Odini Gogo Biography

I am an accomplished attorney with more than 16 years ofexperience and extensive expertise in business negotiations, commercialcontracts, and technology transactions. With a proven track record of providingstrategic legal advice and delivering exceptional results, I have successfullyassisted numerous clients in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating variousbusiness arrangements. My experience encompasses a wide range of areas,including intellectual property, data privacy and security, SaaS agreements,and software licenses.

I co-founded a reputable general corporate law firm with threeoffices in Aspen, Atlanta, and New York. As a partner and attorney, Irepresented diverse clients, including start-ups, public corporations,investors, financial institutions, educational institutions, and non-profitentities. With a focus on delivering comprehensive legal solutions, I providedgeneral counsel, expert dispute resolution, efficient litigation management,and skillful contract drafting and negotiations for businesses across industries.

My expertise extends to being a trusted legal advisor to variouscompanies at all stages, from startups to VC-funded, large enterprises, andpublicly traded. I possess in-depth of varying commercial contracts, enablingme to effectively negotiate and draft commercial technology andinformation-related contracts that meet the unique needs of these businesses.

During my tenure as Director of Legal at a SaaS Marketing Company,I oversaw the drafting and negotiation of contracts for the company's EastCoast and international sales, customer success, professional services, andbusiness development activities. Additionally, I provided valuable legal andstrategic business advice across internal functions, ensuring compliance,resolving disputes, and addressing contract issues.

As Corporate Counsel in a Fortune 100 company, I played a crucialrole as the primary negotiator for critical contractual negotiations withCisco's largest customer. I reviewed, drafted, and analyzed non-standardcommercial, licensing, and procurement contracts, ensuring alignment withCisco's products, services, and solutions. Furthermore, I supported the M&Aintegration team by conducting legal due diligence and implementing processesfor acquired companies.

My professional experience also includes serving as an Associatein the Corporate & Technology Group at BigLaw firm, where I advised fundsponsors and investors in structuring and negotiating investment funds. I alsoprovided comprehensive legal counsel on corporate law and technology-relatedcommercial transactions, skillfully drafting and negotiating a variety ofagreements.

Throughout my career, I have consistently demonstrated acommitment to excellence and have been recognized for my accomplishments. Ihold a Juris Doctor from Emory University School of Law, where I achievedDean's List honors. Additionally, I am admitted to practice law in the statesof New York, Georgia, and Colorado.

I pride myself on my exceptional legal acumen, proactive approach,and ability to form strong client relationships. With my comprehensiveexpertise in commercial contracts and technology transactions, I amwell-equipped to deliver outstanding legal solutions tailored to meet yourspecific needs.