Diane Lu

Experience

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  Talent Advisory Board Inc.

  Jun 2008 - Sept 2010

  Research Analyst

  Diversity management consulting in the legal profession.• Conducted, analyzed, and summarized qualitative and quantitative research• Drafted tailored client reports and monthly legal trend updates• Designed and managed organization of firm’s research• Produced various internal training materials

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  Asia Society

  Jun 2009 - Aug 2009

  Intern

  Fall 2010:• Assisted team in coordinating Intellectual Property Rights in China conference• Conducted industry/market research (e.g., bio-technology, green finance, etc.) • Conducted and assisted in managing outreach to legal community • Generated target outreach database for relevant program marketing and sponsorshipsSummer 2009:• Monitored and analyzed FDI deals, trends, and economic implications• Conducted and summarized research on international M&As• Assisted in updating and reorganizing global membership database Show less

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  Morrison & Foerster LLP

  Nov 2010 - Aug 2012

  State and Local Tax Paralegal

  State + Local Tax Group.• Reviewed legislative developments on tax-related issues and draft summaries for client review• Assisted in analysis of client products and services against tax statutes to determine tax implications• Edited and finalized state trial and appellate court briefs in fast-paced environment

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  U.S. Department of Commerce

  Jun 2013 - Aug 2013

  Legal Intern, Office of Chief Counsel for Industry and Security

  Office of Chief Counsel for Industry and Security (export regulations, licensing, and enforcement). • Analyzed company profiles, export licenses, and field investigation findings to determine export violations • Drafted proposed charging letters and penalty proposals against companies in violation of export controls• Successfully presented enforcement case before Board to initiate legal action

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  Draper Laboratory

  Jan 2014 - Apr 2014

  Legal Intern

  Corporate Legal Department.• Researched legal issues and drafted findings on intellectual property assertion and export controls • Reviewed government contracts to ensure protection of intellectual property and other legal interests• Presented before VP and head engineers on export control reform and its effects on company projects

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  U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

  May 2014 - Aug 2014

  Honors Intern, Trial Unit, Division of Enforcement

  • Assisted attorneys in securities cases involving disclosure violations, Ponzi schemes, etc.• Analyzed Supreme Court and appellate case law to determine proper fund distribution to injured investors• Drafted arguments for discovery motions and motion for summary judgment under time pressure

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  Boston University School of Law Civil Litigation Clinic

  Sept 2014 - Apr 2015

  Certified Student Attorney, SJC Rule 3:03

  Immigrants' Rights Clinic.• Interviewed clients, lay witnesses, and experts to obtain and develop evidence in support of court filings• Conducted legal analysis and drafted and filed various motions, legal memoranda, and other briefs• Achieved favorable rulings for clients in administrative proceedings and state courts• Obtained grant of withdrawal of removal for detained immigrant client fearing persecution in country of origin

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  Klinck LLC

  Sept 2015 - Oct 2017

  Associate Attorney, Patent Litigation

  Law Clerk (Sept. 2015–Dec. 2015), Associate (Jan. 2016–Oct. 2017).• Conducted pre-suit investigations, e.g., analyzed patent claims, assessed patent infringement, drafted claim charts• Drafted complaints, motions to dismiss, claim construction briefs, and motions for summary judgment• Drafted discovery responses and requests (i.e., interrogatories, requests for document production, requests for admission) in patent litigation• Analyzed prior art references and patent prosecution history in response to validity challenges• Assisted in drafting expert reports and preparing deposition witnesses• Defended deposition of damages expert in patent infringement litigation• Successfully drafted patent owner preliminary responses to petitions for inter partes review (IPR) before Patent Trial and Appeal Board• Successfully invalidated patent claims at motion-to-dismiss stage by arguing asserted claims were patent ineligible abstract idea Show less

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  BraunHagey & Borden LLP

  Oct 2017 - May 2018

  Associate Attorney, Litigation

  • Drafted pleadings and pre-trial briefs in breach of contract, fraud, antitrust, and intellectual property disputes in state and federal court litigation• Drafted discovery responses and requests (i.e., interrogatories, requests for document production, requests for admission) in state and federal court litigation• Reviewed and drafted various contracts including employee separation agreements and settlement agreements• Successfully drafted motion for preliminary injunction on behalf of plaintiff in trademark infringement case• Successfully opposed motion to enforce settlement under CCP § 664.6 in real estate case• Assisted in overseeing $1 million settlement in fraud case by, e.g., advising client on contractual obligations, preparing UCC filings, ensuring completion of various settlement tasks, coordinating duties with opposing counsel, etc. • Assisted in 3-day state court evidentiary hearing by identifying documents for marking and admission, crafting counterarguments for first chair, and drafting closing argument outline Show less

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  SRI International

  Oct 2018 - Jan 2020

  Associate Corporate Counsel

  • Advised internal business partners from corporate, commercial, and research divisions on wide range of legal matters (e.g., labor and employment, data privacy, contracts, promotional content, human subjects research, immigration, general regulatory compliance, etc.)• Monitored and analyzed evolving local, state, and federal legislation to ensure compliance across corporate offices• Revamped corporate programs by analyzing status quo, identifying areas for improvement, and strategizing and implementing solutions that streamline internal processes, improve transparency, and offer better internal client experiences• Drafted, reviewed, and updated corporate policies and advise internal business partners on same• Drafted, analyzed, and edited various corporate contracts (e.g., dispute resolution, data usage agreements, consent forms, SaaS agreements, etc.) to ensure protection of client interests• Managed certain outside counsel review and hiring (e.g., initial research, request for proposals, interviews, follow-up meetings, engagement letters)• Assisted in complex commercial disputes and other litigation (e.g., conduct pre-filing analysis, file claims, monitor dockets, respond to subpoenas and document requests, manage and review document collection, attend depositions, review and edit settlement agreements, etc.)• Served on Diversity Council and Institutional Review Board Show less

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  SoftBank Group International

  Feb 2020 - now

  • Advise C-suite and other functional team leaders (e.g., operations, communications, government affairs, finance, HR, tax, CEO office, etc.) on various ad hoc and routine business and legal affairs across international offices• Manage commercial contracts function – own intake process, lead weekly team calls, review/delegate contracts, advise staff/attorneys, manage clients, enforce compliance with internal controls in high-pressure, fast-paced environment• Draft, review, and negotiate numerous commercial contracts (e.g., master services agreements, SaaS agreements, engagement letters, intercompany agreements, licenses/releases, etc.) for all functional teams across operating entities • Offer high-level guidance to founders of various portfolio companies on negotiations, contracts, data privacy, and IP• Revamped contract templates to cut length, improve readability, comply with regulations, and streamline negotiations Show less

  • Vice President, Senior Counsel

    Nov 2021 - now

  • Senior Commercial Counsel

    Jan 2021 - Oct 2021

  • Commercial Counsel

    Feb 2020 - Dec 2020
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  Correlation One

  Mar 2021 - Sept 2021

  Data Science for All (DS4A) Fellow