Cybersecurity Compliance
If you handle sensitive data, then you need processes in place to control access to that data.
Featured Services
What We Do Best
Promise Legal provides outside general counsel services for our clients, but here are some of our favorite practice areas. Hopefully this gives you some insight into who our attorneys are, and helps you determine whether you're a good fit for Promise Legal's services.
Practice Areas
Our Core Expertise
SaaS Contracts
Licensing agreements, clickwrap agreements, partnerships, B2B, B2C, open source compliance, and more.
Privacy Compliance
Personal information is more and more important for everyday businesses. Properly manage risks.
Social Media Compliance
Influencer deals, social media marketing, contests, and sweepstakes compliance.
Trademark & Copyright Strategy
Protect your IP assets and your brand's reputation with the right strategies and registrations.
SEC Exemption Registration
Paper your investment deals with proper SEC filings.
Internet Terms & Policies
Your web presence - who, what, when, where, why, and how.
Employee Handbook Policies
Protect yourself from liability by having well-documented guidelines for your employees.
AI Governance
AI Governance legal services provide comprehensive solutions to navigate the complex regulatory landscape of artificial intelligence.
Contract Drafting
Handshake deals are great, but get all of those good intentions in writing and stay on the same page with your partners.
Employment Agreements
Employment agreement management and keep an eye out for issues that may affect you.
Entity Formation
Sure you can get some forms off the internet and file yourself, but *trust us* you probably don't want to.
Team Players
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Great Execution
You're in the driver's seat, you're the boss. We'll give you our honest assessment, and deliver on your choices. Be as hands-on or hands-off as you'd like.
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Driven
We've started our own businesses, led nonprofits, and made real-world changes because it's right.
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Smart
Leaders of professional organizations, founders of academic journals, award-winning scholarship.
Creative
Creative solutions using the tools available in the 21st century. We aren't afraid of trying new things.
Be Part of Something Great
We open our lines of communication with you to be your eyes and ears on the legal issues. Some legal needs are pressing, some are important but not immediate needs – we can assess those issues with you and make a plan for compliance over time.
As your business evolves or pivots, we will be there with you every step of the way to help transitions go smoothly, so you can focus on what matters most.
Tailor-made Subscriptions
What a Subscription Looks Like
Meet Jane, CEO of TechCo
Jane has been using Promise Legal's subscription services for the past six months, and she's been thrilled with the results. Before signing up for the subscription, Jane was always hesitant to reach out to her legal team because she was worried about racking up a huge bill. But with the subscription, Jane knows exactly what she's paying each month, so she feels more comfortable calling her lawyers for advice whenever she needs it.
Scenario 1: The Patent Issue
One day, Jane receives an email from her head of engineering, John, who has just discovered a potential patent infringement issue with one of TechCo's products. Jane knows this is serious and immediately contacts Promise Legal. She's able to get a hold of one of the lawyers assigned to TechCo, and they quickly schedule a call with John to get more details.
During the call, the lawyer asks some probing questions and helps John understand the potential risks and possible solutions. The call lasts for about an hour, but Jane isn't worried about the cost, since it's covered under their subscription. In the end, the lawyer recommends that TechCo make some changes to their product to avoid the infringement issue.
After the call, the lawyer sends an email summarizing the discussion and next steps. Jane is impressed with how quickly the issue was addressed and feels even more confident in TechCo's legal team.
The Monthly Invoice
At the end of the month, Jane receives her monthly invoice from Promise Legal:
- 6 hours of patent attorney time
- 3 hours of cybersecurity attorney time
- 2 hours of employment attorney time
Total value: $4,125
Subscription discount (19%): -$775
Amount paid: $3,350.06
Jane is thrilled with the cost savings and knows that the subscription has paid for itself many times over. She feels even more comfortable reaching out to her legal team whenever she needs advice, knowing that she's getting high-quality legal help at a predictable cost.
Scenario 2: When Legal Needs Shrink
Jane had been enjoying the benefits of Promise Legal's subscription services for several months now. The predictable monthly cost had been a game-changer for her startup, and she felt confident knowing that her legal needs were being met by a team of experienced attorneys. However, the past two months had been slower for TechCo, and Jane had only used 25 hours of legal services per month instead of the allotted 40 hours.
To her surprise, Jane received a call from Promise Legal's customer service team, who wanted to check in and make sure everything was going well with the current subscription level. Jane appreciated the call and explained that the past two months had been unusual for TechCo, but that she was confident that her legal needs would increase back to full capacity this month.
The customer service representative also pointed out that Jane had been paying less per month for 40 hours of work than what the a la carte rate would have been at 25 hours per month. Jane was pleasantly surprised to hear this and realized that the subscription arrangement had actually saved her money even during the slower months.
Jane thanked the representative for their attention and noted that she was grateful to be working with a legal team that truly cared about their clients. She felt reassured knowing that Promise Legal was always looking out for her company's best interests, even when business was slow.
With a renewed sense of confidence, Jane dove back into her work, knowing that Promise Legal had her back whenever she needed them.
Scenario 3: When Legal Needs Grow
Jane is grateful for the flexibility and understanding from Promise Legal. She knows that having legal support is critical for her business, and the subscription service has been a game-changer for her. She appreciates the peace of mind knowing that she can rely on Promise Legal's expertise without worrying about unpredictable fees.
As the month progresses, Jane's legal team helps her navigate several issues, including a potential partnership with a large tech company, an employee dispute, and a trademark infringement issue. Without the subscription service, Jane knows that she would have been hesitant to reach out to her legal team for each of these issues, but with the subscription, she feels more confident in seeking advice.
At the end of the month, Jane receives her monthly invoice from Promise Legal. She sees that they used 60 hours of legal work, which is 50% more than her typical monthly usage. But to her relief, she notices that Promise Legal has not charged her any additional fees for the extra work. Jane feels grateful for the subscription service and the flexibility it offers.
Jane reached out to Promise to understand why there were no additional fees for the extra work. A Promise Legal representative explained to Jane that since the extra work fell under the subscription's coverage and since it was an unusual month, there would be no changes to the terms of her subscription. The representative also let Jane know that if her legal needs continued to exceed the subscription hours in the following months, Promise Legal would work with her to redefine their subscription arrangement. Additionally, the representative informed Jane that she could use the subscription pricing calculator to simulate various pricing scenarios if she knew her legal needs would change.
Jane is relieved to hear that she won't be charged any additional fees for the extra legal work she received this month. She appreciates the flexibility of Promise Legal's subscription service and the fact that they are willing to work with her based on her needs.
As she hangs up the phone, Jane realizes that her company's legal needs may continue to fluctuate in the coming months. She decides to use the calculator on Promise Legal's website to simulate various pricing scenarios based on different levels of legal work. This way, she can get a better understanding of what her costs might look like if her company's legal needs continue to vary.
Jane is impressed with the transparency of the calculator and the fact that she can see exactly what she'll be paying for different levels of legal services. She also appreciates that Promise Legal's subscription service allows her to add or remove legal services as needed, so she can adjust her subscription if her company's legal needs change significantly.
Thanks to Promise Legal's subscription service and the flexibility it provides, Jane feels confident that her company's legal needs will always be met, no matter how they may fluctuate over time.
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