Alpine Law

Alpine Law

Alpine Law provides the persistence, high quality, and friendly advice to assist every client to confront their challenges and maximize their position to achieve the most optimal outcome.

Alpine Law

Alpine Law

Alpine Law provides the persistence, high quality, and friendly advice to assist every client to confront their challenges and maximize their position to achieve the most optimal outcome.

Firm Overview

Alpine Legal Advisors Worldwide Group Corp. (Alpine L.A.W.) is an online business law firm specializing in U.S. startup formation, international business and cross border transactions, strategic international expansion, securities, healthcare, corporate immigration, copyright & trademarks, and tax strategies. We are a one stop shop that provides globally integrated multi-disciplinary services, proudly serving domestic and international companies in US, China, Canada, Europe, and Latin America

We provide an ease of communication for our clients directly with attorneys who have a business mindset focused on the legal and business problems that companies face today. Utilizing a mixture of hourly and fixed fee structures, our clients have a greater degree of control and understanding of the scope and cost of their projects. This fee structure prevents hidden costs and removes any surprises. Our unique small boutique law firm business model is focused on capability and scalability.

Main Office

Main Office
1317 Edgewater Drive
Orlando, FL 32804

Phone

(925) 433-1461

Business

Immigration Law

Intellectual Property

Alpine Law
Lois Li

Lead Attorney
Detroit, USA

Attorney Lois Li is a bilingual business and commercial attorney licensed in Michigan, U.S. since 2014, in Ontario, Canada since 2015, and in New York, U.S. since 2020. As an attorney licensed in two countries, Lois leads Alpine Law's US/China/Canada practice. She is experienced in legal and contractual transactions in both English and Chinese.

Lois has over six years of experience in assisting clients with business operations and legal services, and is specialized in advising companies with legal needs in International Business, Securities law, Cryptocurrency Block chain, and Fin-Tech. Having served as both an outside and an in-house counsel, Lois worked with many startup and small businesses. With a strong understanding of core business and the ability to translate business needs into legal requirements, Lois has assisted many companies to establish policies and procedures, and drafted and negotiated employment and transaction contracts.

Further licensed as a Registered Nurse since 2010, Lois specializes in healthcare law and is experienced in FDA, HIPAA, Medicare and Medicaid regulations. She has assisted many businesses in the medical and healthcare industry.

Education
University of Detroit Mercy, Michigan;
University of Windsor, Canada

Practice areas
Start Up Law
Corporate & Commercial
China US Business
Securities & Financing
Healthcare Law
Fintech and Cryptocurrency
International Trade
China Law
Corporate Immigration
Trademark
Contact us for a consultation

Alpine Law
Lois Li

Lead Attorney
Detroit, USA

Attorney Lois Li is a bilingual business and commercial attorney licensed in Michigan, U.S. since 2014, in Ontario, Canada since 2015, and in New York, U.S. since 2020. As an attorney licensed in two countries, Lois leads Alpine Law's US/China/Canada practice. She is experienced in legal and contractual transactions in both English and Chinese.

Lois has over six years of experience in assisting clients with business operations and legal services, and is specialized in advising companies with legal needs in International Business, Securities law, Cryptocurrency Block chain, and Fin-Tech. Having served as both an outside and an in-house counsel, Lois worked with many startup and small businesses. With a strong understanding of core business and the ability to translate business needs into legal requirements, Lois has assisted many companies to establish policies and procedures, and drafted and negotiated employment and transaction contracts.

Further licensed as a Registered Nurse since 2010, Lois specializes in healthcare law and is experienced in FDA, HIPAA, Medicare and Medicaid regulations. She has assisted many businesses in the medical and healthcare industry.

Education
University of Detroit Mercy, Michigan;
University of Windsor, Canada

Practice areas
Start Up Law
Corporate & Commercial
China US Business
Securities & Financing
Healthcare Law
Fintech and Cryptocurrency
International Trade
China Law
Corporate Immigration
Trademark
Contact us for a consultation

Alpine Law
Mitra Kermani

Of Counsel
San Francisco, USA (Headquarters)

Mitra Kermani is a California corporate attorney, experienced in drafting and negotiating major commercial transactions as well as providing corporate guidance on state, federal and international regulations. In her capacity as "Of Counsel" at Alpine Law, PLLC, she is committed to responsive and superior legal counseling to a variety of small and large businesses including technology, manufacturing, healthcare, real estate, retail, and service industries.

Ms. Kermani received her Juris Doctor from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, and has been an active member of the California Bar Association since 2004. Since that time, she has worked with companies on complex commercial contracts, business formation, labor and employment law, real estate and intellectual property.

Previous to joining Alpine Law PLLC, Ms. Kermani served as a corporate legal advisor to a variety of companies including:

General Counsel at Aishu Inc., advising on state and federal regulation related to freight transportation, labor and employment law and commercial contracts;
Attorney at Calamp Wireless, specializing in day to day business activities in wireless technology, commercial contracts, domestic and international regulations, intellectual property and import and export;
Attorney at McGuireWoods LLP, specializing in real estate transactions and commercial contracts to Verizon Wireless;
Attorney at Walt Disney Company, specializing in commercial contracts, marketing and day to day business activities for theme parks;
Attorney at Los Angeles Superior court, specializing in commercial litigation and advising various judges on legal opinions in law and motion matters before the court.

