Melissa advises corporate clients on a wide range of business matters, with a particular focus on mergers and acquisitions, ownership transition and governance matters.

Companies in a wide variety of industries, including those in the architecture and engineering industries, engage Melissa as outside general counsel, relying on her for guidance on day-to-day operational issues. She advises clients on matters including:

· commercial contracts

· marketing

· internet matters

· trade secret protection

· real estate financing and leases

· taxation

· regulatory compliance and strategy