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Melissa Bright, Esq.

With more than 15 years of experience ranging from big law litigation to tech start-ups and global corporations, she has the inside knowledge to successfully navigate any working organization and culture.

Melissa has worked in senior roles in multiple industries and fields including insurance, tech and retail.

Her experience includes:

  • Negotiating complex commercial agreements

  • Defending IP claims

  • Managing litigation strategies

  • Negotiating SaaS and technology agreements

  • Building out businesses with a national footprint

  • M&A/IPO preparations

  • Contract management

  • Compliance standards

  • Creating and leading legal teams

  • HR remediation

Admitted to practice in the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia and the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.

“It can be challenging to find outside counsel who grasps the particulars of different business [problems] enough to provide truly tailored advice. But Melissa thrives on it.”