J. D. Bridges
J. D. Bridges has worked both in-house and in firms and has seen countless technology deals from every angle. He has worked as in-house counsel for high-growth, VC-backed startups, IT solutions providers, and cybersecurity companies. He’s also worked at an AmLaw 50 global firm, representing both purchasers and creators of technology across the globe. He’s negotiated commercial contracts with some of the world’s largest financial services and pharmaceutical companies as well as assisting start-ups from incorporation to exit. He’s also helped Fortune 100 companies protect themselves and their data when procuring technology from startups and legacy technology providers alike.
J. D. brings a practical and growth-focused mindset to legal advice and excels in working with front-line sales organizations and sales leadership as well as business owners. Whether you’re at a pre-seed AI startup or looking to purchase IT hardware around the globe, J. D. can guide you and help your business grow.
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Negotiated multiple multi-year commercial contracts with Top 5 global banks for cutting-edge AI technology.
Drafted numerous Master Agreements for SaaS providers, IT solutions providers, global hardware providers.
Negotiated multi-year commercial contract for data analytics firm with Top 5 global pharma company.
Instituted new contracting processes for various global clients in adtech/branding, IT solutions, and more; reducing sales cycle times and decreasing risk.
Spearheaded global privacy compliance program for national IT solutions provider.
Led corporate conversion for Series C medtech startup.
Provided IP protection counsel for global technology testing company.
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Haverford College, BA, 2002
Temple University Beasley School of Law, JD, 2012
Admitted in Ohio
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“Boards Under Fire” - published in ACC Docket February, 2023.
“The Growing Cyberthreat to Family Offices,” published in Financial Advisor Magazine, July, 2021
“GPDR Compliance - What You Need to Know,” Arraya Insights, June 2018
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J. D. is also a rowing coach, having coached six crews to high school and U-23 national championships over the years. He currently coaches for Shaker Heights High School, just outside of Cleveland, Ohio, where he is based. See www.raiderrowing.org for more info!
