FATHOM LAW - Key Persons

Job Titles:

• Counsel

Ben leads Fathom Law's data privacy and information security practice. As a Certified Information Privacy Professional in both the U.S. and Europe, and with over 20 years of experience in the privacy industry, Ben's passion is to help companies balance data innovation with consumer privacy through product counsel and advertising/marketing counsel services. Ben has helped many leading organizations develop their privacy and information security infrastructures, including Uber, Experian, and the Direct Marketing Association. As a former startup founder himself, Ben also understands what it takes to help emerging companies develop and implement compliant privacy practices. Professional Experience Lucid Privacy Group, Privacy Consultant, San Francisco, CA, 2017 - 2020 Uber, Inc., Privacy Counsel, San Francisco, CA, 2016 - 2020 Experian, Privacy and Compliance Leader, San Diego, CA, 2003 - 2014 Education J.D., Thomas Jefferson School of Law, San Diego, CA, 2010 B.A., Political Science, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS, 1996

Job Titles:

• Partner

Cullen Schlievert is a California and District of Columbia lawyer specializing in the representation of venture capital funds, angel investors, and emerging growth companies. Cullen assists venture capital funds and other investors with investment transactions and portfolio company-related matters. Cullen advises emerging growth companies throughout the corporate life-cycle, including incorporation and founder matters, strategic advisory, general corporate and securities law matters, venture capital financings, and mergers and acquisitions. Cullen represents a wide variety of high-technology clients, and has a particular focus on disruptive technologies, artificial intelligence, digital media, digital health, cleantech, SaaS, fintech, crypto, Web3, and cyber security.

Job Titles:

• Partner
• Founding Principal

Eric is the founding principal of Fathom Law and a member of the Firm's Management Committee. He has over 20 years of experience in corporate, securities and intellectual property law. He advises entrepreneurs, emerging growth and middle market companies in all aspects of business formation, governance, corporate finance, commercial and IP transactions and mergers and acquisitions. He also represents angel and venture capital investors, private equity firms, investment bankers and broker-dealers in connection with regulatory matters, investment and finance transactions. In addition to his legal experience, Eric is a former digital media company founder and is an active angel investor and member of SF Angels and Keiretsu Forum. This diverse expertise enables Eric to offer his clients a unique integrated counseling approach that balances legal protection and corporate best practices with business, technical, investment and strategic considerations. Eric is regularly recognized as a Northern California Super Lawyer in Business and Corporate law. He serves on the advisory boards of numerous notable technology companies. Eric is the co-creator of the popular PitchForce venture competition, the chair of the annual MobiTech mobile technology conference, and a regular panelist and mentor at a wide range of technology events and accelerators. Professional Experience LeClairRyan, Shareholder and Head of West Coast Venture Technology Practice, 2011 - 2013 Bullivant Houser Bailey, Shareholder, Board of Directors, 2008 - 2011 Jacobs & Ferraro, Founding Partner, 2001 - 2008 (acquired by Bullivant Houser Bailey) Independent Recording Industry Services, Inc., Founder, Board of Directors, 2003 - 2012 (acquired by a division of Sony Music Entertainment) Education B.A., cum laude, Political Science, University of Vermont, 1988 J.D., Honors, Golden Gate University School of Law, 1994; Editor, Law Review

Job Titles:

• Counsel

Erin specializes in complex commercial litigation, dispute resolution and avoidance counseling for corporations, executives and boards of directors. Erin¹s broad litigation background encompasses a wide variety of matters including breach of contract, securities and finance disputes, business torts, insurance coverage, commercial construction, and real property disputes. Erin has litigated in both State and Federal courts throughout California and has arbitrated before the American Arbitration Association. Erin has also successfully sought extraordinary relief from California Courts of Appeal on multiple occasions. An expert in alternative dispute resolution, Erin excels at resolving cases as expeditiously as possible and conserving her clients' resources that are better used for growing and maintaining their businesses. Erin¹s approach to litigation emphasizes a careful analysis of each client¹s unique situation and objectives to achieve optimum results for individual circumstances. Professional Experience Thoits, Love, Hershberger & McLean, Palo Alto, California (September 2011 to January 2013) Castle & Associates, Beverly Hills, California (April 2010 to April 2011) Rutan & Tucker, LLP, Palo Alto, California (August 2004 to March 2009) Bergeson Eliopoulos, LLP, San Jose, California (August 1999 to August 2004) Education J.D., Cornell Law School, 1998 B.A., Politics, University of California, Santa Cruz, 1995 Certificate, International Litigation, Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne, 1996

Job Titles:

• Partner
• Chairman of the Partnership and Limited Liability Company Committee of the Business Law Section of the California State Bar
• Member of the Firm 's Management Committee

