Rikka is a multidisciplinary organization of four distinct yet complementary entities: a law firm, an academy for training junior lawyers and legal professionals, a government solutions provider, and a knowledge products and insights division. Together, we deliver comprehensive but simplified legal, training, and knowledge solutions tailored to meet the needs of an increasingly complex global business and regulatory landscape.
The seasoned practitioners at our law firm craft and execute legal strategies that enable growth and drive organizational success, specializing in technology transactions, data privacy, cybersecurity, and intellectual property.
Rikka Academy is dedicated to fostering the next generation of legal professionals. We offer case-based training that emphasizes practical skills and real-world applications, preparing young lawyers to meet the challenges of modern legal practice.
Our government solutions provider delivers innovative technology and compliance strategies and advice tailored to the unique needs of government entities, focusing on efficiency, compliance, and public trust. Our solutions are designed to support the public sector’s intricate processes and regulatory requirements.
Rikka also provides cutting-edge research, in-depth analysis, and actionable insights. Our resources are meticulously crafted to cover a broad spectrum of topics, from emerging technologies to regulatory developments, ensuring our clients are well-equipped to navigate the dynamic legal and business environment.
At Rikka, we are more than just legal experts; we are thought leaders operating at the intersection of policy, business, and technology. Our multidisciplinary approach ensures that we deliver comprehensive, simplified, and effective solutions that meet the diverse needs of an ever-evolving global market, driving success for our clients in both the private and public sectors.
The name “Rikka” embodies our philosophy. It is a form of “ikebana”, the ancient art of Japanese flower arrangement. It holds sentimental value as it was a favorite of our founder’s late mother. However, it represents how we operate.
Rikka takes great mastery and skill to practice but the accentuation of simplicity and the natural beauty of plants is a primary objective of the art form. This is the foundation of all entities under the Rikka brand - leveraging mastery and skill to streamline complex legal concepts into actionable solutions. Our unique approach helps resolve roadblocks, creating and protecting value for our clients and their stakeholders.
To deliver innovative, strategic, and forward-thinking solutions at the intersection of law, technology, and policy.
Through our specialized entities—Rikka Law, Rikka Academy, Rikka Insights, and Rikka Government —we aim to empower our clients, drive their growth, and ensure compliance in a rapidly evolving world.
To build a successful organization at the leading edge of law, technology, and policy by providing innovative, strategic, and forward-thinking solutions across our operations.
Learn how to efficiently unpack complex agreements through our unique review process. Through the RIkka method, you’ll learn to optimize contract provisions to be clear, precise, structured, and business-oriented.
Our courses include in-depth analyses of highly realistic scenarios, providing you with valuable insights into the complexities of modern legal practice. These scenarios simulate the time pressure, asymmetric information, and pace of a real-world deal, helping you develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills that are essential for a successful legal career.
Our courses emphasize proven methodologies for real-world applications, providing you with practical skills that go beyond theoretical knowledge. You’ll gain hands-on experience that prepares you for the complexities of modern legal practice.
Our Facilitators are seasoned legal professionals and practice experts with years of experience from top law firms, in-house legal departments, and government roles. They provide valuable insights, helping you navigate your career path.
Our training can be a significant differentiator in your professional growth. Our alumni have gone on to succeed in legal careers across top firms and companies.
Our courses are designed to accommodate your busy schedule, offering varied learning options to suit your needs.
The name “Rikka” embodies our philosophy. It is a form of “ikebana”, the ancient art of Japanese flower arrangement. It holds sentimental value as it was a favorite of our founder’s late mother. However, it represents how we operate.
Rikka takes great mastery and skill to practice but the accentuation of simplicity and the natural beauty of plants is a primary objective of the art form. This is the foundation of all entities under the Rikka brand - leveraging mastery and skill to streamline complex legal concepts into actionable solutions. Our unique approach helps resolve roadblocks, creating and protecting value for our clients and their stakeholders.
To deliver innovative, strategic, and forward-thinking solutions at the intersection of law, technology, and policy.
