Melissa Freeman is a Senior Attorney at VZN LLP who combines sharp legal precision with a clear understanding of her clients’ bigger picture. As a business attorney and startup lawyer based in Seattle, she works closely with startups and established companies, helping executives and entrepreneurs shape their businesses through smart contracts, thoughtful negotiations, and hands-on counsel that feels less like legal jargon and more like genuine partnership.

Her practice encompasses commercial contracts, corporate transactions, and dispute resolution. Melissa helps clients navigate a diverse range of legal matters, including customer and vendor transactions, SaaS contracts, data privacy compliance, technology licensing, construction and manufacturing services, and mergers and acquisitions. Clients appreciate her meticulous attention to detail without losing sight of their broader strategic goals.

Before joining VZN LLP, Melissa honed her skills at an Am Law 100 firm, working on global investigations and advising clients on international compliance matters. She later founded her own business, providing her with firsthand insight into the intersection of law, entrepreneurship, and business operations.

Harvard Law School (J.D., 2017)

University of California, Davis (B.A., 2012)

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