We cover the following practice areas:
- Technology transactions
- General commercial transactions
- Licensing and outsourcing
- Privacy and data protection
- Product counseling
- Cybersecurity
- AI
- IP and privacy support for corporate transactions
We offer free 15-minute consultations so we can understand the exact nature of your legal request and see if Rikka Law is the best fit to help with your matter.
As legal counsel, we need to have a full understanding of your legal matter, including all relevant facts. During the initial consultation, we may discover that we will need to get additional information or materials from you to inform whether we can assist.
We generally bill for our time on an hourly basis. Our fees are based on a variety of factors, including the time that we spend on matters, the staffing of the team, the urgency of the matter, and the complexity of the matter.
We stay up to date on legal developments through continuous learning and active participation in the legal community and industry groups. Led by our CEO, Charlyn Ho, a well-known thought leader in the technology space, our team is very attuned to and constantly engaging with emerging legal trends worldwide.
We also share our insights on new legal developments through our knowledge sharing platform.
We assist clients with international transactions by providing guidance on cross-border legal considerations and regulatory compliance.
As US lawyers, we collaborate with local counsel to address jurisdiction specific legal questions and ensure comprehensive support for our clients. We often act as “quarterbacks” for our US clients conducting international business transactions and help lead the team of local counsel to harmonize the legal advice into a comprehensive and cohesive action plan for the client.
What sets Rikka Law apart from other law firms is our deep expertise in technology and our hands-on experience with startups and established tech companies alike.
Our team’s unique blend of in-house and law firm experience allows us to understand the specific needs and challenges of our clients, offering tailored, practical solutions.
Additionally, our commitment to staying abreast of the latest legal developments helps our clients look around corners to proactively capitalize on business opportunities while mitigating legal risk.
Absolutely.
Rikka Law’s lawyers are active in the legal community and often present CLEs, webinars and other educational content through organizations like the Association of Corporate Counsel and Practising Law Institute.
Rikka Law’s CEO, Charlyn Ho, also publishes thought leadership content on emerging technology issues through publications like Forbes.com and Bloomberg Law.
We help clients develop comprehensive IP protection strategies that align with their business goals and enhance their competitive edge.
We also help clients to review their licensing and other IP-related agreements to ensure they retain essential rights and maximize their control over their innovations.
Additionally, we assist clients in developing comprehensive IP protection strategies that align with their business goals and enhance their competitive edge.
We assist startups with a wide range of their legal needs, including entity formation, commercial agreements, and product launches.
As mentors to VC-backed startups and with in-house experience at various startups, our lawyers are highly attuned to the specific needs and challenges of emerging companies.
We specialize in guiding clients through the complex landscape of regulatory compliance for emerging technologies.
Our expertise helps clients think through potential legal risks and opportunities to ensure that they stay ahead of evolving legal requirements.
Given that laws and regulations around the world may not always align or may even conflict with one another, we help clients think through practical solutions to compliance while retaining focus on their business objectives.
We assist clients with a wide variety of commercial agreements, including SaaS agreements, hardware agreements, joint development agreements, strategic partnership agreements, reseller agreements, and professional services agreements.
Our team offers tailored legal support for all types of technology-related agreements.
Any individual or business interested in improving their career trajectory and performance by enhancing their understanding and mastery of commercial contracting as well as hard and soft skills required for a successful legal career.
This includes attorneys at various stages of their careers, from junior attorneys who just graduated from law school to experienced practitioners, as well as paralegals, business development professionals, contract managers and other legal professionals.
Rikka Academy offers personalized coaching and group training programs to suit the diverse needs of its participants.
- The Art of Crafting Contracts with Business Insight
- How to Reach Win-Win-Win Solutions in Contract Negotiations
- From Law School to Commercial Practice
- The AI Contract Playbook for Commercial Attorneys
Rikka Academy offers bespoke corporate training programs tailored to meet each client’s specific objectives and needs. Our customized approach means that our team works closely with you to design the training program to drive growth and success within your organization.
Our unique Rikka Method offers a “partner-in-a-box” experience, meaning we aim to simulate the historical apprenticeship model of legal education whereby young attorneys would learn firsthand under skilled partners; honing their craft through training and real-world practice.
We aim to transform how you think about commercial contracts, teaching you to “think like a deal lawyer.” This approach trains you to adapt to drafting any type of commercial agreement, not just specific contracts with fixed scenarios, making you more agile and versatile in your legal practice.
We are currently in the process of getting CLE accreditation for Rikka Academy courses in several US states.
