What We Do

What We Do Our goals are simple. First, give you high quality legal work for a reasonable price. Second, complete your legal project in a timely manner. And third, make you look good. OUR FOCUS OUR GOALS HOW WE WORK Our Experience OUR FOCUS OUR FOCUS King & Fisher is a unique law firm focused exclusively on outsourcing, technology transactions, and business contracts. Our team has experience handling all types of contracts, Internet and software deals, privacy and data protection issues, compliance audits, open source code issues, and complex arrangements such as outsourcing deals. OUR GOALS OUR GOALS Our goals are simple: (1) Give you high quality legal work for a reasonable price; (2) Complete your legal project in a timely manner; and (3) Make you look good. HOW WE WORK HOW WE WORK We work with large and small clients in various ways, including as legal advisors and counselors, as extensions of a company’s existing in-house legal department, as outsourced General Counsel, and as negotiators. Our Experience OUR EXPERIENCE We have more than 20 years of experience handling technology and Internet transactions for many of the world’s leading technology companies and their customers, including Google, Yahoo, Microsoft, Facebook, Quicken Loans, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Wal-Mart, Xerox, CNET, American Airlines, AT&T, Samsung, Verizon Wireless, Hewlett-Packard, Sprint, Salesforce.com, Match.com, eBay, Rackspace, and DuPont, just to name a few. We work with all types of clients, from start-ups to established small and medium-sized companies to Fortune 10 companies. We understand the need to balance the legal and business demands to get a deal done.

Chad W. King

OUR TEAM Chad W. King Phone: 214.396.6260 Email: chad.king@king-fisher.com Location: Galleria Tower 3 13155 Noel Road, Ste 900 Dallas, TX 75240 Chad King’s practice has an emphasis in the areas of technology transactions, Internet law, intellectual property law (including trademarks and copyrights), corporate law, and business law. He regularly negotiates on behalf of companies ranging from startups to Fortune 10 in the acquisition of mission-critical, enterprise-level technology, and professional services. Chad advises businesses on licensing, intellectual property and privacy issues related to technology and the Internet. He also regularly negotiates and drafts consulting and information technology services agreements, outsourcing agreements, license agreements, development agreements, manufacturing and distribution agreements, media and content agreements, and advertising and sponsorship agreements. ​In addition to his legal knowledge, Chad developed several websites focused on topics such as privacy and information technology security issues, legal and business issues related to e-commerce, and legal technology tools. He is also a frequent writer and speaker on legal subjects related to technology and the Internet. Areas of Emphasis Technology and intellectual property contracts and licensing Professional service transactions, including consulting and development Internet and e-Commerce contracts and transactions Marketing and advertising contracts and transactions Product acquisition and sales transactions Outsourcing Privacy Open source code issues Professional Background Global head of Technology Transactions and Data Security at K&L Gates, 2010-2014 Head of the Outsourcing and Technology Solutions Group at Hughes & Luce, 2004-2008 Intern for Commissioner Michael Goldsmith, U.S. Sentencing Commission, Washington, D.C., 1995-1996 Judicial intern for Judge Norman H. Jackson, Utah Court of Appeals, Salt Lake City, 1994 Recognitions Named among the leading Information Technology Lawyers in Chambers & Partners USA Client’s Guide, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 Named in Best Lawyers in America, Information Technology Law, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 Named as a Texas Super Lawyer by Thomson Reuters, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 Named as one of the Best Lawyers in Dallas by D Magazine, 2012, 2013, 2014 Texas Rising Star, Law & Politics Magazine and Texas Monthly, 2004, 2006, 2007 and 2008 IAM Licensing 250, 2010 and 2011/2012 “500 New Stars, New Worlds,” LawDragon.com, 2006 Best Lawyers in Dallas Under 40, D Magazine, 2006 Professional/Civic Activities American Bar Association, Member, ABA Committee on Cyberspace Law Dallas Bar Association Member, International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) Member, Licensing Executives Society (LES) Program Committee Member for the International Conference on Electronic Commerce Research Member, J. Reuben Clark Society Volunteer, Texas C-Bar (pro bono) Volunteer, Boy Scouts of America Member, DFW Management Society Founder, Association of Technology Law Professionals Representative Publications and Presentations “Compliance & Technology,” presented at the ACA Fall Compliance Conference, October 2013 “Legal Issues in Social Media, Advertising & Marketing,” presented to various companies, October 2012-February 2013 “Bite the Wax Tadpole: Seven Essential Considerations in International Contracts,” presented to various companies, September-October 2012 “Digital Media: New Business, Old Laws, and the Digitization of Everything,” presented at various companies and conferences, April 2012 “Compliance & Legal Issues in the Cloud,” presented at the Institutional Investor’s Legal Forum Winter Roundtable, February 2012 “Legal & Compliance Aspects of Cloud Computing,” presented at the Financial Technology Forum Fall 2011 Workshop, October 2011 “Open Source Due Diligence in M&A Transactions,” presented at the Open Source Business Conference (OSBC), March 2009 “Everything You Need to Know About IT Contracts,” presented to various companies, February-March 2008 “Pretexting and Privacy,” presented to the International Association of Privacy Professionals, February 2007 “Technology Law: An Overview of What We Do,” chapter published in Inside the Minds: Technology Law Settlements and Negotiations, Aspatore Books, December 2006 “Devils, Penguins and GNUs: An Overview of Open Source and Free Software,” presented to various groups, September-October 2006 “The Other M&A Deal: Issues in Marketing and Advertising Transactions,” chapter published in Inside the Minds: Advertising & Marketing Law , Aspatore Books, November 2005 Representative Transactions Represent major financial services and retail companies in outsourcing services to third parties. Counsel large cloud services providers on structuring services agreements. Represent clients in moving software and services to cloud-based solutions. Represent companies in acquiring various cloud-based mission-critical services, including storage, office suites, email, and collaboration tools. Represent banks, mortgage companies and financial services companies in acquiring, licensing, and implementing backend and front-end software and cloud services. Represent world’s largest video streaming and DVD rental company in acquisition and implementation of technology and professional services for warehouse & inventory management, financial accounting systems, DVD distribution, customer service, store communications, website hosting & disaster recovery services Represent network security companies such in technology acquisition and product sales transactions. Assist with technology acquisition and implementation for cloud service providers. Handle intellectual property aspects of various mergers and acquisitions. Represent hospitals and medical clinics in the acquisition, implementation, and integration of mission-critical software, technologies and services. Counsel a variety of medical technology providers on licensing, consulting and other issues related to their products and services. Represent a large retail corporation in launching its online contact lens store. Education J.D., Brigham Young University, Clark Law School, 1996, (cum laude, Editor-in-Chief, BYU Journal of Public Law) B.A., Brigham Young University, 1993 Admission State Bar of Texas State Bar of Utah

Todd A. Fisher

OUR TEAM Todd A. Fisher Phone: 214.396.6262 Email: todd.fisher@king-fisher.com Location: Galleria Tower 3, 13155 Noel Road, Ste 900, Dallas, TX 75240 Todd Fisher advises large multinational corporations, middle market businesses and emerging companies in negotiating, structuring, and drafting their commercial agreements, with an emphasis on outsourcing agreements (ITO, BPO, and Real Estate Services), information technology services agreements, cloud computing agreements, technology licensing agreements and telecom agreements. Prior to founding King & Fisher, Todd was an associate at Jones Day, and a Partner at K&L Gates. Todd is a founder of the Association of Technology Law Professionals, a member-based organization of in-house lawyers who are responsible for technology, outsourcing, procurement, and similar commercial transactions at their companies. The group was formed to allow in-house lawyers to share best practices and discuss trends and issues in technology, outsourcing, and commercial transactions. Todd also was a founder of The Emerging Growth Series, an interactive seminar series aimed at providing entrepreneurs and emerging growth companies with the resources and information needed to grow their business. The series, which was sponsored by K&L Gates, Ernst & Young, JPMorgan Chase and STARTech Foundation, ran for more than four years. Todd was a founder of Legal Cloud Central (www.legalcloudcentral.com), a blog focused on issues and developments involving cloud computing (Software as a Service (“SaaS”), Infrastructure as a Service (“IaaS”), and Platform as a Service (“PaaS”)). Areas of Emphasis Outsourcing (ITO, BPO and Real Estate Services) Technology Transactions Cloud Computing (SaaS, IaaS, and XaaS) Licensing Telecom Commercial Transactions Recognitions Todd has received numerous recognitions throughout