Education
Loyola Law School, Juris Doctorate
San Francisco State University, Bachelor of Arts

Practice area
Corporate & Commercial
Cryptocurrency & Blockchain
Healthcare Law
Intellectual Property
International Business Operations
Tax Strategy (Domestic & International)
US - China Transactions

Alpine Law
Mitra Kermani

Of Counsel
San Francisco, USA (Headquarters)

Mitra Kermani is a California corporate attorney, experienced in drafting and negotiating major commercial transactions as well as providing corporate guidance on state, federal and international regulations. In her capacity as "Of Counsel" at Alpine Law, PLLC, she is committed to responsive and superior legal counseling to a variety of small and large businesses including technology, manufacturing, healthcare, real estate, retail, and service industries.

Ms. Kermani received her Juris Doctor from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, and has been an active member of the California Bar Association since 2004. Since that time, she has worked with companies on complex commercial contracts, business formation, labor and employment law, real estate and intellectual property.

Previous to joining Alpine Law PLLC, Ms. Kermani served as a corporate legal advisor to a variety of companies including:

General Counsel at Aishu Inc., advising on state and federal regulation related to freight transportation, labor and employment law and commercial contracts;
Attorney at Calamp Wireless, specializing in day to day business activities in wireless technology, commercial contracts, domestic and international regulations, intellectual property and import and export;
Attorney at McGuireWoods LLP, specializing in real estate transactions and commercial contracts to Verizon Wireless;
Attorney at Walt Disney Company, specializing in commercial contracts, marketing and day to day business activities for theme parks;
Attorney at Los Angeles Superior court, specializing in commercial litigation and advising various judges on legal opinions in law and motion matters before the court.

Education
Loyola Law School, Juris Doctorate
San Francisco State University, Bachelor of Arts

Practice area
Corporate & Commercial
Cryptocurrency & Blockchain
Healthcare Law
Intellectual Property
International Business Operations
Tax Strategy (Domestic & International)
US - China Transactions

Alpine Law
Nadia Zaidi

Of Counsel
New York, USA

Nadia Zaidi was born in the United States and grew up in the U.S., the Middle East, and South Asia. She attributes her passion for immigration to her time traveling and living in different parts of the world and calling different countries her "home."

As a first-generation American, the narratives surrounding migration and immigrants resonated with her from early on in her legal career. While building her professional resume, she focused on gaining expertise in the field of immigration law. Nadia provides legal services to established businesses, start-ups, non-profit organizations, artists, designers, creative professionals, models, actors, writers, physicians, investors, families and more. She specializes in employment and family-based immigrant and nonimmigrant visa matters as well as adjustment of status (green card) and naturalization (U.S. Citizenship) applications.

Practice area
Corporate Immigration

Alpine Law
Nadia Zaidi

Of Counsel
New York, USA

Nadia Zaidi was born in the United States and grew up in the U.S., the Middle East, and South Asia. She attributes her passion for immigration to her time traveling and living in different parts of the world and calling different countries her "home."

As a first-generation American, the narratives surrounding migration and immigrants resonated with her from early on in her legal career. While building her professional resume, she focused on gaining expertise in the field of immigration law. Nadia provides legal services to established businesses, start-ups, non-profit organizations, artists, designers, creative professionals, models, actors, writers, physicians, investors, families and more. She specializes in employment and family-based immigrant and nonimmigrant visa matters as well as adjustment of status (green card) and naturalization (U.S. Citizenship) applications.

Practice area
Corporate Immigration

Alpine Law
Magdalena A K Muir

Attorney, Legal Consultant
Calgary, Canada

Magdalena Muir is practicing Barrister and Solicitor and social entrepreneur. She has a Doctorate of Jurisprudence and Masters of Law (International Markets). She is a trained and accredited mediator, arbitrator, negotiator and auditor, with practical experience in complex files, negotiations and class action settlements. She has extensive business and legal experience in law firms, private practice, and in-house and government roles in North America, Europe and globally.

She focuses on corporate and commercial law, business and corporate structures, e-commerce and internet platforms, technology and innovation, international trade and exports, alternative banking and credit including cryptocurrencies, alternative and subprime finance, subprime, and project finance. She has extensive training and experience in arbitrations, mediations, negotiations, alternative dispute resolution, and climate, environment, sustainability and sustainable tourism auditing.

Magdalena contributes to the Alpine Law blog in areas such as cryptocurrencies and blockchain, finance and alternative banking, data protection and privacy, international business, and international trade and tariffs. Please contact her at magdalena@alpinelawoffice.com if you have any questions and comments or her blog postings.

Practice area
Corporate & Commercial
Cryptocurrency & Blockchain
Data & Privacy Compliance
International Business Operations
International Trade & Tariffs
Tax Strategy (Domestic & International)

Alpine Law
Magdalena A K Muir

Attorney, Legal Consultant
Calgary, Canada

Magdalena Muir is practicing Barrister and Solicitor and social entrepreneur. She has a Doctorate of Jurisprudence and Masters of Law (International Markets). She is a trained and accredited mediator, arbitrator, negotiator and auditor, with practical experience in complex files, negotiations and class action settlements. She has extensive business and legal experience in law firms, private practice, and in-house and government roles in North America, Europe and globally.

