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Khandoker Shahed Kader

Internet Attorney at District of Columbia, DC

5.0   31 reviews

also known as K.S. Kader, Shahed Kader

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  • State Years
    Maryland - MD 2 years
    Dist. of Columbia - DC 5 years
  • Licensed for 2 years
    State MD
    Acquired 2021
    Status
    Active No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 5 years
    State DC
    Acquired 2017
    Status
    Good Standing No misconduct found

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Great guidance and support for our internet startup
Mark Brooks
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Shahed is a true professional - excellence in practice!
Lou
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About Khandoker

Learn Khandoker’s areas of practice.

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Practice areas
  1. Internet
    35%
    Startup Law, including: - Service Level Agreements, Terms of Service - General Counsel for SaaS Startups

    6 years, 10 cases

  2. Contracts and agreements
    30%
    Drafting and review of all contracts and agreements related to startups and entrepreneurs. - Formation Docs - Terms of Service, SLA. - IP Licensing - Data Privacy Policies (HIPAA, GDPR, CCPA).

    6 years, 5 cases

  3. Business
    20%
    Outside general counsel for businesses - from startups, to venture funded, to government contractors - including document review, negotiations, transactions, IP, etc.

    6 years, 10 cases

  4. Intellectual property
    10%
    Trademark Research, Trademark Filing, Intellectual Property Licensing.

    6 years, 5 cases

  5. Corporate and incorporation
    5%
    Ideal for: - Entrepreneurs just starting out - requiring guidance on incorporation, trademarks, etc. necessary documentation to get started. - Startups that have a product that 'works' - and now need to get serious about their existing documentation.

    6 years, 5 cases

Managing Attorney Shahed Kader is licensed to practice law in the District of Columbia (Washington, D.C) and Maryland. He is not your typical lawyer. Before launching the practice, he worked in sales and growth for technology companies for 10 years while attending law school at night.

Shahed managed the partnership that led to LocalVox’s acquisition, helped Stack Overflow better their sales and marketing collaboration, and led Aptible from $300,000 to over $10 million annual recurring revenue (ARR) leading sales – giving him an unmatched understanding of how technology companies function and grow.

Even if you regularly work with a large firm, we can complement their services and provide you with a personal, practical approach. Let’s connect to discuss your needs and how we can help.

Shahed was featured in the ABA Journal for his efforts in modernizing the legal job market, and is an Advisory Board member of the More Than Esquires Network.

