Outside General Counsel

Strategic Legal Guidance: As your Outside General Counsel, Venus provides strategic legal guidance tailored to your business objectives. By taking the time to understand your business, the industry in which you operate, and your ultimate goals, Venus offers proactive advice to help you make informed decisions and navigate the law with confidence.

Contract Drafting and Review: Venus provides legal support for your contract needs, whether it’s advising, preparing, redlining, revising or negotiating terms to ensure that your contracts protect your interests while also complying with applicable laws. She is well versed and has handled a wide range of contracts, such as LLC operating agreements, subscription agreements, equity agreements, purchase and sale of interest agreements, joint venture agreements, strategic alliance agreements, B2B commercial contracts including technology agreements, employment agreements, and termination of contract agreements, to name a few. 

Legal/Regulatory Compliance: Staying compliant with laws and regulations is critical to your business success and bottom line. Venus helps companies navigate complex regulatory frameworks, such as healthcare laws, employment law, data privacy and security, and other industry-specific laws and regulations. By proactively addressing compliance requirements, Venus helps you minimize risks designed to protect your business from legal exposure. 

Risk Management and Mitigation: Venus identifies and assesses potential risks specific to your industry and operations. Together, we develop risk management strategies, implement preventive measures, and establish protocols to mitigate legal risks. By taking a proactive approach to risk management, we protect your business from costly disputes and litigation.

Intellectual Property Protection: Your intellectual property is a valuable asset that requires protection. Venus helps you safeguard your trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets by providing advice on registration, licensing, and enforcement. We develop strategies to protect your intellectual property rights and maintain a competitive edge in the market.

Employment Law Guidance: Venus provides guidance on various employment law matters, including employee contracts, workplace policies, discrimination and harassment prevention, and termination procedures. By ensuring compliance with employment laws and regulations, Venus works with you to help foster a positive work environment and minimize the risk of disputes.

Policies and Procedures: Venus assists in developing, reworking and implementing effective policies and procedures tailored to your business. By conducting a comprehensive assessment of your operations, industry standards, and legal requirements, Venus works with you to help ensure your company policies and procedures align with applicable compliance laws designed to mitigate risks. 

Dispute Resolution: In the event of disputes, Venus assists in negotiations and alternative dispute resolution, and, if necessary, can help source litigation counsel. Her goal is to reach a swift and amicable resolution so as to avoid litigation and minimize disruptions to your business.