SALEHPOUR LEGAL 

I was recently featured in Tangerine Search’s newsletter on AI, hiring, and data responsibility. A few risks I see repeatedly:   ·       Sensitive hiring use cases not in compliance with emerging state regulations ·       Handling candidate data without proper policies or training ·       Misaligned contracts that expose confidential info or create liability   The fix? Involve legal early, not as a blocker, but as a strategic partner. Align policies, contracts, and training t

Most lawyers handle paperwork. I help founders grow.   Clients call me a strategic partner, not just their attorney:   “She built hiring agreements that let us confidently grow our team, stopped us from walking into risky deals, and made sure we walked away standing tall.”   “She made everything clear, flagged risks we didn’t even know to ask about, and communicated in language a non-lawyer can understand.”   💡 The right legal guidance isn’t just paperwork, it anticipates ri

One of my most memorable tech transactions involved a later-stage startup licensing software that included third-party open-source components as part of a multi-party government contract, a potential minefield of IP, compliance, and downstream commercialization risk.   Here’s how we navigated it:   1️⃣ Mapped each component to confirm commercial-use viability 2️⃣ Structured licensing terms that aligned with the business model 3️⃣ Drafted safeguards protecting the company’s IP

🚨 Is your business protected or being blocked by your contracts? Founders and executives, too many businesses treat contracts as paperwork. That’s how growth gets blocked later. Here’s the framework I use with clients to turn contracts into strategic tools: 1️⃣ Define the Purpose – What must this agreement accomplish? Services, SaaS, licensing, partnerships? Clear scope, roles, and duration prevent friction. 2️⃣ Identify Legal & Business Risks – Liabilities, regulatory expos