Most businesses need a lawyer who will guide them as their general counsel. As counsel, I do the legal work necessary for standard business transactions. These may include a shareholders or operating agreement, stock option plans and equity awards, employment agreements, confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements, non-competition agreements, and consulting agreements, among others. I also provide guidance on corporate governance, including guidance for officers and directors with respect to the standards applicable to their positions. Early consultation with a competent corporate and securities attorney will help managers, officers and directors in making crucial decisions and fulfilling their responsibilities to the company and its equity holders.