Through our specialized entities—Rikka Law, Rikka Academy, Rikka Insights, and Rikka Government —we aim to empower our clients, drive their growth, and ensure compliance in a rapidly evolving world.
To build a successful organization at the leading edge of law, technology, and policy by providing innovative, strategic, and forward-thinking solutions across our operations.
Learn how to efficiently unpack complex agreements through our unique review process. Through the RIkka method, you’ll learn to optimize contract provisions to be clear, precise, structured, and business-oriented.
Our courses include in-depth analyses of highly realistic scenarios, providing you with valuable insights into the complexities of modern legal practice. These scenarios simulate the time pressure, asymmetric information, and pace of a real-world deal, helping you develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills that are essential for a successful legal career.
Our courses emphasize proven methodologies for real-world applications, providing you with practical skills that go beyond theoretical knowledge. You’ll gain hands-on experience that prepares you for the complexities of modern legal practice.
Our Facilitators are seasoned legal professionals and practice experts with years of experience from top law firms, in-house legal departments, and government roles. They provide valuable insights, helping you navigate your career path.
Our training can be a significant differentiator in your professional growth. Our alumni have gone on to succeed in legal careers across top firms and companies.
Our courses are designed to accommodate your busy schedule, offering varied learning options to suit your needs.
Charlyn Ho is a seasoned lawyer, coach, mentor, thought leader and Navy veteran. She has almost 2 decades of deep business and legal experience across multiple industries with a keen focus on emerging technology areas, including AI, blockchain, adtech, and consumer health. She is the CEO, Managing Member and Founder of Rikka, a multidisciplinary organization providing solutions for today’s complex legal and technology challenges.
Before Rikka, Charlyn was a partner in the Technology Transactions & Privacy Group at Perkins Coie, one of the largest law firms in the United States. During this time, her practice focused on drafting and negotiating complex technology and intellectual property agreements and counseling clients on privacy and cybersecurity, with a focus on artificial intelligence (AI)/machine learning (ML), healthcare tech, and connected or “smart” devices.
She also served as a trusted counsel to companies on the cutting edge of technology, ranging from Fortune 100 companies to start-ups and across a wide variety of industries. She provided legal advice to boards of directors and the C-Suite in key strategic decisions, including product development and launch, privacy and cybersecurity compliance, licensing, M&A and corporate partnerships, and international expansion.
Charlyn is a veteran, serving 6 years as an active-duty United States Navy Supply Corps officer. She was responsible for planning, negotiating and executing billions of dollars of federal contracts for nuclear-powered aircraft carrier refueling and overhaul projects.
She is an alumnus of Harvard Business School, the Georgetown University Law Center and the University of Pennsylvania (dual degree from the Wharton School and the College of Arts & Sciences).
Charlyn is a member of the Washington, DC and New York bars.
By integrating our multidisciplinary expertise, we are dedicated to building, transforming, and enhancing businesses, navigating complex digital landscapes, and providing solutions that accelerate the success of our clients.
McLean is a seasoned commercial attorney with 20+ years of experience advising on complex technology transactional matters for clients predominantly in the IT, software, telecom, healthcare, and financial services sectors.
He regularly drafts and negotiates a broad range of commercial agreements, including cloud computing (SaaS, IaaS, and PaaS), professional services, reseller, asset transfer, confidentiality, data protection, and technology and IP licensing agreements.
As a recognized privacy and data security law expert, McLean also counsels clients on all aspects of data lifecycle management and related best practices in connection with technology deals, and assists with the development and implementation of comprehensive strategies to comply with the ever-growing universe of domestic and international privacy laws and regulations.
Before working with Rikka Law, McLean was a founding member of Willkie Farr & Gallagher’s Privacy, Cybersecurity & Data Strategy practice group and he served as Assistant General Counsel for Int’l Data Protection & Regulatory Compliance with Verizon
McLean is an honors graduate of the Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, where he earned an Advanced Certificate in Communications Law from the Institute for Communications Law Studies, and he received a B.A. in Political Science from Gettysburg College.