She focuses on corporate and commercial law, business and corporate structures, e-commerce and internet platforms, technology and innovation, international trade and exports, alternative banking and credit including cryptocurrencies, alternative and subprime finance, subprime, and project finance. She has extensive training and experience in arbitrations, mediations, negotiations, alternative dispute resolution, and climate, environment, sustainability and sustainable tourism auditing.

Magdalena contributes to the Alpine Law blog in areas such as cryptocurrencies and blockchain, finance and alternative banking, data protection and privacy, international business, and international trade and tariffs. Please contact her at magdalena@alpinelawoffice.com if you have any questions and comments or her blog postings.

Practice area
Corporate & Commercial
Cryptocurrency & Blockchain
Data & Privacy Compliance
International Business Operations
International Trade & Tariffs
Tax Strategy (Domestic & International)

Alpine Law
Linda Mezel

Of Counsel
San Francisco, USA (Headquarters)

Attorney Linda Menzel is an agile and experienced professional in global business expansion and revenue for tech, cannabis and consumer product/lifestyle companies. She has extensive experience as both outside and in-house counsel for leading companies, allowing her to bring a practical viewpoint to assist in making the best business decisions while effectively managing legal risks. Linda has negotiated, authored, and executed numerous complex transactions. Her business acumen, subject matter expertise, and broad industry exposure combined with an engaging personal style are valued by many clients to deliver results efficiently and effectively.

Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison

Practice area
Corporate & Commercial
Cryptocurrency & Blockchain
Healthcare Law
International Business Operations
Securities & Financing
Tax Strategy (Domestic & International)
US - China Transactions

Alpine Law
Linda Mezel

Of Counsel
San Francisco, USA (Headquarters)

Attorney Linda Menzel is an agile and experienced professional in global business expansion and revenue for tech, cannabis and consumer product/lifestyle companies. She has extensive experience as both outside and in-house counsel for leading companies, allowing her to bring a practical viewpoint to assist in making the best business decisions while effectively managing legal risks. Linda has negotiated, authored, and executed numerous complex transactions. Her business acumen, subject matter expertise, and broad industry exposure combined with an engaging personal style are valued by many clients to deliver results efficiently and effectively.

Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison

Practice area
Corporate & Commercial
Cryptocurrency & Blockchain
Healthcare Law
International Business Operations
Securities & Financing
Tax Strategy (Domestic & International)
US - China Transactions

Alpine Law
Jack (Chuxiao) Ding

Legal Consultant
Nanjing, China

Attorney Chuxiao Ding is a Chinese attorney specialized in Civil and Commercial Law. He graduated from Law School of Nanjing University in China in 2015 with a Bachelor of Laws degree.

From 2015 to 2017, he went to Taiwan National Chengchi University to study insurance law and obtain a
master's degree in law. Ding is now currently a full-time attorney at Beijing Gao Peng (Nanjing Law Firm and consultant of Alpine Law Firm. Attorney Ding has a deep understanding of Insurance Law in Mainland China and Taiwan, as well as other commercial laws, and experienced in contract translation.

Practice area
Corporate & Commercial
International Business Operations
Tax Strategy (Domestic & International)
US - China Transactions

Alpine Law
Jack (Chuxiao) Ding

Legal Consultant
Nanjing, China

Attorney Chuxiao Ding is a Chinese attorney specialized in Civil and Commercial Law. He graduated from Law School of Nanjing University in China in 2015 with a Bachelor of Laws degree.

From 2015 to 2017, he went to Taiwan National Chengchi University to study insurance law and obtain a
master's degree in law. Ding is now currently a full-time attorney at Beijing Gao Peng (Nanjing Law Firm and consultant of Alpine Law Firm. Attorney Ding has a deep understanding of Insurance Law in Mainland China and Taiwan, as well as other commercial laws, and experienced in contract translation.

Practice area
Corporate & Commercial
International Business Operations
Tax Strategy (Domestic & International)
US - China Transactions

Alpine Law
Tanner Lakey

Of Counsel
Fort Myers, Florida

Attorney Tanner Lakey is a commercial transaction and intellectual property attorney licensed in Florida, U.S. Tanner is experienced in negotiating and drafting major corporate and entertainment transactions as well as researching, filing, and maintaining trademarks and copyrights. He is committed to providing legal assistance to clients for a variety of business, real estate, and technology needs.

Mr. Lakey received his Juris Doctor and Master of Business Administration from St. Thomas University School of Law, located in Miami, Florida, and has been an active member of the Florida Bar Association. Since that time, he has helped businesses with entity selection and drafting complex commercial contracts, worked with companies on intellectual property matters, and assisted with real estate matters.

