Outside General Counsel for Growing Software Companies.
As software companies grow, legal issues become more strategic. We provide experienced outside general counsel services to AI, SaaS, PaaS, IaaS and technology companies that need practical legal leadership without adding a full -time executive.
How We Work
You Might Be Ready for Outside General Counsel If...
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Your customers are sending lengthy enterprise contracts.
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Legal reviews are slowing sales.
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You're launching AI or new software products.
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You need ongoing legal advice--not just one-off contracts.
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Privacy and compliance questions are becoming more frequent.
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You need a legal partner who understands how software companies operate.
How We Help
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Commercial Contracts: enterprise MSAs, SaaS Agreements, licensing, procurement negotiations, reseller agreements
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Product and Compliance: AI, GDPR, CCPA, IP strategy
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Strategic Counsel: corporate governance, partnerships, outside GC services
Why Clients Work with Cyberlawstudio
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More than 15 years advising technology companies.
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Former startup general counsel.
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Former Wall Street corporate attorney.
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Harvard Law School Executive Education in Computer Science.
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Clients regularly contract with Fortune 500 companies.
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Business-first advice designed to support growth.
Enterprise Experience
Our clients regularly negotiate contracts with companies including Amazon, AT&T, Disney, GE, Google, IBM, Meta, Microsoft, Palo Alto Networks, Starbucks, Warner Bros. and other global enterprises. We understand enterprise procurement, security reviews and commercial negotiations from the software vendor's perspective.
Fractional General Counsel for Emerging Enterprise Tech Vendors
Unlike large firms where you're passed between attorneys, or general business firms lacking specialized expertise, we offer the best of both worlds — deep, focused experience negotiating with Fortune 500 companies combined with the personal attention of a single, consistent point of contact.
AI Tech
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AI vendor and enterprise contract drafting and negotiation
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SaaS agreements for AI-powered platforms
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Master Service Agreements (MSAs) for AI products
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AI terms of service and acceptable use policies
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AI model and data licensing agreements
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Legal roadmaps for scaling AI businesses
Data Privacy
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Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) for tech companies
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GDPR and CCPA compliance counseling
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Privacy policies and data sharing agreements
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Data licensing agreements with enterprise clients
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Data privacy risk reviews for B2B contracts
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Privacy legal roadmaps for growing tech companies
Software Licensing
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Software licensing agreements for B2B tech companies
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SaaS subscription agreements and EULAs
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Negotiating licensing terms with Fortune 100 companies
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Open-source software compliance and risk advising
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API licensing and integration agreements
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White-label and reseller licensing contracts
Intellectual Property
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IP protection strategies for digital media and tech
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Digital content and copyright licensing agreements
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Trademark licensing for digital media brands
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IP ownership clauses in technology contracts
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Work-for-hire and IP assignment agreements
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AI-generated content and DMCA compliance counseling
Meet the Founder
Julia Cheng is a technology and business attorney who serves as outside general counsel to scaling SaaS and IaaS companies. She partners with founders and leadership teams who need experienced legal guidance as they sell to enterprise customers, commercialize products, and manage risk—without hiring full-time in-house counsel.
With more than 15 years of experience, Julia advises companies on enterprise contracting, strategic partnerships, software licensing, AI commercialization, and GDPR and CCPA compliance. She negotiates complex agreements for clients serving Fortune 500 customers, including Amazon, AT&T, Disney, GE, Google, IBM, Meta, Microsoft, Palo Alto Networks, Starbucks, and Warner Bros., and understands how to navigate enterprise expectations pragmatically.
Julia previously practiced corporate law at Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft and served as General Counsel of a wireless technology startup. She holds a Harvard Law School Executive Education certificate in computer science, a JD from Fordham Law, and a BA from The Johns Hopkins University. A native Mandarin Chinese speaker who grew up in Japan and Taiwan, Julia is also co-founder of Out in Tech and is admitted in New York and California.
A Trusted Network of Experienced Attorneys
CyberlawStudio works with experienced attorneys across complementary practice areas to support technology companies with practical, buseinss-minded legal guidance.
Areas of Collaboration
Commercial & Tech Contracts:
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Enterprise SaaS Agreements
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Licensing
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Vendor contracts
Privacy, Cybersecurity & AI:
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Data privacy
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Security reviews
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AI governance
Specialized Business Needs:
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Arbitration/Litigiation
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Employment
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Tax
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Nonprofit
A practice model for growing companies
Clients benefit from a primary legal relationship with CyberlawStudio, with access to additional attorneys when a matter calls for specialized support. This helps clients receive coordinated legal guidance without having to manage multiple disconnected advisors.
Interested in Collaborating?
We welcome relationships with experienced attorneys who serve technology companies and value practical, responsive and business-oriented counsel. Potential collaborations may include:
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Co-counsel relationships
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Subject matter support
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Conflict referrals
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Overflow support
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Vacation or temporary coverage
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Referrals for complementary services
What Our Clients Are Saying
״Julia and the CyberlawStudio team are a vital part of our company. We get legal, business, and strategy support from Julia that is better than any of the lawyers I've worked with in the past (and I've worked with some major law firms!). We're able to grow and develop the business because of the support we get from CyberlawStudio!.״
Steve Midgley, Learning Tapestry
״ I’ve had the pleasure of working with Julia and her team for over a decade, and they have consistently delivered exceptional legal support across a wide range of projects.From corporate mergers and client/vendor agreements to complex intellectual property matters, Julia’s expertise and attention to detail have been invaluable.
She approaches every challenge with professionalism, creativity, and a deep understanding of our business needs.
Her team is responsive, thorough, and always a step ahead. I highly recommend Julia for anyone seeking dedicated and strategic legal counsel.״
Mark Mahle, NetActuate
״I originally consulted with Julia to create new sales contracts for my company and review our data policies. Julia listened to our needs and provided reasonable legal advice in a timely manner. We feel that she has a strong background in technology law and while our needs are often very specific Julia often meets that challenge. We have since retained her and she is now the person that we consult with on any legal matter..״
Kevin Chung, CTFd
Client experiences and results vary depending on the facts and circumstances of each matter.