Senior technology attorney with extensive specialized expertise in Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) licensing, compliance, and commercial software licensing arrangements. As founder of a boutique legal practice, she has advised technology companies ranging from start-ups to major public corporations on open source licensing issues. Her unique background includes senior in-house counsel experience at major technology companies, combined with specialization in FOSS licensing, software licensing, intellectual property management, and complex commercial transactions.

Formal Education

  • J.D. from a top-tier law school
  • B.S. in Economics from a leading university

Career Highlights

  • Founder and Principal of a boutique legal practice — specializing in FOSS licensing compliance and commercial software licensing matters for high-tech and medical device companies
  • Vice President of Legal Services at a pioneering open source software company — managing legal strategy and IP development
  • Senior Legal Counsel at a major technology company — overseeing professional services operations with involvement in major technology transitions
  • Vice President of Legal Affairs and General Counsel at a software company — managing intellectual property strategy and complex software licensing negotiations with major corporations
  • Counsel at a major technology company — handling corporate legal matters
  • Associate at a law firm — providing expertise in complex commercial transactions

Expert Qualifications

  • Explicitly provides expert witness services on Free and Open Source Software licensing and commercial licensing matters
  • Bar admission qualifying for testimony on patent and intellectual property matters
  • Extensive specialized expertise in FOSS licensing compliance, GPL enforcement, and open source commercial arrangements
  • In-house general counsel experience at major technology companies, providing credibility on corporate software licensing practices and strategies