Practice area
Corporate & Commercial
Intellectual Property

Alpine Law
Tanner Lakey

Of Counsel
Fort Myers, Florida

Attorney Tanner Lakey is a commercial transaction and intellectual property attorney licensed in Florida, U.S. Tanner is experienced in negotiating and drafting major corporate and entertainment transactions as well as researching, filing, and maintaining trademarks and copyrights. He is committed to providing legal assistance to clients for a variety of business, real estate, and technology needs.

Mr. Lakey received his Juris Doctor and Master of Business Administration from St. Thomas University School of Law, located in Miami, Florida, and has been an active member of the Florida Bar Association. Since that time, he has helped businesses with entity selection and drafting complex commercial contracts, worked with companies on intellectual property matters, and assisted with real estate matters.

Practice area
Corporate & Commercial
Intellectual Property

Alpine Law
Samara Zimmerman

Of Counsel
New York, USA

Samara is experienced in counseling startups and corporate clients as outside general and of counsel in commercial contracts and transactional law. She is a corporate generalist with a passion for the technology space, bringing broad knowledge in corporate law, intellectual property, cybersecurity, data privacy, ad tech, online behavioral advertising, SaaS, technology, licensing, and inbound/outbound licensing agreements. Samara is licensed to practice law in New York State and New Jersey State.

Focus
Samara's main areas of practice are intellectual property, start-ups, and multifaceted commercial
transactions. Her clients range from the technology, media, advertising, education, fashion,
entertainment, and real estate sectors.

In addition to negotiating and creating commercial contracts for her clients, Samara handles
employee matters, startup funding, corporate governance, and regulatory/compliance reviews.
She also assists clients with business development needs and strategic growth opportunities.

Core Strengths

Contract creation, Negotiation, & Strategy
Emerging Technologies, Joint-Ventures, & Start-Ups
Online Data Protection, Privacy, & Cyber Security
Software as a Service (SaaS)
Mobile Applications & Mobile Websites
Technology Licensing & Compliance
Ad Tech, RTB, & Ad Exchanges
Revenue Growth & Business Development

Education
B.B.A. Bachelors of Business Administration from the Goizueta Business School of Emory
J.D. from Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Awards & Recognition
Member of the Cardozo Journal of Conflict Resolution at Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Practice area
Intellectual Property

Alpine Law
Samara Zimmerman

Of Counsel
New York, USA

Samara is experienced in counseling startups and corporate clients as outside general and of counsel in commercial contracts and transactional law. She is a corporate generalist with a passion for the technology space, bringing broad knowledge in corporate law, intellectual property, cybersecurity, data privacy, ad tech, online behavioral advertising, SaaS, technology, licensing, and inbound/outbound licensing agreements. Samara is licensed to practice law in New York State and New Jersey State.

Focus
Samara's main areas of practice are intellectual property, start-ups, and multifaceted commercial
transactions. Her clients range from the technology, media, advertising, education, fashion,
entertainment, and real estate sectors.

In addition to negotiating and creating commercial contracts for her clients, Samara handles
employee matters, startup funding, corporate governance, and regulatory/compliance reviews.
She also assists clients with business development needs and strategic growth opportunities.

Core Strengths

Contract creation, Negotiation, & Strategy
Emerging Technologies, Joint-Ventures, & Start-Ups
Online Data Protection, Privacy, & Cyber Security
Software as a Service (SaaS)
Mobile Applications & Mobile Websites
Technology Licensing & Compliance
Ad Tech, RTB, & Ad Exchanges
Revenue Growth & Business Development

Education
B.B.A. Bachelors of Business Administration from the Goizueta Business School of Emory
J.D. from Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Awards & Recognition
Member of the Cardozo Journal of Conflict Resolution at Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Practice area
Intellectual Property

Alpine Law
Joao Marecos

London, England

Joao Marecos is an EU lawyer, qualified in Portugal (and pending registration in the NY Bar following successful completion of all required exams). He has a Masters in Competition, Innovation and Information Law at New York University School of Law.


He worked at Linklaters LLP as an Associate, with a focus on Corporate Law, M&A, Competition, EU Law, Intellectual Property, TMT and Data Protection. He headed the legal team at TLDR Global, an advisory company in the blockchain and crypto space, with a cross-jurisdictional focus on Privacy, IP, Global AML/KYC, HR and Commercial agreements, Marketing, and Technology.

He is the founder and managing partner of Ockham Legal, a GCaaS solution for tech startups.

Practice area
Cryptocurrency & Blockchain
Data & Privacy Compliance (GDPR - General Data Protection Regulation)
European Union Law
Intellectual Property

Alpine Law
Joao Marecos

London, England

Joao Marecos is an EU lawyer, qualified in Portugal (and pending registration in the NY Bar following successful completion of all required exams). He has a Masters in Competition, Innovation and Information Law at New York University School of Law.


He worked at Linklaters LLP as an Associate, with a focus on Corporate Law, M&A, Competition, EU Law, Intellectual Property, TMT and Data Protection. He headed the legal team at TLDR Global, an advisory company in the blockchain and crypto space, with a cross-jurisdictional focus on Privacy, IP, Global AML/KYC, HR and Commercial agreements, Marketing, and Technology.

He is the founder and managing partner of Ockham Legal, a GCaaS solution for tech startups.