Holden is a member of the Firm's Management Committee. He has broad experience in mergers and acquisitions, complex commercial transactions, entity formation and structuring, employment matters, entity reorganization including shareholder and partner buy-outs, negotiating and drafting complex commercial transactions and agreements, real property transactions, leasing and general business matters in a wide range of industries. Holden has formed numerous businesses, ranging from international joint ventures, private equity funds, multi-national holding companies, to single owner California entities. Holden also acts as outside general counsel for companies advising them on all legal matters. Holden has represented buyers, sellers and other stakeholders in mergers and acquisitions, and advised clients in debt and equity offerings on the company-side and investor-side. Holden also represents clients in contested matters, has litigated in state and federal court, and is well-versed in alternative dispute resolution procedures, focusing on mediation and arbitration. Holden is the Chair of the Partnership and Limited Liability Company Committee of the Business Law Section of the California State Bar, and has served as a Mentor for young attorneys in the Mentorship Program of the Business Law Section. Holden has special expertise in Russian affairs and law, and has worked in Russia on behalf of clients. Professional Experience Stein Law Group, San Francisco, CA, 2002 - 2014 Crosby Heafey Roach & May (now Reed Smith), San Francisco, CA, 1999 - 2001 Wendel Rosen Black & Dean, Oakland, CA, 1999 Berry Moorman P.C., Birmingham & Detroit, MI, 1995 - 1998 AmRos Partners, St. Petersburg, Russia, 1994 Education J.D., Howard University School of Law, 1995; Captain, International Moot Court Team M.Phil., Russian Studies, Oxford University, England, 1992

Job Titles:

• Counsel

J.J. Tang is an experienced corporate attorney specializing in the representation of emerging growth companies. He represents clients in venture capital financings, commercial contracts, securities law compliance, mergers & acquisitions, IP licensing, debt facilities, and corporate governance. He is passionate about blockchain technologies and video games and regularly advises clients in these industries. J.J. has advised video game developers on implementing Web3 into their games, advised a Web3 investment fund on the legalities of potential DeFi investments, and assisted numerous Web3 companies conduct initial coin and token offerings.

Job Titles:

• Managing Counsel
• Member of the Firm 's Management Committee

Jeff is a member of the Firm's Management Committee. He has broad experience in securities, mergers and acquisitions, licensing and commercial transactions in a variety of industries, particularly emerging growth, IT, software and digital media. His capital-raising experience includes seed financing with debt and equity offerings as well as company-side and investor-side venture capital deals in both early stage and later rounds. Jeff also advises acquirers, targets and major shareholders in M&A transactions. In addition to his transactional experience, Jeff has litigated in state and federal courts at the trial and appellate level and has represented clients in a variety of mediation and arbitration settings. He has also counseled clients regarding regulatory actions involving state and federal agencies and self-regulatory organizations, including the SEC, DOJ and FINRA. Jeff is active in the California State Bar and is a past co-chair of the Corporations Committee of the Business Law Section. Before practicing law, Jeff conducted research in the computer modeling of composite materials and published several technical papers, including two in the Journal of Applied Physics. Professional Experience LeClairRyan, San Francisco, CA, 2011 - 2013 Bullivant Houser Bailey, San Francisco, CA, 2008 - 2011 Jacobs & Ferraro, San Francisco, CA, 2006 - 2008 Gray Cary Ware & Friedenrich (now DLA Piper), Palo Alto, CA Holland & Hart, Boise, ID Education B.S., Mechanical Engineering, University of Idaho, 1995 J.D., cum laude, University of Idaho, 1998; Editor-in-Chief, Idaho Law Review

Job Titles:

• Counsel

Maria is an experienced corporate lawyer. She has represented clients in a wide range of corporate, equity, and investment transactions including corporate formations, equity and cap table management, securities filings, investment and venture capital transactions, and general corporate governance matters. Maria is also an experienced litigator and has represented clients in all phases of litigation, including mediations, arbitrations, trials and appeals. Maria is a certified mediator and arbitrator, who often serves as a neutral in ADR processes. Maria is fluent in spoken Cantonese and Mandarin. Professional Experience Lafayette & Kumagai, LLP, San Francisco, CA, 2013 - 2015 Stein Law Group, San Francisco, CA, 2004 - 2013 Education J.D., University of San Francisco School of Law, 2001; Associate Editor, Journal of Law and Social Challenges B.A., Legal Studies, University of California, Berkeley, 1996

Job Titles:

• Trademark Administrator

Shawn has over 25 years of experience helping clients choose, secure and maintain their trademarks and trademark portfolio. He provides trademark searches and analysis, brand development and clearance strategy, trademark filings, portfolio audits, and maintains Fathom Law's trademark docket. Shawn manages the firm's long-standing relationships with reputable, reliable and cost-effect trademark firms from around the world to bring a global focus to client brand growth and protection. Professional Experience 1027TM, President, Greensboro/Winston-Salem, NC 2014 - 2020 Harness, Dickey & Pierce, PLC, Trademark Administrator, Troy, MI, 2006 - 2014 Education B.A., Business, National-Louis University, 1996 J.D., The John Marshall Law School, 2000

Job Titles:

• Counsel

Suhrud Shah is an highly-skilled corporate lawyer with extensive experience in corporate finance, private equity, and M&A transactions. He represents technology startups, late stage growth companies, private equity firms, and venture capital firms in a broad range of transactions, including LBOs, private equity growth capital investments, and the full range of venture capital transactions from seed to late stage. He has worked on international transactions and on deals in a wide range of industries including software, hardware, biotech, medical devices, manufacturing, financial services, and others. Previously, Suhrud practiced as a private equity attorney in Hong Kong with an AmLaw Top 10 law firm representing large private equity firms and major banks. He has a strong understanding of financial accounting and corporate development in addition to his legal experience. Professional Experience Silver Creek Global, Seattle, WA, Managing Partner Morrison & Foerster LLP, Hong Kong, Private Equity Attorney TPG Growth, San Francisco, CA, Director of Corporate Development Education J.D., University of Chicago Law School BSc., Industrial Management, with honors, Carnegie Mellon University