his career, including: Named Best Lawyers’ 2018, 2020 and 2022 Dallas/Fort Worth IT Outsourcing “Lawyer of the Year” Named Best Lawyers’ 2017, 2022 and 2023 Dallas/Fort Worth Information Technology “Lawyer of the Year” Named in Best Lawyers in America, Information Technology Law, 2008-2023 Named among the leading Information Technology and Outsourcing Lawyers in Chambers & Partners: Technology & IT Outsourcing (Texas), Chambers USA, 2006-2023 Outsourcing (National), Chambers USA, 2007-2023 Outsourcing (Global), Chambers Global, 2010-2023 Texas Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Magazine and Texas Monthly, 2010-2023 Best Lawyers in Dallas Under 40, D Magazine, 2006 Texas Rising Star, Law & Politics Magazine and Texas Monthly, 2005-2008 Voted one of the Best Lawyers in Dallas, D Magazine, 2015-2023 Presentations and Publications “Trends & Tips Related to Confidentiality, Data Security, Indemnity, and Limit of Liability”, presented to client’s in-house legal team in Seattle, October 2017 “Navigating Intellectual Property Ownership Issues in Your Commercial Agreements”, presented to client’s U.S. in-house legal team, October 2017 “Cloud Computing – Lessons for In-House Lawyers”, presented to client’s in-house legal team in New York, August 2014 “Legal Issues in Cloud Computing”, presented to the Dallas Bar Association’s Corporate Counsel Section, June 2012 Panelist at SMU’s 19th Annual Corporate Counsel Symposium – “Cloud Computing: Lessons from the Trenches”, October 2011 Panelist at Dallas Technology Summit – “Security in an Era of Cloud Computing”, August 2011 Panelist at Alsbridge’s “Cloud Sourcing Summit for CIOs” in Chicago, April 2011 “Legal Issues in Cloud Computing Transactions,” presented to client’s in-house legal and procurement departments in Dallas, November 2009 “Similarities and Differences Between Traditional Outsourcing and Software as a Service,” presented at client’s worldwide legal summit in Seattle, May 2009 “Contracts 101,” presented to the American Electronics Association CFO Forum, May 2006 “Issues in International Outsourcing Transactions,” presented at the Seventh International Conference on Electronic Commerce Research, June 2004 “Protecting Trade Secrets,” E-Commerce 2.0 Seminar, Dallas, Texas, 2002 “Amateurism and Intercollegiate Athletics: The Double Standard of Section 12.2.4.2.1,” The Sports Lawyers Journal, Spring 1996 Professional/Civic Activities State Bar of Texas Computer & Technology Section Dallas Bar Association Founder, Emerging Growth Series for Entrepreneurs Founding Member, Dallas Leadership Council Founder, Association of Technology Law Professionals Admissions Texas Education J.D., Southern Methodist University, (cum laude, SMU Law Review, Order of the Coif) B.B.A., Finance, University of Texas, (with honors) Representative Experience Represent multinational telecommunications company in structuring and negotiations of a seven-year Managed Network Services Agreement with a major telecommunications carrier. The agreement, valued between $4.5 and $5 billion, involves the provider assuming responsibility for the day-to-day services, provisioning, and maintenance of the customer’s CDMA, iDEN, and wireline networks. Represent IT service provider in a strategic agreement to offer cloud-based unified communications and contact center technology for enterprises as a reseller. Represent IT outsourcing service provider in structuring and negotiations of its multi-billion dollar global information technology outsourcing relationship with major U.S. airline. Represent global real estate services provider in structuring and negotiations of numerous facilities management and project management real estate outsourcing services agreements. Represent New York luxury retailer in all aspects of its IT infrastructure procurement. Represent Fortune 100 equipment company in all aspects of its global business process outsourcing, information technology outsourcing, and facilities management outsourcing initiatives. Represent one of the world’s largest online retailers in procurement of various IT products and services. Represent multinational telecommunications company in outsourcing its human resources operations for its U.S., Canada, Brazil and Mexico operations. Advise Fortune 500 software company in transitioning its business model from a local-install based licensing model to a cloud-based services model. Represent IT outsourcing service provider in structuring and negotiations of its information technology outsourcing agreement with major energy company involving the customer’s applications, desktops, midrange servers and communications networks. Represent multinational banking and financial services company and manufacturing company in structuring and negotiations of the outsourcing of various real estate functions, including facilities management, lease administration, and project management. Serve as Corporate Secretary and member of the Board of Directors of YPO, Inc.