Practice area
Cryptocurrency & Blockchain
Data & Privacy Compliance (GDPR - General Data Protection Regulation)
European Union Law
Intellectual Property

Firm Overview

Alpine Legal Advisors Worldwide Group Corp. (Alpine L.A.W.) is an online business law firm specializing in U.S. startup formation, international business and cross border transactions, strategic international expansion, securities, healthcare, corporate immigration, copyright & trademarks, and tax strategies. We are a one stop shop that provides globally integrated multi-disciplinary services, proudly serving domestic and international companies in US, China, Canada, Europe, and Latin America

We provide an ease of communication for our clients directly with attorneys who have a business mindset focused on the legal and business problems that companies face today. Utilizing a mixture of hourly and fixed fee structures, our clients have a greater degree of control and understanding of the scope and cost of their projects. This fee structure prevents hidden costs and removes any surprises. Our unique small boutique law firm business model is focused on capability and scalability.

Main Office

Main Office
1317 Edgewater Drive
Orlando, FL 32804

Phone

(925) 433-1461

Business

Immigration Law

Intellectual Property

Alpine Law
Lois Li

Lead Attorney
Detroit, USA

Attorney Lois Li is a bilingual business and commercial attorney licensed in Michigan, U.S. since 2014, in Ontario, Canada since 2015, and in New York, U.S. since 2020. As an attorney licensed in two countries, Lois leads Alpine Law's US/China/Canada practice. She is experienced in legal and contractual transactions in both English and Chinese.

Lois has over six years of experience in assisting clients with business operations and legal services, and is specialized in advising companies with legal needs in International Business, Securities law, Cryptocurrency Block chain, and Fin-Tech. Having served as both an outside and an in-house counsel, Lois worked with many startup and small businesses. With a strong understanding of core business and the ability to translate business needs into legal requirements, Lois has assisted many companies to establish policies and procedures, and drafted and negotiated employment and transaction contracts.

Further licensed as a Registered Nurse since 2010, Lois specializes in healthcare law and is experienced in FDA, HIPAA, Medicare and Medicaid regulations. She has assisted many businesses in the medical and healthcare industry.

Education
University of Detroit Mercy, Michigan;
University of Windsor, Canada

Practice areas
Start Up Law
Corporate & Commercial
China US Business
Securities & Financing
Healthcare Law
Fintech and Cryptocurrency
International Trade
China Law
Corporate Immigration
Trademark
Contact us for a consultation

Alpine Law
Lois Li

Lead Attorney
Detroit, USA

Attorney Lois Li is a bilingual business and commercial attorney licensed in Michigan, U.S. since 2014, in Ontario, Canada since 2015, and in New York, U.S. since 2020. As an attorney licensed in two countries, Lois leads Alpine Law's US/China/Canada practice. She is experienced in legal and contractual transactions in both English and Chinese.

Lois has over six years of experience in assisting clients with business operations and legal services, and is specialized in advising companies with legal needs in International Business, Securities law, Cryptocurrency Block chain, and Fin-Tech. Having served as both an outside and an in-house counsel, Lois worked with many startup and small businesses. With a strong understanding of core business and the ability to translate business needs into legal requirements, Lois has assisted many companies to establish policies and procedures, and drafted and negotiated employment and transaction contracts.

Further licensed as a Registered Nurse since 2010, Lois specializes in healthcare law and is experienced in FDA, HIPAA, Medicare and Medicaid regulations. She has assisted many businesses in the medical and healthcare industry.

Education
University of Detroit Mercy, Michigan;
University of Windsor, Canada

Practice areas
Start Up Law
Corporate & Commercial
China US Business
Securities & Financing
Healthcare Law
Fintech and Cryptocurrency
International Trade
China Law
Corporate Immigration
Trademark
Contact us for a consultation

Alpine Law
Mitra Kermani

Of Counsel
San Francisco, USA (Headquarters)

Mitra Kermani is a California corporate attorney, experienced in drafting and negotiating major commercial transactions as well as providing corporate guidance on state, federal and international regulations. In her capacity as "Of Counsel" at Alpine Law, PLLC, she is committed to responsive and superior legal counseling to a variety of small and large businesses including technology, manufacturing, healthcare, real estate, retail, and service industries.

Ms. Kermani received her Juris Doctor from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, and has been an active member of the California Bar Association since 2004. Since that time, she has worked with companies on complex commercial contracts, business formation, labor and employment law, real estate and intellectual property.

Previous to joining Alpine Law PLLC, Ms. Kermani served as a corporate legal advisor to a variety of companies including:

General Counsel at Aishu Inc., advising on state and federal regulation related to freight transportation, labor and employment law and commercial contracts;
Attorney at Calamp Wireless, specializing in day to day business activities in wireless technology, commercial contracts, domestic and international regulations, intellectual property and import and export;
Attorney at McGuireWoods LLP, specializing in real estate transactions and commercial contracts to Verizon Wireless;
Attorney at Walt Disney Company, specializing in commercial contracts, marketing and day to day business activities for theme parks;
Attorney at Los Angeles Superior court, specializing in commercial litigation and advising various judges on legal opinions in law and motion matters before the court.