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Khandoker Shahed Kader
1629 K St. NW
Suite 300
District of Columbia, DC, 20006
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Posted by Mark Brooks | May 11, 2023
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Great guidance and support for our internet startup
Shahed drafted our TOU, SaaS and other agreements in preparation for our product launch. His expertise and guidance have been invaluable in designing our regulatory compliance and risk management strategies with a global perspective. We also appreciate his organization, quick turnaround and follow up. We recommend Shahed in the strongest possible way.
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Posted by Lou | May 9, 2023
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Shahed is a true professional - excellence in practice!
It was a sincere pleasure to work with Shahed. He took the time to fully educate me and my team on the legal intricacies of the SaaS world, and did an outstanding job with our contracts. I welcome the chance to work with Shahed again - a true professional!
Posted by Anna | February 7, 2023
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Fast, comprehensive, diligent & informative
We gave Kader Law a very tight turn around time to review and update multiple terms and other documents in preparation for a product launch. Not only did Kader Law deliver on time, Shahed was very patient with our team and was able to provide - in addition to the legal document updates (and in one case, a complete rewrite) - consultation on best practices along the way (we were moving very fast and - like many startups - changing some processes on the fly prior to the launch). Shahed was able to make sure we were protected and was available to discuss any challenges we had along the way. (I appreciated his pushback too, on items that we were ready to move on, that were simply introducing too much risk to the business.) Shahed is super knowledgable and experienced and is able to move quickly and flexibly with tight timelines. 10/10 recommend.
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Posted by Mark | February 7, 2023
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Registering a Trademark
I have dealt with multiple attorneys in the past for various reasons. Not only did Shahed complete my company’s trademarks seamlessly, but he was also EXTRA communicative through its process. Every step of the way, he kept me informed. The most frustrating part of dealing with other attorneys to me is the lack of communication. FINALLY, an attorney who understands the importance of both efficiency and communication. His expertise in the business side of things is also unmatched!
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Posted by Eric | September 15, 2022
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Priceless help to play in the big leagues
I hired Shahed to help with a license agreement for my SaaS/Enterprise Software company. He is the type of advisor that sees beyond the initial scope and identifies other areas where I needed to tighten up and be ready. He has given me the confidence and actual material to approach major companies and know that I have everything in order - plus I know he'll be there for the inevitable back-and-forth with enterprise counsel.
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Posted by Jay | November 29, 2021
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VP Sales
Shahed has been amazing to work with and has helped our contracting process immensely. Our legal process can be quite slow dealing with enterprise customers and his ability to turn documents around quickly and efficiently has reduced our sales cycles while always putting our company first. He doesn't just look to "win" a negotiation but understands where we need to protect our company while also making sure we are able to come to an agreement with larger organizations. He's always available to answer questions and makes sure that we understand what is going on during the legal negotiation. I'm super thankful for the work he does and helping us be successful.
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Posted by Greg | March 13, 2021
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My go-to business attorney
One of the easiest legal experiences I've ever had. Shahed was knowledgeable, informative, and available every step of the way. Completely transparent about the process and receptive to any of my concerns. He went above and beyond the expected scope to guide my business down the proper path for success. Would highly recommend his practice to anyone in the digital world - worth every cent.
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Posted by anonymous | March 9, 2021
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Fast, Insightful Legal Expertise
We engaged Shahed at a critical junction during our startup’s evolution, where we had to create multiple agreements to manage data, privacy and user activities for our customers. Shahed’s legal expertise combined with his background in information technology ventures provided the perfect combination of insight and experience for the task. His responsiveness, clarity and overall professionalism made working with him an enjoyable experience! I highly recommend his services for any startup venture.
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Posted by Rian | February 22, 2021
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SaaS Boss
When looking to assure you have everything you need for your SaaS business Kader Law is the solution. Through, efficient and completely assures you understand the why.
Posted by Sagar | February 18, 2021
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Co-Founder and CEO of Startup
I have had the pleasure of knowing Shahed personally for over a decade but did not have the opportunity to seek his legal expertise until now. My sibling and I are co-founding a startup together and we consider ourselves fortunate to have Shahed in our corner as our outside general counsel. From sharing deep knowledge regarding intellectual property matters, to incorporating our legal entities and filing trademarks with the USPTO, and now drafting crucial pre-launch documents - we have felt that our focus on development was never compromised due to Shahed's legal prowess and understanding of the startup space. There are an endless amount of moving parts when bootstrapping a startup, and having a strong attorney by your side is of fundamental importance. You can count on Shahed to lift the associated legal burden off your shoulders.
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Posted by Evan | February 16, 2021