Eric G. Begun

OUR TEAM Eric G. Begun Phone: 214.396.6261 Email: eric.begun@king-fisher.com Location: Galleria Tower 3, 13155 Noel Road, Ste 900, Dallas, TX 75240 Eric is an accomplished technology and intellectual property transactions attorney with over 25 years’ experience. Before joining King & Fisher, he was a partner in the Intellectual Property and Technology practice at Blank Rome, and he held in-house positions at Intel, Hewlett-Packard, McAfee, and a DuPont technology spin-off. Eric negotiates and counsels clients regarding a wide variety of information technology agreements and business transactions, including IT and business process outsourcing agreements, software-as-a-service, software license, and cloud agreements, data security and managed technology services contracts, and Internet and e-commerce contracts. He also advises clients on and negotiates contracts involving the establishment, protection, and commercialization of intellectual property rights, such as patent licenses and non-assertion agreements, intellectual property license, development, cooperation, and strategic alliance agreements, and intellectual property acquisitions, divestitures, and financings. In addition, Eric counsels data controllers, data processors, security companies, IT vendors, service providers, and customers on privacy and data security matters, including risks, roles, and contractual and other responsibilities related to the collection, receipt, possession, use, and processing of personally identifiable data and information. When not spending time with his family or building furniture (Adirondack chairs are a favorite), Eric enjoys running and hiking. He counts among his most rewarding experiences hiking to the top of Mt. Washington in New Hampshire and running the New York City Marathon and the Marine Corps Marathon in Washington, D.C. His hiking bucket list includes the Camino de Santiago in Spain. Areas of Emphasis Information technology and outsourcing Hardware, software licensing, and software support XaaS, cloud computing, security, and technology/professional services Intellectual property licensing and commercialization Digital transformation, blockchain, machine learning, AI, IoT, and robotic process automation Data privacy and security, including cybersecurity Mergers, acquisitions, assignments, divestitures, and financings of intellectual property Business and commercial contracts Professional/Civic Activities (Selected, Past and Present) Dallas Bar Association, SciTech Section State Bar of Texas, Computer and Technology Division International Association of Privacy Professionals Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania – Advisory Committee Southern New Jersey Development Council – Technology Committee Street Law Corporate Legal Diversity Pipeline Program Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas Philadelphia Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts Texas Accountants and Lawyers for the Arts Selected Publications and Speaking Engagements “Blockchain: Mind Your Contract Terms,” On Technology Contracts (blog), December 14, 2020 (Top 10 Blog Post, Texas Bar Today) “License Restrictions: Covenants or Conditions?,” On Technology Contracts (blog), October 16, 2020 (Top 10 Blog Post, Texas Bar Today) “Why Blockchain Matters to In-House Lawyers,” King|Fisher (blog), April 24, 2018 (Top 10 Blog Post, Texas Bar Today) “Your Emoji Use Just Formed a Contract,” King|Fisher (blog), February 12, 2018 (Top 10 Blog Post, Texas Bar Today) “RETURN TO SENDER: Aetna to Pay $17M to Settle Claims Related to Vendor Mailer Data Breach,” King|Fisher (blog), January 22, 2018 (Top 10 Blog Post, Texas Bar Today) Associate Faculty, Collin College (Business Law), 2013 to 2016 Adjunct Professor, Rutgers University School of Law (Intellectual Property Business Transactions), 2007 to 2010 Venture Capital and Entrepreneurial Management, Guest Lecturer, Goergen Entrepreneurial Management Program, University of Pennsylvania, Dec. 2006 “New Jersey Information Security Law Reaches Far and Wide,” Privacy & Data Security Law Journal, Vol. 1, No. 4, Mar. 2006 Legal Aspects of Entrepreneurship, Guest Lecturer, University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School of Business, Nov. 2005 Intellectual Property in Cyberspace, Guest Lecturer, Villanova University School of Law, Feb. 2005 “An Alternative to Selling: Understanding the Basics of Licensing Agreements,” Innovation Partnership Conference for Science and Technology Entrepreneurs, Dec. 2004 “Entrepreneurship: Venture Capital and Intellectual Property,” Guest Lecturer, Wharton Entrepreneurial Programs, University of Pennsylvania, Nov. 2004 The E-Business Legal Arsenal: Practitioner Agreements and Checklists,” (American Bar Association Publishing 2004) (Contributor) “Copyright and Business Law and Issues,” Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, Apr. 