Education
Loyola Law School, Juris Doctorate
San Francisco State University, Bachelor of Arts

Practice area
Corporate & Commercial
Cryptocurrency & Blockchain
Healthcare Law
Intellectual Property
International Business Operations
Tax Strategy (Domestic & International)
US - China Transactions

Alpine Law
Mitra Kermani

Of Counsel
San Francisco, USA (Headquarters)

Mitra Kermani is a California corporate attorney, experienced in drafting and negotiating major commercial transactions as well as providing corporate guidance on state, federal and international regulations. In her capacity as "Of Counsel" at Alpine Law, PLLC, she is committed to responsive and superior legal counseling to a variety of small and large businesses including technology, manufacturing, healthcare, real estate, retail, and service industries.

Ms. Kermani received her Juris Doctor from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, and has been an active member of the California Bar Association since 2004. Since that time, she has worked with companies on complex commercial contracts, business formation, labor and employment law, real estate and intellectual property.

Previous to joining Alpine Law PLLC, Ms. Kermani served as a corporate legal advisor to a variety of companies including:

General Counsel at Aishu Inc., advising on state and federal regulation related to freight transportation, labor and employment law and commercial contracts;
Attorney at Calamp Wireless, specializing in day to day business activities in wireless technology, commercial contracts, domestic and international regulations, intellectual property and import and export;
Attorney at McGuireWoods LLP, specializing in real estate transactions and commercial contracts to Verizon Wireless;
Attorney at Walt Disney Company, specializing in commercial contracts, marketing and day to day business activities for theme parks;
Attorney at Los Angeles Superior court, specializing in commercial litigation and advising various judges on legal opinions in law and motion matters before the court.

Education
Loyola Law School, Juris Doctorate
San Francisco State University, Bachelor of Arts

Practice area
Corporate & Commercial
Cryptocurrency & Blockchain
Healthcare Law
Intellectual Property
International Business Operations
Tax Strategy (Domestic & International)
US - China Transactions

Alpine Law
Nadia Zaidi

Of Counsel
New York, USA

Nadia Zaidi was born in the United States and grew up in the U.S., the Middle East, and South Asia. She attributes her passion for immigration to her time traveling and living in different parts of the world and calling different countries her "home."

As a first-generation American, the narratives surrounding migration and immigrants resonated with her from early on in her legal career. While building her professional resume, she focused on gaining expertise in the field of immigration law. Nadia provides legal services to established businesses, start-ups, non-profit organizations, artists, designers, creative professionals, models, actors, writers, physicians, investors, families and more. She specializes in employment and family-based immigrant and nonimmigrant visa matters as well as adjustment of status (green card) and naturalization (U.S. Citizenship) applications.

Practice area
Corporate Immigration

Alpine Law
Nadia Zaidi

Of Counsel
New York, USA

Nadia Zaidi was born in the United States and grew up in the U.S., the Middle East, and South Asia. She attributes her passion for immigration to her time traveling and living in different parts of the world and calling different countries her "home."

As a first-generation American, the narratives surrounding migration and immigrants resonated with her from early on in her legal career. While building her professional resume, she focused on gaining expertise in the field of immigration law. Nadia provides legal services to established businesses, start-ups, non-profit organizations, artists, designers, creative professionals, models, actors, writers, physicians, investors, families and more. She specializes in employment and family-based immigrant and nonimmigrant visa matters as well as adjustment of status (green card) and naturalization (U.S. Citizenship) applications.

Practice area
Corporate Immigration

Alpine Law
Magdalena A K Muir

Attorney, Legal Consultant
Calgary, Canada

Magdalena Muir is practicing Barrister and Solicitor and social entrepreneur. She has a Doctorate of Jurisprudence and Masters of Law (International Markets). She is a trained and accredited mediator, arbitrator, negotiator and auditor, with practical experience in complex files, negotiations and class action settlements. She has extensive business and legal experience in law firms, private practice, and in-house and government roles in North America, Europe and globally.

She focuses on corporate and commercial law, business and corporate structures, e-commerce and internet platforms, technology and innovation, international trade and exports, alternative banking and credit including cryptocurrencies, alternative and subprime finance, subprime, and project finance. She has extensive training and experience in arbitrations, mediations, negotiations, alternative dispute resolution, and climate, environment, sustainability and sustainable tourism auditing.

Magdalena contributes to the Alpine Law blog in areas such as cryptocurrencies and blockchain, finance and alternative banking, data protection and privacy, international business, and international trade and tariffs. Please contact her at magdalena@alpinelawoffice.com if you have any questions and comments or her blog postings.

Practice area
Corporate & Commercial
Cryptocurrency & Blockchain
Data & Privacy Compliance
International Business Operations
International Trade & Tariffs
Tax Strategy (Domestic & International)

Alpine Law
Magdalena A K Muir

Attorney, Legal Consultant
Calgary, Canada

Magdalena Muir is practicing Barrister and Solicitor and social entrepreneur. She has a Doctorate of Jurisprudence and Masters of Law (International Markets). She is a trained and accredited mediator, arbitrator, negotiator and auditor, with practical experience in complex files, negotiations and class action settlements. She has extensive business and legal experience in law firms, private practice, and in-house and government roles in North America, Europe and globally.

