Practical legal support to help further business goals

Verilaw, LLC provides legal services catered to the particular needs of each of our business clients.

We provide efficient review and negotiation of complex commercial agreements and work with business teams on their commercial transaction needs. Our seasoned lawyers also provide strategic guidance on corporate matters and help clients manage compliance and risk. We work closely with clients to ensure a right-sized legal solution for the specific business need.

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About

Sanny Kataoka, the founder of Verilaw, LLC, is a seasoned attorney who started her career as an employment and business litigator at large and medium-size law firms in San Francisco and Los Angeles. She works with clients in various industries, including technology, life sciences and healthcare. Her General Counsel experience includes serving as the first in-house counsel of a life sciences consulting company, where she grew a legal team and addressed the needs of a growing international business. Sanny and her team modernized contracting and implemented corporate governance measures while effectively managing risk.

Sanny enjoys working closely with business and executive teams to help drive the business forward with practical legal solutions. She obtained her juris doctor degree from UCLA School of Law and graduated with Honors from the University of California, Berkeley.

Services

  • Business Transactions & Contracts

    From drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts (e.g., MSAs, SaaS, distribution, licensing, DPAs, partnership) to creating templates and implementing contract management processes, we help companies secure effective contract terms to safeguard company interests and further business goals.

  • Corporate Compliance

    In addition to helping clients navigate regulatory frameworks, our attorneys draft and help clients implement company-wide policies relating to privacy, employment, information security and corporate governance. We also offer trainings and guide clients on best practices.

  • Employment

    From hiring and performance management to compliance with wage & hour, leave/accommodation and worker classification requirements, we help businesses navigate federal, state and local employment laws. Whether you are facing an agency audit or dealing with issues arising from a hybrid or remote workforce, our practical guidance helps you and your HR team stay compliant.

  • Fractional/Interim GC

    Whether or not you have in-house legal, our seasoned attorneys can assist on an interim basis and/or supplement your team on a project basis. Or consider us your go-to outside counsel resource. We provide clients with practical guidance on legal issues that come up when running a business.

  • Legal Operations

    We help businesses establish the legal foundation and processes that support growth. From templates and SOPs to playbooks and policies, our goal is to help companies establish and maintain good legal hygiene that mitigates risk while helping to maximize business opportunity.

Practice Areas

  • Commercial Transactions

    Contract Review & Management

    Complex Commercial Deals

    Licensing

    Professional Services

    Supply & Distribution

    Partnerships

    Marketing

  • General Corporate

    Business Formation

    Operating Agreements

    Board Minutes/Consents

    Corporate Governance

    Contract Review & Management

    Compliance/Policies

  • Employment/Workplace

    Advice & Counseling

    Worker Classification

    Audits

    Wage & Hour

    Performance Management

    Employee Handbooks, Trainings & Policies

    Leaves of Absences/Workplace Accommodations

  • Litigation/Risk Management

    Dispute Management & Resolution

    Discovery

    Arbitration/Mediation

    Agency, State/Federal Court Matters

    Insurance

    Regulatory Analysis

    Compliance Programs

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