, independent contractor agreements, service agreements, vendor agreements, PR and event agreements, influencer agreements, as well as contract template drafting, review, risk assessment and negotiation.
  • Intellectual Property: Trademark searches and prosecution; copyright registration
  • Contract Management: Operational support for client contract management needs.

        Education

        J.D., Emory University School of Law
        Ph.D. and M.A. in Experimental Psychology, Stanford University
        B.S. in Psychology, University of Toronto

        Admitted to practice law in Georgia

        Experience

        • GEORGIA LAWYER FOR THE ARTS: Externship assisting with intake of applicants to the Georgia PATENTS (Pro bono Assistance & Training for Entrepreneurs and New, Talented, Solo inventors) program.
        • ASPIRE LAW: Summer associate focused on contract drafting (formation documents/operating agreements, independent contractor agreements, service agreements, NDAs, publishing agreements, license agreements, web site terms of use), and provision of related transactional legal services.
        • EMORY LAW: Transactional Law and Skills certification.
        • UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH MEDICAL CENTER: Over a decade as faculty in the Departments of Psychiatry and Psychology and at the Center for the Neural Basis of Cognition.

        Kendall Carter

        Counsel

        Practical and Efficient Marketing, Technology, Data Privacy, Data Security, and Corporate Counsel:
        • Marketing Law: Marketing agency agreements, Influencer Agreements, media buy contracts, ad law compliance, FTC compliance, dark patterns, sales scripts, website compliance, TV, radio, social, e-mail, digital media, traditional media, etc.
        • Data Privacy & Security Law: CAN-SPAM, CCPA, CPRA, COPPA, FERPA, GDPR, IBIPA, TCPA, data protection policies, privacy policies, data audits, data privacy agreement negotiation, data security agreement negotiation, CRM agreement negotiation.
        • IP & Technology Law: Copyright, trademark, and publicity rights agreement negotiations, SAAS agreements, penetration testing agreements, cybersecurity consulting agreements.

        Education

        J.D., Tulane University
        B.A. in History, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville

        Admitted to practice law in Georgia & Texas

        Experience

        Advertising Agency in-house counsel with AmLaw 100 experience:
        • ACCRESCENT MARKETING LLC: Chief Counsel.  Oversee management of agreements of all kinds encountered in the advertising and marketing industry; establish and manage compliance with internal policies and procedures while ensuring cooperation of vendors and clients alike – particularly with regard to multi-jurisdictional legal requirements in data privacy, publicity, and intellectual property rights. Manage day-to-day corporate governance and compliance issues as they arise.
        • KING & SPALDING LLP: Data Privacy & Security Attorney, Trial & Global Disputes Practice.  Handled a nationwide docket of consumer litigation claims brought in federal and state courts throughout the United States.  Resolved over 1,800 cases through settlement, motions, or trial by understanding and interpreting the business and data processing systems of a Forbes 100 technology company.  Managed and handled multilingual cross-border litigation with jurisdictions in Latin America and Europe.
        • FULTON COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE: Assistant District Attorney – Trial Division.  Prosecuted felony crimes in Superior Court of Fulton County, Georgia before the Hon. Constance C. Russell and other judges.  Resolved over 1,000 cases by plea agreement or trial.

        Susan Tillotson Bunch

        Special Counsel

        Practical and Strategic Legal Counsel in Marketing Law, Privacy Compliance, Emerging Technologies, and Advertising Regulations:
        • Advertising, Promotions, and Marketing Law: Extensive experience advising businesses on promotional campaigns, sweepstakes, contests, and advertising compliance. Skilled in structuring marketing strategies that align with federal and state regulations, including FTC guidelines and state consumer protection laws.
        • Privacy Compliance and Data Security: Expertise in global data protection laws such as GDPR, and evolving U.S. privacy frameworks, including CCPA. Proficient in drafting and negotiating Data Processing Agreements (DPAs), privacy policies, and compliance programs for businesses handling consumer data.
        • Emerging Technologies and Internet Law: Advising companies on digital marketing, AI-driven advertising solutions, influencer marketing compliance, and evolving regulatory landscapes in online consumer engagement.
        • Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management: Providing guidance on compliance strategies, mitigating legal risks in marketing practices, and developing policies for responsible data use and consumer interactions.
        • Contract Law and Negotiations: Skilled in negotiating and drafting commercial agreements, including vendor contracts, technology licensing agreements, and sponsorship deals for businesses in the marketing and digital media sectors.
        • Corporate and Commercial Legal Services: Offering strategic counsel to businesses on corporate governance, compliance matters, and regulatory challenges in marketing, privacy, and advertising.

        Education

        J.D., Florida State University College of Law
        B.A. in German and Italian, German, Russian, Florida State University

        Admitted to practice law in Florida

        Experience

        • PROMOTIONS & PRIVACY LAW LLC: Owner, providing strategic legal counsel to businesses navigating the ever-changing landscape of marketing, privacy compliance, and emerging technologies.
        • THOMAS & LOCICERO PL: Former Founding Member, providing specialized legal counsel on privacy, emerging technologies, internet law, advertising, media law, and promotional compliance.
        • HOLLAND & KNIGHT LLP: Former Partner specialize in media law, advertising, intellectual property, and commercial litigation.
        • FEIKENS FOSTER VANDER MALE BELLAMY STEVENS & GILCHRIST LLP: Former Associate Lawyer focused on defense litigation in medical malpractice, product liability, and personal injury cases.
        • UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT, PENSACOLA DIVISION: Former Federal Judicial Law Clerk, providing legal counsel on corporate and commercial matters.