McLean is a member of the Washington, DC and Minnesota bars.
Professional Experience:
Privacy and Data Security
Commercial Transactions
Data Breach Response
Product and Privacy Counseling
Workplace Privacy
Kira is an award-winning attorney and Certified Information Privacy Practitioner/United States (CIPP/US) with extensive experience successfully negotiating favorable terms in complex commercial agreements. She advises companies and non-profits alike on complying with state privacy laws and leads corporate trainings on information security best practices and compliance.
Prior to practicing private sector law, Kira worked as a trial attorney in DOL's Office of the Solicitor, Division of Plan Benefits Security. Here, she practiced in federal courts across the US on a wide range of issues, from ensuring fiduciaries are held liable for breaching their duties to ensuring Plan's filed required annual reports.
Her business work includes reviewing, interpreting, and negotiating complex commercial agreements for clients ranging from start-ups to public companies, in a variety of industries including technology, telecommunications, fintech, and financial services. She also represents clients in registering trademarks with the United States Patent and Trademark Office and protecting their intellectual property rights.
Kira is a magna cum laude graduate of American University, Washington College of Law.
Kira is a member of the California, Maryland, Virginia and DC bars.
We are proud to partner with a diverse array of clients, ranging from innovative tech startups to established global enterprises.
Our clients trust us to provide strategic, comprehensive and tailored solutions that drive their success and growth.
Meta
Omron
We are proud to partner with a diverse array of clients, ranging from innovative tech startups to established global enterprises.
Our clients trust us to provide strategic, comprehensive and tailored solutions that drive their success and growth.
Meta
Omron
Our collaborators play a crucial role in our mission, and we value the synergy created through these alliances. This enhances our ability to deliver cutting-edge solutions and strategic insights.
Our collaborators play a crucial role in our mission, and we value the synergy created through these alliances. This enhances our ability to deliver cutting-edge solutions and strategic insights.
At Rikka, we believe in and operate with excellence, innovation, and collaboration. Our team is driven by a shared commitment to delivering practical legal solutions and strategic insights that empower our clients.
Our work environment is dynamic and collaborative. We operate with the efficiency and discipline of the military, combined with the strategic acumen of a top-tier law firm, creating an atmosphere where every team member thrives and contributes to meaningful outcomes.
Mastery and innovation are at the core of our ethos. We embrace the latest technologies and methodologies to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving industry. At Rikka, we focus on professional development and encourage open dialogue and knowledge sharing.
At Rikka, we believe in and operate with excellence, innovation, and collaboration. Our team is driven by a shared commitment to delivering practical legal solutions and strategic insights that empower our clients.
Our work environment is dynamic and collaborative. We operate with the efficiency and discipline of the military, combined with the strategic acumen of a top-tier law firm, creating an atmosphere where every team member thrives and contributes to meaningful outcomes.
Mastery and innovation are at the core of our ethos. We embrace the latest technologies and methodologies to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving industry. At Rikka, we focus on professional development and encourage open dialogue and knowledge sharing.
Join Rikka and embark on a rewarding career where excellence, innovation, and collaboration are at the center of all that we do. We are committed to attracting and nurturing top talent, providing a dynamic and supportive work environment where you can grow professionally and make a meaningful impact.
Discover opportunities to work on challenging projects, develop your skills, and contribute to the success of our forward-thinking team and our clients. At Rikka, your career will thrive as we build, transform, and enhance businesses and ecosystems together.
Join Rikka and embark on a rewarding career where excellence, innovation, and collaboration are at the center of all that we do. We are committed to attracting and nurturing top talent, providing a dynamic and supportive work environment where you can grow professionally and make a meaningful impact.
Discover opportunities to work on challenging projects, develop your skills, and contribute to the success of our forward-thinking team and our clients. At Rikka, your career will thrive as we build, transform, and enhance businesses and ecosystems together.
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