Technology Transactions Attorney
San Francisco Bay Area
- Current
- Past
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- Contract Attorney at Sun Microsystems
- Research Attorney at Center for Democracy & Technology
- Associate - IP Group at Gunderson Dettmer
- Freelance Editor at Editing, Amy Morganstern
- Summer Associate at Electronic Frontier Foundation
- Legal Intern at The Austin Law Group
- Legal Intern at California Lawyers for the Arts
- Legal Assistant at Gurfein Douglas
- Legal Assistant at Law Offices of Mark R. Bower
- Education
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- University of San Francisco School of Law
- Columbia University, Barnard College
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Amy Morganstern’s Summary
Amy Morganstern’s Specialties:
Online privacy, new media, and technology.
Amy Morganstern’s Experience
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Legal Consultant
Topspin
(Privately Held; Computer Networking industry)
October 2009 — Present (2 months)
Providing legal services related to commercial agreements for musician-to-fan relationships.
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Board of Advisors
Bricks and Mortar Media
(Media Production industry)
April 2008 — Present (1 year 8 months)
Business operations adviser. Digital promotion and website management for the band Bloomsday Rising, www.bloomsdayrising.com.
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Legal Intern > Legal Consultant, Transactions and Privacy
Loopt
(Privately Held; Computer Software industry)
December 2007 — Present (2 years )
Drafted the compliance policy for responses to government requests for information under the Electronic Communications Privacy Act. Drafted the privacy policy for location-enhanced advertisements. Reviewed licensing agreements, patents, and trademark issues.
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Contract Attorney
Sun Microsystems
(Public Company; JAVA; Information Technology and Services industry)
January 2009 — September 2009 (9 months)
Drafted and negotiated software license agreements, technology evaluation licenses, statements of work, and non-disclosure agreements. Responded to Requests for Proposals and guided engineers through product releases diligence (particularly Solaris). Drafted Vendor Management policy for efficiency in engaging outside counsel.
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Research Attorney
Center for Democracy & Technology
(Non-Profit; Public Policy industry)
December 2008 — January 2009 (2 months)
Researched the impact on companies of 4th Amendment searches of electronic records for reform of the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA).
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Associate - IP Group
Gunderson Dettmer
(Partnership; Law Practice industry)
2008 — 2008 (less than a year)
Drafted privacy policies, copyright dispute policies, and terms of use for website clients. Revised reseller/distributor agreements, consulting agreements, proprietary information and inventions assignments for employees. Negotiated Stock Purchase Agreements and Disclosure Schedules. Performed diligence for public and private investments and acquisitions, representing venture capital firms and software, clean tech, and healthcare emerging growth companies.
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Freelance Editor
Editing, Amy Morganstern
(Publishing industry)
February 2002 — September 2008 (6 years 8 months)
Editing graduate theses, essays, and research papers. Tutored students of Columbia University International Affairs Program and Teacher’s College. Designed editing website geared towards international students applying to U.S. schools and jobs.
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Summer Associate
Electronic Frontier Foundation
(Non-Profit; Law Practice industry)
May 2007 — August 2007 (4 months)
Drafted EFF's contribution to amicus brief in NJ Supreme Court case upholding a privacy right in one's IP address. Experience with Digital Millennium Copyright Act take-down requests and Electronic Communications Privacy Act compliance.
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Legal Intern
The Austin Law Group
(Law Practice industry)
September 2006 — December 2006 (4 months)
Researched copyright, privacy, and contract issues for Intellectual Property law office. Drafted demand and cease-and-desist letters.
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Legal Intern
California Lawyers for the Arts
(Law Practice industry)
May 2006 — August 2006 (4 months)
Analyzed client intake for copyright, trademark, and contract disputes. Communicated directly with clients and attorneys to facilitate legal referrals for artists. Proctored informational workshops between attorneys and the community.
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Legal Assistant
Gurfein Douglas
(Partnership; Law Practice industry)
June 2004 — June 2005 (1 year 1 month)
Translated for Spanish-speaking clients in personal injury and medical malpractice cases. Recorded video depositions.
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Legal Assistant
Law Offices of Mark R. Bower
(Law Practice industry)
March 2004 — May 2005 (1 year 3 months)
Drafted client correspondence and demand letters to opposing counsel. Prepared and responded to discovery requests. Translated for Spanish-speaking clients and obtained Medicare/Medicaid liens
Amy Morganstern’s Education
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University of San Francisco School of Law
J.D. , Intellectual Property , 2005 — 2008
Top 10%; Merit scholarship recipient; CALI award in Intellectual Property Seminar
- Activities and Societies:
- Intellectual Property Law Bulletin; PR Coordinator for Intellectual Property and Cyber Law Association; 2008 Symposium on Network Neutrality, Research Assistant for Professor Susan Freiwald
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Columbia University, Barnard College
B.A. , English
Cum laude; Minor in Spanish
- Activities and Societies:
- Division 1 Diving Team
Additional Information
Amy Morganstern’s Interests:
Music, technology, rock climbing, photography.
Amy Morganstern’s Groups:
Business Law and Intellectual Property Law Sections of the California Bar Association; San Francisco Intellectual Property Law Association
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Sun Microsystems Legal Group
Amy Morganstern’s Honors:
Bachelor of Arts and Juris Doctor cum laude
Law school merit scholarship recipient
CALI award in Intellectual Property Seminar
McAuliffe Honor Society at USF
Amy Morganstern’s Contact Settings
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