        Certification

        • 2017: Certified Information Privacy Professional/United States (CIPP/US) – Internat’l Ass’n of Privacy Professionals – 10831025
        • 2018: Certified Information Privacy Manager – Internat’l Ass’n of Privacy Professionals – 11647430
        • 2018: Certified Information Privacy Technologist – Internat’l Ass’n of Privacy Professionals – 11760498
        • 2018: Privacy Law Specialist* – American Bar Association – 11819043
        • 2018: Certified Information Privacy Professional/Europe (CIPP/e) – Internat’l Ass’n of Privacy Professionals – 12127682

        Charlotte Salomon

        Senior Counsel

        Business-oriented and Technology-focused Attorney with Extensive Experience in Intellectual Property, Commercial Transactions, and Corporate Counsel Services:

        • Intellectual Property: Software license and SaaS agreements and and AI usage agreements; IP development agreements; nondisclosure agreements; and any other agreements covering the exploitation, monetization, and protection of intellectual property.
        • Commercial Agreements and Corporate Counsel Services: purchasing and procurement contracts; ecommerce agreements; OEM, distribution, and reseller agreements; manufacturing agreements; referral fee and revenue sharing agreements; employment termination and settlement agreements; office leases; general business services contracts; and corporate organization documents.

        Experience

        • LawTech: Former Sole Practitioner, Pleasanton, CA.
        • Nellcor Incorporated: Former Corporate Counsel, Hayward, CA.
        • Mayer, Brown & Platt: Former Senior Associate, Los Angeles, CA.

        Education

        J.D., University of Chicago Law School
        M.A. in Urban and Regional Studies, University of Sussex
        A.B. in Government and Sociology, Harvard University

        Admitted to practice law in California

        Daniela De Alba

        Executive Assistant to Founding Partner

        Licensed in Mexico with experience in Trademark registration, IP and operational management:

        • Trademark Registration: Assisting with managing trademark portfolios, advising clients on trademark protection, and handling the registration process.
        • Intellectual Property: Review and analyze trademark protection, market research, IP agreements and brand registration strategies.
        • Operational Management: Skilled in overseeing legal operations, ensuring efficient processes, and managing large-scale projects, including humanitarian initiatives across Mexico.
        • Humanitarian and Social Work Projects: Led community aid projects, managing 100+ team members to identify community needs, develop initiatives, and implement solutions in underserved areas.
        • Multilingual Proficiency: Fluent in English and Spanish, allowing seamless communication and collaboration with clients across borders.

        Experience

        • BRIGHT IMMIGRATION (CANADA): Senior Legal Assistant and Case Manager with experience in immigration law and providing expert guidance to individuals and businesses.
        • BASHAM, RINGE Y CORREA, S.C.: Trademark registration experience in managing complex trademark portfolios and advising clients on intellectual property matters solutions.

        Education

        J.D., Universidad Anáhuac
        LLM in Corporate Law, Universidad Anáhuac

        Stevie Conway

        Project Manager

        Stevie Conway brings a wealth of experience in project management, operations, and strategic planning to our team. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for efficiency, Stevie excels in driving projects to successful completion while optimizing processes along the way:

        • Project Management and Implementation: Crafting and executing detailed project plans with a focus on seamless implementation and documentation management.
        • Operations and Business Analysis: Leveraging data-driven insights to enhance operational efficiency, with particular skill in pivot tables and process optimization.
        • Strategic Communications: Fostering cross-functional collaboration and driving engagement to deliver strategic results.
        • Technology Proficiency: Adept at utilizing Microsoft 365 and Google Project Management tools to ensure effective organization and workflow management.

        Experience

        • FREELANCE: Project manager providing tailored services with a focus on strategic implementation and operational success.
        • SPEARHEAD HOSPITALITY: Former Market and Coffee Program Manager, where Stevie drove innovation and improved customer experience.
        • FOXTROT: Former District and Operations Manager overseeing district operations and implementing strategic initiatives.

        Education

        M.A. in Creative Writing, University of London
        B.A. in English Language and Literature, Pacific Lutheran University

        Ayven Dodd

        Chief Talent Officer*

        • Lateral Partner Recruiting: Over a decade of experience helping attorneys make meaningful career moves aligned with their goals, values, and long-term vision.
        • NewLaw, Hybrid & Traditional Firm Transitions: Advises attorneys transitioning into virtual, hybrid, and traditional law firm models with a focus on long-term fit and sustainability.
        • Candidate-Centric Career Strategy: Prioritizes the best interests of the attorney, using data and alignment to guide every recommendation.
        • Cultural and Compensation Fit: Helps attorneys evaluate firm structures and find the right balance of culture, compensation, and autonomy.
        • Integration Strategy: Provides guidance on post-move integration planning and assessing long-term alignment within a new platform.

        Experience

        • ASPIRE LAW: Chief Talent Officer, partnering with attorneys considering lateral opportunities, ensuring every move is strategic, intentional, and in the attorney’s best interest.
        • SHELTON & STEELE: President, co-leading a nationally respected consultancy specializing in partner recruitment, law firm M&A, and strategic growth advisory.

        *Ayven Dodd is not a direct employee of Aspire Law. He is seconded from Shelton & Steele LLC.