Meet Jana

• Software and IP LicensingJana’s clients come from a wide variety of industries, including consulting firms in the fields of technology, consulting, media & entertainment, finance, retail, consumer packaged goods, and health and wellness. 

Jana has deep expertise in FDA compliance and advertising law. With a robust background in navigating the complex regulatory landscapes that impact industries like consumer packaged goods. Jana provides guidance on all aspects of product development, labeling, and marketing to ensure compliance with FDA and FTC regulations. Jana also helps companies create effective and compliant marketing campaigns. By staying on top of the latest regulatory changes and enforcement trends, Jana helps clients avoid costly legal pitfalls and maintain competitive advantage.

Jana is consistently featured in publications such as U.S. News and World Report – Best Lawyers®, Bloomberg, Forbes, Inc., Modern Counsel, and Profile Magazine, among others. She is named one of the Top 3 Business Lawyers in New York City. Jana is deeply passionate about being outside general counsel to change-maker companies who are leading their field.

Focus

• Corporate Law
• Complex Commercial Contract Negotiation
• Intellectual Property
• Technology and AI Law
• Software Licensing
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Capital Financing
• Operating Agreements and Corporate Shareholder Documents
• SaaS Agreements, MSAs, SOWs
• Partner Disputes and Partner Buyouts, Shareholder Exits
• Advertising Law and FDA Compliance 
• NDAs, Non-compete and Non-solicitation
• Entertainment
• Trademarks

Rather than recommend time-consuming and costly steps, clients work with Jana because she’s a straight shooter that gets the deal done.

Technology Law and Intellectual Property

Technology and IP Transactions most often go hand in hand, which is why Jana’s depth of experience in both areas makes her a key asset for clients.

Jana works with industry leaders in technology development, technology consulting, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Virtual Reality (VR), and Augmented Reality (AR). She drafts and negotiates agreements related to software development and usage, technology licensing and sourcing, metrics and analytics, web hosting, cybersecurity policies, and terms of use and privacy policies.

Her intellectual property practice includes all aspects of a deal. Whether it’s US or international trademark registrations, prosecution, licensing, brand collaborations, joint ventures, IP purchases, and sales, or strategy on patents and monetizing a company’s growing IP portfolio.

Publications and Accolades 

• Interviewed in Forbes Magazine to discuss the Kardashian’s 716 Trademark Empire. Kardashian Clan’s 716 Trademarks: How Kim, Kanye, Kylie, And Kendall Protect Their Brands (July 2019)
• Interviewed in Bloomberg Law on the 18-year-old trademark battle faced by AXA Equitable Life Insurance Company on infringement and abandonment. Trademark Loss for 161-Year-Old Insurer Shows Risk of Rebranding (January 2020)
• US News and World Report® Best Lawyer 2020
• Voted Top 3 Lawyers in New York City in 2020
• Featured in Modern Counsel Magazine
• Feature in Profile Magazine
• Interviewed in Law Practice Today by the American Bar Association Journal, How Law Firms Are Responding to the Coronavirus Epidemic
• Business Insider How Freelancers can Ensure They’re Paid Fairly and on Time in a Crisis, according to Seasoned Professionals and Legal Experts

Emerging Markets & Global Reach

Jana structures cross-border transactions, particularly in China, Korea, Japan, the UK, LatAm and Europe. Whether a client is seeking to establish or expand their practice or marketing presence in a foreign jurisdiction, acquire an existing foreign operation or enter into a joint venture with a local partner, Jana has the experience to lead the transaction from start to finish.

Background & Education

Jana received her J.D. from Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, in New York City. She is admitted to the Bar in New York. She was formerly at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP, The United Nations, and MTV. Prior to that she worked at The New York Times as an editorial manager.