Wendy M.

Your business does not need legal advice that simply identifies a problem, it needs counsel that understands the problem, the business consequences, and what should happen next. I am a California Licensed Attorney with over 30 years of experience helping entrepreneurs, startups, small businesses, established companies, and corporations navigate complex business, commercial, employment, contract, and litigation matters. Throughout my practice, I have worked with clients not only to address legal disputes after they arise, but also to identify and manage legal risks before they become costly problems. My approach is business-minded, practical, and solutions-focused. I take the time to understand your objectives, examine the facts and documents carefully, identify the issues that matter most, and provide clear legal guidance you can actually use to make informed decisions. Whether you need an agreement drafted or negotiated, a business dispute evaluated, an employment matter addressed, or representation in commercial litigation, I bring more than legal knowledge to the engagement, I bring 15+ years of experience applying that knowledge to real-world business challenges. Education I earned my Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of California, Berkeley, followed by my Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the University of California College of the Law, San Francisco (formerly UC Hastings) and an LL.M. in Business and Corporate Law from Pepperdine Caruso School of Law. Professional Experience Throughout my career, I have advised and represented businesses and corporate clients in transactional, advisory, and litigation matters. My experience includes business formation and corporate structuring, commercial transactions, contract negotiation, business disputes, employment matters, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and risk management. I regularly assist clients with drafting, reviewing, and negotiating employment agreements, independent contractor agreements, NDAs, operating agreements, partnership agreements, vendor agreements, service agreements, and other commercial contracts. Core Practice Areas Business & Corporate Law Business Formation & Corporate Structuring Commercial Contracts & Transactions Contract Drafting, Review & Negotiation Civil Law Real estate Family Law Commercial Litigation & Business Disputes Employment Law & Employer Counsel Corporate Governance Mergers & Acquisitions Shareholder & Partnership Matters Workplace Investigations & Employment Disputes Regulatory Compliance & Business Risk Management Client-Focused Approach Whether you are launching a business, negotiating an important agreement, dealing with an employment issue, managing a corporate dispute, or preparing for litigation, I focus on understanding your specific circumstances before recommending a course of action. My goal is to help you identify the legal issues early, understand your options, minimize unnecessary risk, and move forward with a clear and practical strategy. Let’s Discuss Your Legal Matter If you have a contract, business dispute, employment issue, corporate matter, or potential litigation, send me the relevant documents and a brief summary of the situation. I can review the available information, identify the key legal issues and potential risks, and outline the appropriate next steps. If the legal issue affects your business, it deserves more than a generic answer. Let’s examine the facts, identify your options, and develop a practical legal strategy tailored to your situation.