2004 “Worms Spawn Corporate Computer Security Law,” New York Law Journal, Oct. 27, 2003 “All You Need to Know About the Legal Aspects of Being an Artist,” Moore College of Art and Design, Sep. 2003 “The Legal Risks of Compliance with the Electronic Signatures and Records Requirements of 21 C.F.R. Part 11,” American Pharmaceutical Review, Spring 2003 “A Legal Perspective on Electronic Records and Signatures,” Drug Information Association, Sep. 2002 “U.S. Federal Trade Commission Pursues Web Sites; Limited Ability to Use Written Materials Online,” Pennsylvania Bar Association Business Law Section Newsletter, Spring/Summer 2002 “Internet Privacy Law: Evolution Continues,” New Jersey Lawyer, Vol. 11, Number 7, Jan. 7, 2002 “Courts Disagree on the Nature of Domain Names,” The Legal Intelligencer, Vol. 225, No. 103 (Nov. 2001 Intellectual Property Supplement) “The Current States of Internet Privacy Law,” American Bar Association Bulletin of Law/Science and Technology, No. 118, Oct. 2001 “Domain Name: Property? Contract?,” New Jersey Lawyer, Vol. 10, Number 37, Sep. 10, 2001 “E-Legal: Current Trends in Court Cases, Hot Issues, Legal Ramifications,” Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Sep. 2001 “Insurance and the Internet,” Philadelphia Bar Association, May 2000 Representative Transactions Represented a globally recognized security software vendor in ongoing business transactions licensing software and providing data security services to major U.S. financial institutions, telecommunications companies, retailers, and other enterprises Represented a top-tier outsourcing provider in contracts to provide large-scale, long-term, $100M+ information technology outsourcing services Represented one of the world’s largest integrated producers of chemical intermediates, polymers and fibers in its worldwide licensing of trademarks and textiles manufacturing and process technologies Represented a major financial software solutions provider in out-bound licensing transactions to provide complex financial software and software-as-a-service offerings to financial services firms and institutions Advised a large software vendor in the negotiation of data security and privacy audit obligations and commitments owed to a Fortune 50 financial services company under long-term master software license and support and professional services agreements Represented an international financial institution in its in-bound licensing and acquisition of large-scale mortgage preparation and processing software Represented a global developer, publisher and marketer of interactive entertainment for consumers in the acquisition of video game software and technology

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OUR TEAM Eric G. Begun DALLAS, TEXAS Eric Begun is a technology, outsourcing, cybersecurity, and intellectual property attorney focusing on business deals and transactions. Eric has over 20 years’ experience, and he brings to his client-focused and customer service oriented legal practice a mix of pragmatism, candor, and appreciation for the business and other relationships underlying the transactions and matters he advises on. In addition to his many years as a partner at Blank Rome, he practiced law in-house at Intel, Hewlett-Packard, McAfee, and a DuPont technology spin-off. Eric is instrumental in helping his clients buy, sell, license (in and out), distribute and generally deal with information technology, other technologies, and technology services. LEARN MORE Alfred Cheng DALLAS, TEXAS Alfred Cheng is an experienced and trusted advisor to clients that vary in size and industry. He counsels clients on a broad range of technology and intellectual property-related transactions, including cloud computing and software as a service (SaaS) offerings, software licensing and maintenance/support services, IT and business process outsourcing, technology development, and distribution and reseller arrangements. Alfred enjoys working closely with his clients to understand their businesses and to help them achieve their goals and objectives, while taking a pragmatic approach to drafting and negotiating contracts. LEARN MORE Todd A. Fisher DALLAS, TEXAS Todd Fisher advises large multinational corporations, middle market businesses and emerging companies in negotiating, structuring, and drafting their commercial agreements, with an emphasis on outsourcing agreements, information technology services agreements, cloud computing agreements, technology licensing agreements and telecom agreements. Prior to founding King & Fisher, Todd was an associate at Jones Day, and a Partner at K&L Gates. Todd is a founder of the Association of Technology Law Professionals, a member-based organization of in-house lawyers who are responsible for technology, outsourcing, procurement, and similar commercial transactions at their companies. The group was formed