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Great Lawyer
Our company has worked with Shahed for over a year and he is awesome. Extremely knowledgeable and everything we have had him review or build-out for us has been great, precise, and quick turnover!
Posted by Anthony | February 15, 2021
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Balance, experience and support
Shahed is amazing. Hands down. He provided, and provides us with an amazing level of support as we navigate a ton of different challenges. As a technology start up, legal issues are not always front of mind but when they pop up; we need guidance and fast. Not only does he pivot, he takes the time to deeply understand how we function, what we want, and where we are trying to get to. Then he helps to challenge and guide us to the right answer. I leave my conversations with him more informed, feeling better about the path forward and really confident that we have the right partner for both our short term and long term needs. Seriously an epic attorney as well as an awesome human. Overall, I'm not sure I could be more positive on working with him, his expertise or his approach. Winning combination all the way around.
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Posted by Farshid | February 14, 2021
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CEO
Mr. Kader did a great job quickly assessing our needs, being transparent with his time, and communicating effectively with us. We've worked with a number of lawyers, but Mr. Kader's turn around time, clear explanations, and detailed oriented work is amazing. I absolutely love working with him and highly recommend his services.
Posted by Sarah | October 16, 2020
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Highly recommend for your legal needs
I highly recommend Shahed - he has been a vital resource for my software sales team as we handle dozens of contracts at a time. He takes the time to answer your questions, explain his answers, pull in the appropriate SMEs internally, and is very professional on client-facing calls. I’m not entirely sure how Shahed became so up-to-speed with our technology and processes so quickly, but I am very glad he did!
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Posted by Josh | October 8, 2020
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Attentive, Responsive, Knowledgeable, Honest
My company partners with Shahed for outside general counsel services for our SaaS business. Shahed provides a lot of free knowledge on protecting your business legally on his website with his blog posts. He's been successful in sales, so he understood my world and the things important to me. He's personable, reliable, and responds quickly to any needs requested. I highly recommend partnering with Shahed.
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Posted by Alex | July 28, 2020
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A refreshing change of pace for startups
We hired Shahed to help us incorporate a new public benefit corporation in Delaware (a "B Corp"). We choose Shahed after contacting a dozen attorneys who had experience with this type of law. His fast, clear, and very human communication—as well as his entrepreneurial background—won us over. We knew that his unique experience would help him give us legal council that understood our concerns as business owners. The process was needlessly complex (but that's on Delaware not Shahed) and we appreciated his willingness to walk us through the multitude of steps and requirements. The important caveat to know is that he's very focused on startups and if you're working in a non-tech, non-YC arena then your milage may vary. In sum: Shahed is an absolute pleasure to work with, and we'll continue to work with him again in the future as our outside general council.
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Posted by Krishna | June 18, 2020
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Knowledgeable & Transparent: Great for Tech Companies!
As a small tech startup, we had a number of legal needs, ranging from data privacy to reviewing employment contracts. Shahed has been a HUGE asset to us, giving candid advice, providing transparency, and helping us make cost efficient decisions. In a matter of weeks, Shahed has transformed our agreements to ensure we are protected; additionally, he has provided us with invaluable guidance on our business and product development to make sure we are operating both legally and ethically. Could not recommend him more!
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Posted by Ben | March 28, 2020
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THE dc tech lawyer!
Shahed is the best!! He helped us navigate tricky legal issues for our startup and was able to help us problem-solve-- both in terms of the legal approaches we took, and how it fits into our business context. When we needed a fast turnaround, Shahed followed up with us multiple times a day and we were able to reach our goals within just a few days. Incredible! Deep expertise in all things tech startup + healthcare!
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Posted by anonymous | January 7, 2020
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Understands being an entrepreneur
Starting a new business is full of unknowns, and it's been a pleasure to work with someone who has been through it before and can start to fill in some of the gaps. I first approached Shahed to help filing trademarks for my business, which was a smooth and incredibly helpful process. The value of working with Shahed though is that he's been through it before. His background working in technology before becoming a lawyer, and now his experience starting his own firm, means that we have a great resource to bounce ideas off of. We're looking forward to continuing to work with him going forward as we grow.
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Posted by Tony | November 13, 2019
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Outstanding service
Shahed's "General Counsel as a Service" model is a perfect fit for solo entrepreneurs like me. His combination of legal expertise and startup experience makes him uniquely qualified to assist with the many challenges that technology companies face. He has drafted and reviewed several documents for me including consulting contracts and equity agreements. His attention to detail, professionalism and upbeat personality shine through in every interaction you will have with him. I can't recommend him enough!
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  • Hourly Rates $ 300-400 per hour
  • Retainer Always
Payment methods
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Resume

