In-house attorneys have many obligations and new projects or obstacles that can overwhelm an already stretched legal department. Elbiali Law, APC is available to supplement the capacity or experience of a company’s existing legal team, as well as serve as outside general counsel to businesses without in-house counsel capabilities.
We offer customized options for general counsel support that best suit clients’ needs and budgets. Mr. Elbiali brings a wealth of experience to each transaction and client, having served as in-house counsel to some of the most well-respected companies in the world over the course of his 25+ year legal career, including:
- Managing Senior Counsel of Panasonic Corporation of North America, where he served as the lead commercial counsel for the Panasonic Connect North America business division and managed multiple direct reports;
- Associate General Counsel and Antitrust Director of Western Digital, one of the world’s leading data technology companies, where he managed and maintained the company’s global antitrust/competition law program;
- Senior Counsel of Mitsubishi Electric & Electronics USA, Inc., where he served as the primary commercial attorney for the Semiconductor and Consumer Electronics Divisions.
This “on the ground” in-house experience, coupled with our industry knowledge, enables us to provide effective advice and counsel at a highly competitive rate. We adopt a proactive stance in our approach, engaging closely with every client to thoroughly understand their business model and goals. Our objective is to offer optimal and economical legal solutions, prioritizing a forward-thinking strategy that preemptively addresses risks and preemptively resolves potential issues, thereby averting unnecessary complications or legal disputes.
Our Services
Our Outside General Counsel services are tailored to each client’s needs. As outside general counsel, we can coordinate and oversee, among other things:
- Negotiating, reviewing, and drafting commercial documents, including sales and purchase agreements, software licensing agreements, distributorship agreements, asset purchase agreements, clinical trial agreements, guaranty agreements, SaaS agreements, confidentiality agreements, consulting agreements, and commercial lease agreements;
- Employment law matters, including consultation on exempt v. non-exempt analysis, employment-related immigration visas, employee handbook, termination, employment benefits, confidentiality/non-compete/non-solicitation, and federal and state employment statutes and preparation and review of related documents;
- Entity formation and registration and corporate governance, including drafting operating agreements and resolutions, corporate governance and compliance;
- Trademark registration, maintenance, and assignment;
- Insurance coverage and indemnity obligation analysis;
- Antitrust compliance and counseling
We are proud to offer these services and much more to our clients. From start-ups to established businesses, we can provide the legal support you need to help you succeed.
Contact Elbiali Law, APC Today
If your business does not have in-house counsel or you need assistance with a specific legal issue or project that is outside of the expertise or bandwidth of your existing in-house counsel, contact Elbiali Law, APC today. Whatever your reason for needing our assistance, we are ready to help. Contact us today, and let’s begin working together.