At Rikka Academy, courses are led by seasoned commercial attorneys with significant legal experience.
Charlyn Ho is our head coach and CEO and she is supported by other Rikka Academy coaches. Charlyn is an experienced deal lawyer with extensive experience, having served as a partner at Perkins Coie and been an associate at Arent Fox Schiff and Cravath, Swaine & Moore.
She specializes in drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements and is deeply committed to mentoring junior lawyers. As a faculty member at institutions like the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) and Practicing Law Institute (PLI), she integrates practical business insights with rigorous legal training that helps legal practitioners bridge the gap between traditional legal education and the practical tools and skills they need to succeed on the job.
Rikka Academy’s coaches are all experienced commercial attorneys.
There are no prerequisites for our foundational course. However, you must take this foundational course to advance to the other Rikka Academy courses.
None! Just bring yourself and a good attitude.
Yes, Rikka Academy offers certificates of completion to all participants who successfully finish our courses.
These certificates serve as a testament to your commitment and mastery of the subject matter, and can be used to enhance your professional credentials.
Yes, Rikka Academy offers valuable networking opportunities for its participants.
Through our group training sessions and personalized coaching programs, attorneys can connect with peers from diverse backgrounds and experiences. These interactions foster a collaborative learning environment and provide a platform for building professional relationships.
Additionally, our cohort-based subscription programs enhance networking by allowing attorneys to engage with each other regularly, sharing insights and best practices. These opportunities help participants expand their professional networks, gain different perspectives, and develop lasting connections within the legal community.
Providing feedback about Rikka Academy courses is simple. After each course, you’ll receive a survey to share your thoughts. Additionally, you can email us directly at [insert new email address].
During personalized coaching or consultation sessions, feel free to discuss any feedback with your coach. Your input helps us continually improve our programs.
Rikka Government is a department of Rikka focused on providing technological consulting and legal services, such as advising on how to design and implement AI systems to comply with laws and regulations and mitigate risks to data.
Rikka Government collaborates with both federal and state entities, focusing on projects that align with the NAICS codes listed in our Capabilities Statement.
These include services related to legal counseling, data privacy, cybersecurity, temporary staffing services, and management consulting.
Rikka Government supports public sector organizations by providing expert legal counsel and strategic consulting advice to navigate complex legal and regulatory challenges.
Our team specializes in areas such as data privacy, cybersecurity, and technology transactions, to help government entities comply with federal and state regulations while effectively adopting and implementing technology.
Rikka Government’s key specialty areas include counseling on technology adoption and implementation, privacy, cybersecurity, blockchain and AI.
Our team offers expert guidance to help government clients navigate complex legal landscapes and leverage cutting-edge technologies to achieve their strategic objectives.
Absolutely. We offer free 15-minute consultations so we can understand the exact nature of your legal request and see if Rikka Government is the best fit to help with your project.
We need to have a full understanding of the project, including understanding the government’s goals and having all relevant facts.
During the initial consultation, we may discover that we will need to get additional information or materials from you to inform whether and how we can assist.
Rikka Government develops tailored legal strategies by deeply understanding and appreciating the unique challenges and needs of government clients.
We leverage our expertise in emerging technologies to create legal strategies that are not only legally sound but also specifically adapted to each government client.
Rikka Government manages cross-sector collaboration by working closely with industry experts, technology providers, and other key stakeholders to ensure that our deliverables are complete and address our client’s stated goals and objectives.
We also team with strategic partners to offer comprehensive solutions that meet the unique needs of government clients.
Rikka Government offers comprehensive policy advocacy services, including assisting government entities in crafting Notices of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRMs) and reviewing comment letters from industry stakeholders.
Our team provides strategic legal and consulting advice to help shape effective policies, ensuring they align with regulatory frameworks and industry best practices.
Rikka Government offers a wide range of resources to its clients, including in-depth research and reporting services that provide actionable insights for public sector organizations.
Our resources include comprehensive research on legal, regulatory, and technological trends, delivering detailed reports that highlight key risks, opportunities, and strategic recommendations.
What separates Rikka Government from other legal service providers for government entities is our deep expertise in emerging technologies, combined with a tailored approach to addressing the unique challenges of government clients.
We go beyond traditional legal services by offering strategic consulting and advisory solutions that are specifically designed to align with the policy and operational goals of government entities.
Additionally, our ability to leverage best practices from tech hubs like Silicon Valley, coupled with our commitment to proactive risk management and innovation, ensures that our clients receive cutting-edge, practical, and effective legal strategies.