She focuses on corporate and commercial law, business and corporate structures, e-commerce and internet platforms, technology and innovation, international trade and exports, alternative banking and credit including cryptocurrencies, alternative and subprime finance, subprime, and project finance. She has extensive training and experience in arbitrations, mediations, negotiations, alternative dispute resolution, and climate, environment, sustainability and sustainable tourism auditing.

Magdalena contributes to the Alpine Law blog in areas such as cryptocurrencies and blockchain, finance and alternative banking, data protection and privacy, international business, and international trade and tariffs. Please contact her at magdalena@alpinelawoffice.com if you have any questions and comments or her blog postings.

Practice area
Corporate & Commercial
Cryptocurrency & Blockchain
Data & Privacy Compliance
International Business Operations
International Trade & Tariffs
Tax Strategy (Domestic & International)

Alpine Law
Linda Mezel

Of Counsel
San Francisco, USA (Headquarters)

Attorney Linda Menzel is an agile and experienced professional in global business expansion and revenue for tech, cannabis and consumer product/lifestyle companies. She has extensive experience as both outside and in-house counsel for leading companies, allowing her to bring a practical viewpoint to assist in making the best business decisions while effectively managing legal risks. Linda has negotiated, authored, and executed numerous complex transactions. Her business acumen, subject matter expertise, and broad industry exposure combined with an engaging personal style are valued by many clients to deliver results efficiently and effectively.

Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison

Practice area
Corporate & Commercial
Cryptocurrency & Blockchain
Healthcare Law
International Business Operations
Securities & Financing
Tax Strategy (Domestic & International)
US - China Transactions

Alpine Law
Linda Mezel

Of Counsel
San Francisco, USA (Headquarters)

Attorney Linda Menzel is an agile and experienced professional in global business expansion and revenue for tech, cannabis and consumer product/lifestyle companies. She has extensive experience as both outside and in-house counsel for leading companies, allowing her to bring a practical viewpoint to assist in making the best business decisions while effectively managing legal risks. Linda has negotiated, authored, and executed numerous complex transactions. Her business acumen, subject matter expertise, and broad industry exposure combined with an engaging personal style are valued by many clients to deliver results efficiently and effectively.

Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison

Practice area
Corporate & Commercial
Cryptocurrency & Blockchain
Healthcare Law
International Business Operations
Securities & Financing
Tax Strategy (Domestic & International)
US - China Transactions

Alpine Law
Jack (Chuxiao) Ding

Legal Consultant
Nanjing, China

Attorney Chuxiao Ding is a Chinese attorney specialized in Civil and Commercial Law. He graduated from Law School of Nanjing University in China in 2015 with a Bachelor of Laws degree.

From 2015 to 2017, he went to Taiwan National Chengchi University to study insurance law and obtain a
master's degree in law. Ding is now currently a full-time attorney at Beijing Gao Peng (Nanjing Law Firm and consultant of Alpine Law Firm. Attorney Ding has a deep understanding of Insurance Law in Mainland China and Taiwan, as well as other commercial laws, and experienced in contract translation.

Practice area
Corporate & Commercial
International Business Operations
Tax Strategy (Domestic & International)
US - China Transactions

Alpine Law
Jack (Chuxiao) Ding

Legal Consultant
Nanjing, China

Attorney Chuxiao Ding is a Chinese attorney specialized in Civil and Commercial Law. He graduated from Law School of Nanjing University in China in 2015 with a Bachelor of Laws degree.

From 2015 to 2017, he went to Taiwan National Chengchi University to study insurance law and obtain a
master's degree in law. Ding is now currently a full-time attorney at Beijing Gao Peng (Nanjing Law Firm and consultant of Alpine Law Firm. Attorney Ding has a deep understanding of Insurance Law in Mainland China and Taiwan, as well as other commercial laws, and experienced in contract translation.

Practice area
Corporate & Commercial
International Business Operations
Tax Strategy (Domestic & International)
US - China Transactions

Alpine Law
Tanner Lakey

Of Counsel
Fort Myers, Florida

Attorney Tanner Lakey is a commercial transaction and intellectual property attorney licensed in Florida, U.S. Tanner is experienced in negotiating and drafting major corporate and entertainment transactions as well as researching, filing, and maintaining trademarks and copyrights. He is committed to providing legal assistance to clients for a variety of business, real estate, and technology needs.

Mr. Lakey received his Juris Doctor and Master of Business Administration from St. Thomas University School of Law, located in Miami, Florida, and has been an active member of the Florida Bar Association. Since that time, he has helped businesses with entity selection and drafting complex commercial contracts, worked with companies on intellectual property matters, and assisted with real estate matters.

Practice area
Corporate & Commercial
Intellectual Property

Alpine Law
Tanner Lakey

Of Counsel
Fort Myers, Florida

Attorney Tanner Lakey is a commercial transaction and intellectual property attorney licensed in Florida, U.S. Tanner is experienced in negotiating and drafting major corporate and entertainment transactions as well as researching, filing, and maintaining trademarks and copyrights. He is committed to providing legal assistance to clients for a variety of business, real estate, and technology needs.

