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Pierre Zado

Pierre Zado

Attorney at Zado Law, a Corporate and IP Law Firm
  • Intellectual Property, Business Law, Communications & Internet Law ...
  • California
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Biography

Astute business professional with a track record of influencing, negotiating, supporting and interacting with senior management. Excels at resolving complex issues, developing critical business solutions, and delivering robust analysis and guidance. For the last 10 years, I've counseled clients on various technology and intellectual property matters. Participated in six acquisitions (4 for buyer and two as target) with an aggregate deal value over $10 billion.

As a business professional, I've been involved and/or responsible for managing deal flow and partnership agreements spanning across IOT, Fintech, Logistics, Medical and Enterprise 3.0 industries totaling approximately $100 million over the last 7 years.

Practice Areas
Intellectual Property
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Communications & Internet Law
Internet Law, Media & Advertising, Telecommunications Law
Consumer Law
Class Action, Lemon Law
Fees
  • Free Consultation
    15 minute free consultation.
  • Credit Cards Accepted
    MasterCard and Visa. I also accept various forms of online payments.
  • Contingent Fees
  • Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
    Fixed fee model with various pricing plans. Also offering hourly billing at $300/hr.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
California
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9th Circuit
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D.C. Circuit
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Federal Circuit
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Team Lead, Legal and Community
FindLaw.com
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Research Analyst
Thomson Reuters
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Education
Stanford University
Professional Development Continuing Studies | Management
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Valparaiso University
J.D. | Law
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Valparaiso University
MBA | Entrepreneurship
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University of Southern California
B.A. | Economics
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Activities: Athlete, USC Football 1997-1999
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Minor | Business Finance
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Awards
Volunteer Appreciation
AIDS Legal Referral Panel of the San Francisco Bay Area
Volunteer Appreciation
AIDS Legal Referral Panel of the San Francisco Bay Area
This award is given to attorney who meet a certain level or client representations or hours worked.
2012 Certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding Pro Bono Service
County of San Mateo Bay Area Legal Aid
BayLegal is committed to providing meaningful access to the civil justice system through quality legal assistance regardless of a client’s location, language or disability.
Wiley W. Manuel Award for Pro Bono Services
California State Bar Association
About the Wiley W. Manuel Award: The Wiley W. Manuel Award recognizes legal professionals who contribute at least 50 hours of pro bono legal services annually. The State Bar of California established the award in 1989. The late Justice Manuel served as a California Supreme Court associate justice from 1977-1981, following 23 years with the California Office of the Attorney General, the last three of which were as chief assistant attorney general. Justice Manuel's legal career and his personal life were marked by a dedication to hard work, public service and the concept of equal justice for all segments of society.
Fellowship
Indiana Supreme Court Conference for Legal Education Opportunity (CLEO)
The Indiana Conference for Legal Education Opportunity (ICLEO) was established at the urging of former Chief Justice Randall T. Shepard by the Indiana General Assembly. In 1997, Governor Frank O’Bannon signed the law giving funding to ICLEO (check out the Indiana Code to read the law). ICLEO’s purpose then and now is to help college students in need pursue a law degree in Indiana. The ICLEO Summer Institute is held annually to introduce new ICLEO Fellows to the program. The first Summer Institute was held in the summer of 1997 at Indiana University’s Bloomington Law School. In 1997, 30 students enrolled in the first ICLEO Summer Institute and 25 students went on to graduate from law school, representing all of Indiana’s law schools. Since 1997, 500 students have successfully completed the Summer Institute and over 350 have graduated from law school.
Professional Associations
Bar Association of the District of Colombia  # 1028176
Member
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Activities: Member of the IP Section Steering Committee
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Bar Association of San Francisco
Member
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Bar Association of San Mateo
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Bar Association of Santa Clara
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Publications
Articles & Publications
"Enforcing International Sports Contracts: A US Athlete Learns the Hard Way.”
American Bar Association International Law News Section
Speaking Engagements
Cloud and Mobile Technology for Law Practice Management - Legal Implications of Wearables/Internet of Things (IOT), LegalTech® West Coast 2015, San Francisco, CA
ALM Media Properties
Wearables and the Internet of Things are expanding in 2015 and becoming a reality in all of our lives. The recent release of Apple Watch is ushering in the next stage of computing--one where wearables and the Internet of Things may soon become more prevalent in our culture, our businesses, and in our practices. This panel will discuss this new era of computing including the legal implications of Apple Watch, Google Glass, smart apparel, and more! They will examine how privacy, intellectual property, ethics, technology and the law intersect.
Certifications
Accredited Attorney
United States Department of Veteran Affairs
Websites & Blogs
Website
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Legal Answers
1 Questions Answered
Q. I live in CA, I moved out a month ago and my landlord has not sent me my security deposit. How long does it take?
A: In California a landlord has to follow rules and procedure outlined in the state code with respect to returning a security deposit. FindLaw.com has a great section on Landlord/Tenant law that you may want to check out. Thanks.
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Contact & Map
Zado Law Office
500 2nd Street
First Floor
San Francisco, CA 94107
Telephone: (415) 967-1166
Fax: (415) 484-7653