Yes, we do have a capability statement. Our capability statement outlines the full range of services and expertise Rikka Government offers, highlighting our ability to navigate complex legal and technological landscapes within the public sector. You can download the statement here or contact us, and we’d be happy to provide you with a copy.
Rikka Insights is the resource hub of Rikka dedicated to providing practical tools, expert opinions, and in-depth analysis on the evolving intersection of law, technology, business, and policy.
What types of resources does Rikka Insights offer?
We provide insights on cutting edge topics at the intersection of law, policy, and technology. Having diverse and new perspectives can make all the difference when navigating complex decisions and an uncertain future.
Absolutely. We host both in-person and virtual events where we feature engaging discussions on law, technology, business, and policy.
We bring together top thought leaders with deep experiences and unique perspectives in their field.
To stay updated on data privacy laws like GDPR and CCPA, please check out Rikka Insights’ resources.
At Rikka Insights, we help you stay informed about the latest changes and trends in law, technology and policy.
We offer checklists, guidance and other tools to help clients manage compliance with data privacy laws and regulations across various jurisdictions.
If clients need additional assistance beyond our checklists, guidance and other tools, our attorneys at Rikka Law can provide tailored legal advice to help clients navigate the tricky waters of privacy and data security laws and regulations.
Rikka Law is a boutique firm specializing in technology transactions, data privacy, and cybersecurity.
We deliver strategic, business-focused legal services designed to build, transform, and enhance technology businesses.
We work with technology-focused companies of all sizes and in all stages of their life cycle from early-stage start-ups to mature, global companies.
Although we work with companies in different industries, we have particular expertise in emerging technologies such as AI, health tech, ad tech, cloud, IoT, augmented and virtual reality and digital assets.
Commercial agreements are our speciality. We help companies draft, negotiate and execute commercial contracts.
As your partners in business, we also provide strategic counseling advice to help our clients achieve their business objectives through commercial contracts.
We provide comprehensive data privacy and cybersecurity counseling to help clients comply with relevant laws and regulations, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation, California Consumer Privacy Act, and newly enacted US state consumer privacy laws.
We also assist with a wide range of privacy-related documents like data licensing agreements, data protection agreements, and privacy policies.
We assist clients in bringing tech products to market by providing strategic product counseling and transactional support.
We help clients spot issues and mitigate risks relating to bringing a product from just an idea to being commercially available in the market.
Our team also offers guidance on intellectual property protection, contract negotiations, privacy and security compliance, and risk management.
Our approach to risk management for technology companies is comprehensive and proactive, rather than reactive. We start by conducting a thorough risk assessment to identify potential legal, regulatory, and operational risks specific to the client’s business and technology.
We then develop tailored risk mitigation strategies that include drafting and negotiating robust contracts, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations, and implementing best practices for data security and IP protection.
By staying current with legal developments and industry trends, we provide ongoing support to help our clients anticipate and address emerging risks.
Yes, please see here.
Our capability statement outlines the full range of services and expertise Rikka Law offers. You can download the statement here or contact us, and we’d be happy to provide you with a copy.
We support clients in corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions and financings, by providing intellectual property and data privacy advice. We can assist with intellectual property and data protection due diligence and compliance remediation, review of asset purchase agreements or similar documentation, as well as preparation of ancillary intellectual property and data protection agreements.
We do not offer refunds. However, in the event of an absence, you can reschedule to take the course. You just have to give us at least a 24-hour notice.
Yes. We will soon be releasing online versions of our courses. Stay tuned!
Course length depends on the specific course you are taking but our advanced courses generally run between 4 to 8 weeks. We also offer introductory courses that may be shorter.
We utilize the Rikka Method, a unique pedagogical approach that combines the Socratic method with the case study method, incorporating distinctive learning styles from both the business and legal worlds. This methodology encourages critical thinking and active engagement by prompting you to explore complex legal issues through guided questioning and interactive dialogue.
Simultaneously, we incorporate the case study method, which immerses you in real-world scenarios to apply theoretical knowledge in practical contexts. This approach not only deepens understanding but also hones problem-solving skills essential for you to tackle the infinite types of commercial contracts that you may encounter.
Rikka Academy is a training platform focused on bridging the gap between legal theory and commercial law practice.
We are dedicated to working with lawyers and other legal professionals to level up their contract drafting, privacy, and negotiations skills through practical training that fills the gaps left by traditional legal education and on-the-job training.
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