to allow in-house lawyers to share best practices and discuss trends and issues in technology, outsourcing and commercial transactions. LEARN MORE Chad W. King DALLAS, TEXAS Chad King’s practice has an emphasis in the areas of technology transactions, Internet law, intellectual property law (including trademarks and copyrights), corporate law, and business law. He regularly negotiates on behalf of companies ranging from startups to Fortune 10 in the acquisition of mission-critical, enterprise-level technology, and professional services. Prior to founding King & Fisher, Chad was a Partner at Hughes & Luce and K&L Gates. Chad advises businesses on licensing, intellectual property and privacy issues related to technology and the Internet. LEARN MORE Dawn C. Perotti DALLAS, TEXAS Dawn Perotti’s practice encompasses a broad range of outsourcing and technology transactions. These include global information technology and business process outsourcing agreements, cloud computing agreements, infrastructure as a service agreements, software as a service agreements, customer care/call center agreements, software development agreements, licensing and marketing agreements, and telecom agreements. She also counsels clients on data security and privacy issues. Throughout her decades of practice, Dawn has helped both service providers and users which has resulted in her having a strong understanding of the pressures that both sides face in a negotiation. Prior to joining King & Fisher, Dawn was a solo practitioner following eleven years as a member of Haynes and Boone’s Technology Transactions and Outsourcing Practice Group. She started her law career while in law school as a contract specialist and after graduation as an in-house attorney at MCI Telecommunications. LEARN MORE

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Finding the Perfect Solution For You We have more than 20 years of experience handling technology and Internet transactionsfor many of the world’s leading technology companies and their customers. We have more than 20 years of experience handling technology and Internet transactions for many of the world’s leading technology companies and their customers, including Google, Yahoo, Microsoft, Facebook, Quicken Loans, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Wal-Mart, Xerox, CNET, American Airlines, AT&T, Samsung, Verizon Wireless, Hewlett-Packard, Sprint, Salesforce.com, Match.com, eBay, Rackspace, and DuPont, just to name a few. We work with all types of clients, from start-ups to established small and medium-sized companies to Fortune 10 companies. We understand the need to balance the legal and business demands to get a deal done. Learn More PRACTICE AREAS Cloud Companies are rapidly shifting data, services and technology resources outside the walls of their own buildings. Learn More Outsourcing Outsourcing is a business relationship where a company relies on a third party to provide certain administrative, business or technology functions. Learn More Data Security Privacy and data security concerns are ever-present and the regulatory, contractual and other legal means of attempting to address these concerns are constantly evolving. Learn More Software Today’s business environment is built on software, whether it’s computer software, mobile apps, embedded software, hosted software, firmware or other types of code-based products. Learn More Business Agreements Contracts are a regular part of operating any business, and many contract involve technology in some fashion. Learn More OUR ATTORNEYS Eric G. Begun DALLAS, TEXAS Eric is an accomplished technology and intellectual property transactions attorney with over 20 years’ experience. Before joining King & Fisher, he was a partner in the Intellectual Property and Technology practice at Blank Rome, and he held in-house positions at Intel, Hewlett-Packard, McAfee, and a DuPont technology spin-off. Learn More Alfred Cheng DALLAS, TEXAS Alfred Cheng is an experienced and trusted advisor to clients that vary in size and industry. He counsels clients on a broad range of technology and intellectual property-related transactions, including cloud computing and software as a service (SaaS) offerings, software licensing, outsourcing, technology development, and distribution and reseller arrangements. Learn More Todd A. Fisher DALLAS, TEXAS Todd Fisher advises large multinational corporations, middle market businesses and emerging companies in negotiating, structuring, and drafting their commercial agreements, with an emphasis on outsourcing agreements, IT services agreements, cloud computing agreements, technology licensing agreements and telecom agreements. Learn More Chad W. King DALLAS, TEXAS Chad King’s practice has an emphasis in the areas of technology transactions, Internet law, trademarks and copyrights, corporate law, and business law. He regularly negotiates