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New Axiom Attorneys have found themselves…
Commercial Contracts
Providing general legal support to the Retail and Commercial Law Group of one of the world’s leading consumer electronics companies.

 Life Sciences
Working with the legal team of a top pharma company on a variety of commercial pharmaceutical contracts and patent portfolio analysis.

 IP Licensing
Serving as Acting Managing Director, Legal Affairs at a leading technology company, advising on complex technology licensing transactions and managing IP issues, including patent litigation.

 Broker Dealer
Working at a global investment bank on cash equities matters (soft dollar, e-trading and direct access agreements, etc.), including advising on SRO rules, banking compliance and other regulatory matters.

 Labor & Employment
Assisting the VP and Assistant General Counsel of a leading electronics design company on employment litigation and counseling.



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Highlights from this month's issue include...

 "Did We Say August? See You in October."
Thanks to a worsening economy, law firms don’t have enough work for the lawyers already on their payrolls, let alone first-year associates.
"GC’s Struggle with Value Over Brand in Legal Services."
A debate as to whether GCs want genuine innovation in the way BigLaw provides services is underway.

 "Does Outsourcing Raise Confidentiality Issues?"
A firm seeks a federal court ruling on whether the outsourcing of legal services compromises constitutional rights.

While the rest of the country is surviving the record heat index, we San Franciscans can enjoy August in the relative comfort of our “mild” summers. And while there are many ways to enjoy the summer, we suggest following three simple steps:

1. Grab a sweater
2. Open the Axiom summer guide
3. Enjoy!

Whether this August finds you heading outdoors, out of town or merely out and about, our guide is sure to have something for you. Click here to check it out in its entirety.








Life before Axiom: General Counsel, REX & Co; General Counsel, Chela Education Financing; Berkeley Law (Boalt Hall)
Childhood ambition: To be a Major League Baseball player – preferably for the San Francisco Giants.
Other lawyers might be surprised by: My social persona. Sure, I was valedictorian in high school but I was also a cheerleader!
 If I could be anywhere, it would be: Traveling the world… I love big cities but there’s nothing quite as exciting as exploring the outdoors. I fantasize about spending 6 months hiking the Pacific Crest trail from Mexico to Canada.
Most rewarding career moment: Making the move from law firm life to in-house counsel. It has been so exciting to work alongside a team of people, knowing that I am in a business partnership responsible for executing transactions from beginning to end.
 Life at Axiom: Bonddesk





ACC Day at the Ballpark (Colorado Rockies vs. SF Giants)
Before enjoying some old fashioned baseball, take part in this hour-long CLE program. The Senior Director of Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) for Applied Materials and attorneys from Hanson and Bridgett will discuss the legal issues related to greening businesses, including recent regulatory and judicial rulings in green advertising. Afterward, kick back and enjoy the game in the ACC-hosted suites.
August 26, 5:30 - 7:30pm @ AT&T Park
(24 Willie Mays Plaza)
For more info, click here.

 What Corporate Counsel Really Want from Outside Counsel
The Law Practice Management Section of the Bar Association of San Francisco presents this lunch program aimed at giving attendees an insider’s perspective on successfully managing the relationship between inside and outside counsel. In-house experienced panelists will share their thoughts on effective communication, business retention and development.
September 10, 12:00 - 1:30pm @ BASF Conference Center, 3rd floor
(301 Battery Street)
To learn more, click here.

Axiom is on a mission to change the way attorneys work. We're a new kind of firm that offers our attorneys a self-directed practice and the opportunity for a more satisfying life. Click here for a 60-second glimpse of a short film made about the Axiom Attorney experience.