Attorney
Chandana Rao brings over 20 years of corporate and intellectual property law experience in both law firm and in-house roles. She has worked extensively as a legal advisor and business consultant to early-stage and established companies, with a particular focus on the technology, fashion, music, consumer goods and retail industries. Chandana regularly negotiates and drafts a wide range of legal agreements, including those relating to influencer arrangements; licensing; cloud services and hosted platforms; marketing, sales and distribution; corporate formation and governance; and supply and manufacturing.
Chandana lives in New Jersey with her husband and young son. When not helping companies launch, scale, and pivot, she enjoys gardening and following tennis.
Key Experience
- General Counsel, Hexanika, Inc.
- Attorney, Fitzpatrick Cella (now Venable LLP)
- Attorney, Clifford Chance
Education
- Rutgers University School of Law, J.D.
- Rutgers University, M.S.
- Rutgers University, B.A.
Sectors and Services
Credentials
Bar Admissions
New York
New Jersey
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Thought Leadership