AVVO RATING 8.6 (Excellent)

Work Experience

  • Managing Attorney
  • Law Office of K.S. Kader, PLLC.
  • 2018 - Present
  • Business Development, Senior Account Executive
  • Various Employers
  • 2008 - 2018

Education

  • New York Law School
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 2017
  • Temple University
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts
  • 2008

Associations

  • Maryland State Bar Association
  • Member
  • 2021 - Present
  • More Than Esquires Network
  • Advisory Board
  • 2019 - Present
  • American Intellectual Property Law Association
  • Junior Member
  • 2018 - Present
  • District of Columbia Bar
  • Member
  • 2017 - Present
  • American Bar Association
  • Member
  • 2017 - Present
  • New York State Bar Association
  • Out of State Member
  • 2019 - 2021
  • American Immigration Lawyers Association
  • Member
  • 2018 - 2020
  • Bar Association of the District of Columbia
  • Member
  • 2018 - 2020
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Honors and Awards

  • Client's Choice
  • Avvo
  • 2019
  • Peer Review Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2019

Publications

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Speaking Engagements

  • WeWork Lunch & Learn
  • CCPA for Startups
  • 2019
  • WeWork Lunch & Learn
  • Intellectual Property for Startups
  • 2019
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Attorney endorsements

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Given (10)
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Curtis Roberts
Contracts and agreements Attorney | Jul 11
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Shahed is a very knowledgeable forward-thinking attorney who does his research and is well prepared. I would recommend this attorney."
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Alexander Weinman
Business Attorney | Mar 11
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Shahed is an excellent attorney and a trusted member of our legal community."
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Kathryn Lipp
Corporate and incorporation Attorney | Feb 08
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I had the pleasure of meeting Shahed through LinkedIn. Shahed is a specialized software attorney who has a wealth of experience working for tech companies and startups. I would not hesitate to refer a client to Shahed."
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Thomas Bassolino
Corporate and incorporation Attorney | Jul 12
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Shah is a brilliant attorney, who brings a unique perspective for startups & entrepreneurs because he worked in sales and growth for startups for over 10 years. I have referred many clients to Shah in the past, and I will continue to do so moving forward without hesitation. He can help simplify legal issues for startups and small companies, from incorporation to exit and everything between."
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Margeaux Thomas
Business Attorney | Apr 04
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Talented and knowledgeable attorney but also down to earth and easy to talk you. Strongly recommend!"
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Sweekrutha Shankar
Business Attorney | Mar 29
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I know Shahed through my partner, Gigio Ninan. He's bright, energetic and focused. He is a strong advocate for his clients. I endorse this lawyer."
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Paul Cacciuttolo
Business Attorney | Mar 07
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I have had the absolute pleasure attending law school with Mr. Kader and can attest that he is a true professional and excellent attorney. He demonstrates impeccable attention to important details with a true passion in helping others. He is caring, patient and assertive when necessary. Mr. Kader is one to have on your side. I highly endorse this attorney."
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Gregory Siskind
Immigration Attorney | Mar 01
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"KS is an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association and I serve on a committee with him. He’s a technology expert and is helping our organization incorporate the latest technology into the practice of immigration law. I’m happy he is helping to advance our profession."
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Edgar Ndjatou
Business Attorney | Feb 27
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
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Adam Rosen
Contracts and agreements Attorney | Feb 08
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I have know Mr. Kader for several years. He has extensive experience through his background of drafting many different types of contracts. You will not find a better, more dedicated attorney. He has my full and complete endorsement."
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Gigio Ninan
Unknown Attorney | Feb 08
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I have known Shaded for nearly 15 years. In this time, I have learned that he is a self starter who is hardworking, driven, intelligent and highly responsive. These are characteristics needed in a good lawyer and he’s got them. I highly recommend him in the DC area!"
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District of Columbia Internet Lawyer Khandoker Shahed Kader
Khandoker Shahed Kader
Internet Attorney
District of Columbia, DC
Licensed for 5 years
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