Mr. Lakey received his Juris Doctor and Master of Business Administration from St. Thomas University School of Law, located in Miami, Florida, and has been an active member of the Florida Bar Association. Since that time, he has helped businesses with entity selection and drafting complex commercial contracts, worked with companies on intellectual property matters, and assisted with real estate matters.

Practice area
Corporate & Commercial
Intellectual Property

Alpine Law
Samara Zimmerman

Of Counsel
New York, USA

Samara is experienced in counseling startups and corporate clients as outside general and of counsel in commercial contracts and transactional law. She is a corporate generalist with a passion for the technology space, bringing broad knowledge in corporate law, intellectual property, cybersecurity, data privacy, ad tech, online behavioral advertising, SaaS, technology, licensing, and inbound/outbound licensing agreements. Samara is licensed to practice law in New York State and New Jersey State.

Focus
Samara's main areas of practice are intellectual property, start-ups, and multifaceted commercial
transactions. Her clients range from the technology, media, advertising, education, fashion,
entertainment, and real estate sectors.

In addition to negotiating and creating commercial contracts for her clients, Samara handles
employee matters, startup funding, corporate governance, and regulatory/compliance reviews.
She also assists clients with business development needs and strategic growth opportunities.

Core Strengths

Contract creation, Negotiation, & Strategy
Emerging Technologies, Joint-Ventures, & Start-Ups
Online Data Protection, Privacy, & Cyber Security
Software as a Service (SaaS)
Mobile Applications & Mobile Websites
Technology Licensing & Compliance
Ad Tech, RTB, & Ad Exchanges
Revenue Growth & Business Development

Education
B.B.A. Bachelors of Business Administration from the Goizueta Business School of Emory
J.D. from Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Awards & Recognition
Member of the Cardozo Journal of Conflict Resolution at Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Practice area
Intellectual Property

Alpine Law
Samara Zimmerman

Of Counsel
New York, USA

Samara is experienced in counseling startups and corporate clients as outside general and of counsel in commercial contracts and transactional law. She is a corporate generalist with a passion for the technology space, bringing broad knowledge in corporate law, intellectual property, cybersecurity, data privacy, ad tech, online behavioral advertising, SaaS, technology, licensing, and inbound/outbound licensing agreements. Samara is licensed to practice law in New York State and New Jersey State.

Focus
Samara's main areas of practice are intellectual property, start-ups, and multifaceted commercial
transactions. Her clients range from the technology, media, advertising, education, fashion,
entertainment, and real estate sectors.

In addition to negotiating and creating commercial contracts for her clients, Samara handles
employee matters, startup funding, corporate governance, and regulatory/compliance reviews.
She also assists clients with business development needs and strategic growth opportunities.

Core Strengths

Contract creation, Negotiation, & Strategy
Emerging Technologies, Joint-Ventures, & Start-Ups
Online Data Protection, Privacy, & Cyber Security
Software as a Service (SaaS)
Mobile Applications & Mobile Websites
Technology Licensing & Compliance
Ad Tech, RTB, & Ad Exchanges
Revenue Growth & Business Development

Education
B.B.A. Bachelors of Business Administration from the Goizueta Business School of Emory
J.D. from Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Awards & Recognition
Member of the Cardozo Journal of Conflict Resolution at Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Practice area
Intellectual Property

Alpine Law
Joao Marecos

London, England

Joao Marecos is an EU lawyer, qualified in Portugal (and pending registration in the NY Bar following successful completion of all required exams). He has a Masters in Competition, Innovation and Information Law at New York University School of Law.


He worked at Linklaters LLP as an Associate, with a focus on Corporate Law, M&A, Competition, EU Law, Intellectual Property, TMT and Data Protection. He headed the legal team at TLDR Global, an advisory company in the blockchain and crypto space, with a cross-jurisdictional focus on Privacy, IP, Global AML/KYC, HR and Commercial agreements, Marketing, and Technology.

He is the founder and managing partner of Ockham Legal, a GCaaS solution for tech startups.

Practice area
Cryptocurrency & Blockchain
Data & Privacy Compliance (GDPR - General Data Protection Regulation)
European Union Law
Intellectual Property

Alpine Law
Joao Marecos

London, England

Joao Marecos is an EU lawyer, qualified in Portugal (and pending registration in the NY Bar following successful completion of all required exams). He has a Masters in Competition, Innovation and Information Law at New York University School of Law.


He worked at Linklaters LLP as an Associate, with a focus on Corporate Law, M&A, Competition, EU Law, Intellectual Property, TMT and Data Protection. He headed the legal team at TLDR Global, an advisory company in the blockchain and crypto space, with a cross-jurisdictional focus on Privacy, IP, Global AML/KYC, HR and Commercial agreements, Marketing, and Technology.

He is the founder and managing partner of Ockham Legal, a GCaaS solution for tech startups.

Practice area
Cryptocurrency & Blockchain
Data & Privacy Compliance (GDPR - General Data Protection Regulation)
European Union Law
Intellectual Property

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