on behalf of companies ranging from startups to Fortune 10 in the acquisition of mission-critical, enterprise-level technology, and professional services. Learn More Dawn C. Perotti DALLAS, TEXAS Dawn Perotti’s practice encompasses a broad range of outsourcing and technology transactions. These include global outsourcing agreements, cloud computing agreements, infrastructure agreements, software as a service agreements, customer care/call center agreements, software agreements, marketing agreements, and telecom agreements. Learn More AWARDS CONTACT US Get in touch with us by using any of these Contact Methods. Galleria Tower 3,13155 Noel Road, Ste900, Dallas, TX 75240 Call us at :214.396.6250 Email us :Info@king-fisher.com Follow us on! Facebook-f Twitter

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Eight Ways to Close Your Year-End Deals on Time

With less than four weeks until the end of the calendar year, many buyers and sellers of software, SaaS, cloud, cybersecurity, and other IT products and services have too many deals – and not enough time – to get everything done. Having been on both sides of year-end technology transactions, I’ve not yet seen a magic wand that provides the sales and procurement teams a stress-free year-end contracting experience. That said, there are several different tactics to try to help technology buyers and sellers conclude year-end transactions that meet their needs and goals – despite the timing stress. The key is creativity. For example, requiring each party to set aside eight hours every day for team-to-team negotiations until the agreement is finalized – when each team has ten other deals they’re also trying to close by year-end – is impractical. As you sprint toward the year-end finish line, consider whether one or more of the following contract approaches may help you to close a transaction that still reflects a good deal for your client or company: Shorten the Term. If your year-end deal is troubling because your client’s or company’s obligations and responsibilities extend for three, five, or more years, shorten the duration of the contract and include optional renewals or extensions to get to the originally proposed longer term. Extend Payments. If you are unsure whether the other party will perform its contractual obligations over the short-term, spread out the buyer’s payment obligations over a period of time. (The seller’s obligations to continue to provide technology products or services could be tied to the buyer’s extended payment obligations, as well.) Termination Rights. To address uncertainty as to the other side’s near-term performance, build in to the agreement certain for-convenience termination rights that deal with unmet milestones or benchmarks that wouldn’t otherwise be material breaches of the agreement. Aggressive Limitations of Liability. If you are not confident that your client or company will easily perform all of its obligations under the proposed year-end contract, aggressively limit your client’s or company’s liability under the agreement in the event of non-performance. Current Scope Only. Some year-end deals try to accomplish too much – that is, they seek to include products or services that won’t be provided for many months or even years after signing. Limit the subject of the year-end deal to only those products and services that are immediately in scope, and temporarily postpone contracting for items that are to be provided separately, later. Agree on Details Later. Some year-end transactions contemplate comprehensive professional services that are provided in stages, where the requirements of each later stage depend on the outputs from the earlier stages. Rather than trying to exhaustively detail each stage’s requirements and outputs all at once, expressly defer the details until later in the contract term – and build in to the contract appropriate mechanisms and outcomes if the details are not agreed. Top Five Issues. Although rarely a favorite option of technology buyers or sellers, limiting one party or both parties to raising and negotiating only its top five contract issues will likely expedite the process of concluding the year-end deal. Post-Signing Diligence. Allow one or both parties a short period of time after contract signing to perform deal diligence that they weren’t able to conclude before signing. If the diligence reveals material concerns with the signed agreement, permit the parties to renegotiate any impacted contract terms or to otherwise address the gaps. Note: Several of the above tactics may be seen by technology sellers as untenable due to potential negative effects on their ability to recognize revenue for a particular deal. In some cases, however, whether in return for a larger or longer deal or otherwise, sellers may be willing to negotiate unique terms in order to close the year-end deal. Good luck in your negotiations!