Antitrust & Competition. Pricing and distribution practices. Competitor collaborations, joint ventures, and information sharing. Antitrust diligence in M&A transactions. Resale price maintenance and MAP policies. Government investigation response.  We bring antitrust experience from years of advising companies.

Contracts & Commercial Agreements. We draft, review, and negotiate the full range of business contracts: supply chain and procurement agreements, customer and sales contracts, private label and co-manufacturing arrangements, distribution and licensing agreements, SaaS and technology contracts, NDAs, and vendor terms. We also develop template libraries and negotiation playbooks so your team can move faster on routine deals.

Corporate Governance & Entity Management. As your company grows, governance gets complicated. We help with board meeting preparation, corporate minutes, resolutions, subsidiary management, cap table hygiene, and compliance calendars. For companies preparing for fundraising, M&A, or eventual exit, we ensure your corporate house is in order.

Crisis Management & Internal Investigations. Product recalls and safety incidents. Employee misconduct investigations. Regulatory inquiries and government investigations. Whistleblower complaints. Media and reputational issues. Data breaches and cyber incidents. As former General Counsels, we've managed crises in real time and can help you respond effectively while protecting privilege and minimizing exposure.

Data Privacy & Cybersecurity. Privacy policies, website terms, and cookie compliance. Data processing agreements with vendors and customers. State privacy law compliance, including CCPA and emerging state frameworks. Incident response planning and breach notification procedures. Employee data handling and privacy training. We help you build a privacy program that scales with your business.

Employment & Workplace Law. Offer letters, employment agreements, and executive compensation. Employee handbooks and workplace policies. Non-competes, non-solicits, and confidentiality agreements. Independent contractor classification. Wage and hour compliance. Internal investigations and separation agreements. We handle the day-to-day employment legal work that keeps companies compliant and protected.

Environmental & Sustainability. Environmental compliance and permitting. ESG reporting and sustainability disclosures. Supply chain sustainability requirements. Environmental due diligence in transactions. Regulatory response and remediation oversight. With increasing stakeholder focus on sustainability, we help companies build credible programs and navigate disclosure requirements.

Franchise, Dealer, & Distribution Networks. Franchise disclosure documents and franchise agreements. Dealer and distributor agreements. Territory and exclusivity arrangements. Franchise and dealer terminations. Regulatory compliance with FTC Franchise Rule and state franchise laws. We help brands build and manage distribution networks while navigating the regulatory requirements.

Intellectual Property. Trademark clearance, registration, and portfolio management. Patent strategy and coordination with prosecution counsel. Trade secret protection programs. IP provisions in commercial agreements. Licensing arrangements, both inbound and outbound. We protect your competitive advantages and ensure your agreements don't give away more than intended.

Legal Operations & Process Improvement. We help companies move from ad hoc contract handling to systematized processes: intake forms, approval routing, template libraries, clause playbooks, and reporting. Whether you're implementing a CLM system or just need better organization, we bring operational discipline to legal work.

Litigation Support & Dispute Strategy. Pre-litigation assessment and strategy. Litigation management and outside counsel oversight. Discovery coordination and privilege review. Settlement negotiation. We don't try cases, but we help you decide when to fight, when to settle, and how to manage litigation cost-effectively. For matters requiring trial counsel, we coordinate with litigation firms and ensure business interests stay front and center.

Mergers & Acquisitions. Buy-side and sell-side transactions from LOI through closing and integration. Due diligence management and issue assessment. Deal structuring, negotiation, and documentation. Asset purchases, stock purchases, and mergers. Carve-outs and divestitures. Our team has led M&A transactions at public and private companies across manufacturing, consumer products, and technology sectors.

Policy Management. Ensure your company is fully compliant with legal requirements and industry best practices. Our team can create policies to cover employment/human resources, code of conduct/ethics, information security and cybersecurity, privacy, health and safety, record and document management, anti-discrimination and equal employment opportunity, compliance and regulatory, business continuity and disaster recovery, procurement and vendor management, intellectual property, social media and communications, travel and expense reimbursement, whistleblower/reporting, quality management, anti-money laundering, and export control and trade compliance.

Real Estate & Leases. Commercial lease review and negotiation for office, warehouse, manufacturing, and retail space. Lease renewals, amendments, and terminations. Landlord-tenant disputes. Real estate due diligence for acquisitions. Amanda Athayde is a licensed real estate broker in Minnesota, bringing a practical perspective to real estate transactions.

Regulatory Compliance. Industry-specific compliance programs, regulatory filings, and government inquiries. Our team has particular depth in FDA and USDA matters, food labeling and safety, sustainability and ESG reporting, and agricultural supply chain requirements. We also advise on general regulatory frameworks affecting manufacturing, distribution, and consumer products.

Risk Assessment & Insurance Coordination. Contract risk allocation and limitation of liability analysis. Insurance requirements in commercial agreements. Coverage review and coordination with brokers on D&O, E&O, cyber, product liability, and general commercial policies. We help you understand what risks you're taking on and whether you're properly covered.

Securities & Capital Raising. SEC filings and public company disclosure, including 10-Ks, 10-Qs, 8-Ks, and proxy statements. Disclosure controls and insider trading policies. Reg FD compliance. Private placements and fundraising documentation. Pre-IPO readiness assessments. With two former public company General Counsels on our team, we bring firsthand experience with the demands of securities compliance.