Khandoker Shahed Kader

Khandoker Shahed Kader

also known as K.S. Kader, Shahed Kader

5.0
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 8 years

Internet Lawyer at Washington, DC
Practice Areas: Internet, Contracts & Agreements, Business ... +2 more

1629 K St. NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC

About Khandoker

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Internet 35%

Startup Law, including: - Service Level Agreements, Terms of Service - General Counsel for SaaS Startups

9 years | 10 cases

35%
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).

9 years | 5 cases

30%
Business 20%

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

9 years | 10 cases

20%
Intellectual Property 10%

Trademark Research, Trademark Filing, Intellectual Property Licensing.

9 years | 5 cases

10%
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.

9 years | 5 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 300-400 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 5 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2021

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 8 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2017

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of K.S. Kader, PLLC.

1629 K St. NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC, 20006

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Khandoker Shahed Kader's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

38 Client Reviews

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Posted by Farzad | December 03, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements

A Transparent, Knowledgeable, and Efficient Lawyer

Over the past few years, Shahed has become an invaluable part of our operations. He has worked with us to establish and refine a ticketing system that has transformed how we manage contracts and legal workflows. This collaboration has not only streamlined our processes but has also ensured that my te...am can work seamlessly with him, trusting him to handle even the most sensitive or complex matters with professionalism and care. Compared to previous options, Shahed stands out in every way—he’s more efficient, more transparent, and significantly more effective. His ability to break down legal complexities and deliver actionable insights has saved us time and resources while maintaining momentum in our deals. The trust and rapport we’ve built are why we’ve continued to work together for years and why I’m confident we’ll keep doing so in the future. If you’re looking for a reliable, knowledgeable, and proactive legal partner, Shahed is the one to call.

Posted by John | December 02, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements

Fast, reliable, and well versed in SaaS

Shahed helped us draft our initial sales contracts, privacy policy, NDAs, and other foundational documents for elvex.ai. He worked quickly through this initial setup and has been proactive about following our company updates and suggesting updates to our documents when necessary. We've really appreci...ated this as it's one less thing we need to be solely responsible for. Shahed's background in sales has also been very helpful for us. elvex is an enterprise AI platform, so we commonly have to negotiate legal terms for new customers. Shahed has been extremely timely in his reviews, ensuring we can keep momentum in the sales process. Additionally, he's been very good at explaining the risk / reward on each item that comes up for review, allowing us to make the correct decision. He comes from the perspective of wanting to protect the company without letting legal arguments getting in the way of signing a contract, just for the sake of the argument. I would definitely recommend Shahed to a friend or industry colleague.

Posted by Jay | November 29, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements

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.

Posted by anonymous | March 09, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Business

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.

Posted by Alex | July 28, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Corporate & Incorporation

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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Khandoker Shahed Kader's Lawyer Endorsements

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Curtis Roberts

Contracts and agreements lawyer | 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 lawyer | 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 lawyer | 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 lawyer | 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 lawyer | 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 lawyer | 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 lawyer | 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 lawyer | 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 lawyer | Feb 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Adam Rosen

Contracts and agreements lawyer | 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 lawyer | 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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Alexander Weinman

Immigration lawyer

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Kathryn Lipp

Employment and labor lawyer

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Stacey Kalamaras

Intellectual property lawyer

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Curtis Roberts

Business lawyer

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Thomas Bassolino

Patent application lawyer

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Margeaux Thomas

Unknown lawyer

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Inara Khashmati

Immigration lawyer

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Sweekrutha Shankar

Immigration lawyer

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Adam Rosen

Business lawyer

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Gigio Ninan

Business lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Honors

2019

Client's Choice, Avvo

2019

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Managing Attorney, Law Office of K.S. Kader, PLLC.

2008 - 2018

Business Development, Senior Account Executive, Various Employers

Associations

2021 - Present

Maryland State Bar Association

Member

2019 - Present

More Than Esquires Network

Advisory Board

2018 - Present

American Intellectual Property Law Association

Junior Member

2017 - Present

District of Columbia Bar

Member

2017 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2019 - 2021

New York State Bar Association

Out of State Member

2018 - 2020

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2018 - 2020

Bar Association of the District of Columbia

Member

Education

2017

New York Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2008

Temple University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2019

WeWork Lunch & Learn

CCPA for Startups

2019

WeWork Lunch & Learn

Intellectual Property for Startups

2019

WeWork Lunch & Learn How Trademarks Work

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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