Keely M.

Supervising Attorney/Assistant General Counsel

Los Angeles, Portugal

Experience

Aug 2024 - Present
1 year 4 months
United States

Supervising Attorney/Assistant General Counsel

Unified Law

  • Provide strategic legal counsel to U.S. and European businesses on corporate, intellectual property, and data privacy matters
  • Advise clients on business formation, governance, and commercial contracts, as well as nonprofit compliance and intellectual property protection
  • Counsel clients on U.S. and EU data protection frameworks and regulatory compliance
  • Oversee cross-border legal strategy integrating compliance, innovation, and risk management for startups, established enterprises, and mission-driven organizations
Aug 2018 - Apr 2025
6 years 9 months
Los Angeles, United States

Litigation Document Review Attorney

Various Agencies

  • Large-scale electronic legal document review projects in English and foreign languages (mainly German and French)
  • Conducted first and second level legal document review and QC for numerous cases in anticipation of litigation for various firms
  • Reviewed for responsiveness, privilege, significant issue, and confidentiality coding
Feb 2016 - Aug 2018
2 years 7 months
Beverly Hills, United States

Attorney

Stone, Genow, Smelkinson, Binder & Christopher, LLP

  • Reviewed, analyzed, and drafted a wide variety of entertainment agreements
  • Tracked profit participation and option agreement deadlines
  • Conducted copyright and trademark searches; filed applications/registrations and registered short form assignments of optioned rights
  • Advised regarding trademark and copyright issues
  • Formed and maintained clients’ business entities (corporations, LLCs, nonprofits, etc.) and drafted corporate documents
  • Consulted and formed entities for client merchandising, production, and internet ventures
Aug 2015 - Feb 2016
7 months
Los Angeles, United States

Associate Attorney, Licensing & Compliance

Khatri Medical Law & Licensing

  • Formed and maintained business entities for clients
  • Drafted business and employment contracts
  • Assisted in research and drafting of business plans for new healthcare agencies
  • Aided and guided clients through the licensing and accreditation process
  • Drafted and reviewed policies and procedures manuals to meet licensing and accreditation standards
Mar 2014 - Mar 2015
1 year 1 month
Beverly Hills, United States

Attorney

Hughes Media Law

  • Reviewed, drafted, and negotiated agreements related to entertainment law, intellectual property, real estate, corporate formation, and related transactions
  • Assisted clients in protecting artistic works by obtaining copyright protection and drafting related documents
  • Drafted script clearance reports and opinion letters
  • Conducted trademark and copyright searches
  • Independently assisted clients with the development and initial launch of new businesses, including drafting and filing corporate formation and governance documents for a nonprofit foundation subsidiary of a cable television network and a nonprofit corporation for a local arts organization

Summary

Experienced attorney with a practice spanning corporate, nonprofit, intellectual property, and data privacy law. I provide strategic legal counsel to U.S. and European businesses—from creative startups and small enterprises to established organizations and nonprofits—helping them build sound legal foundations for sustainable growth.

My work includes business formation and governance, commercial contracting, nonprofit compliance, trademark and copyright protection, and advising on regulatory privacy frameworks across the U.S. and EU. Drawing on my experience in both private practice and in-house roles, Keely brings a pragmatic, business-minded approach to legal problem-solving, integrating compliance, creativity, and strategy to help clients meet their goals with clarity and confidence.

Languages

English
Native
Danish
Advanced
German
Advanced
French
Advanced

Education

University of Southern California Law School

J.D. · Law · United States

University of Washington

B.A. · Economics · United States

Certifications & licenses

State Bar of California

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