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Katherine J Santon
also known as Kate Santon
About Katherine
Biography
Kate Santon, of Santon General Counsel, P.C., helps small businesses, startups and entrepreneurs protect and grow their businesses. Kate practices in the areas of business entity formation, contracts, founder relationships, employment advice for employers, and brand/IP protection.
Santon General Counsel is a boutique law firm that provides business, transactional, and outside general counsel services to startups, small businesses, entrepreneurs and nonprofits throughout California. SGC partners with clients from the outset to manage legal risk from a business-oriented perspective on an ongoing basis.
SGC provides legal services in the areas of business and entity formation, founders’ agreements, corporate compliance, contract drafting and review, risk management, negotiation and dispute resolution, employment advice and compliance, intellectual property protection, trademark and copyright protection, and privacy and cybersecurity compliance.
SGC’s fundamental premise is built on knowing clients’ businesses and industries and serving as a problem-solver, advisor and business and legal strategist. Clients receive the benefits of an in-house counsel without incurring the costs of a full-time employee or large law firm rates.
SGC's core values are to be efficient, to cultivate an environment of creativity and innovation, and to use sophisticated technology and systems to provide high quality and effective legal services at predictable rates.
Complimentary Consultation
SGC offers a complimentary initial consultation to discuss your business law needs. Please contact us to schedule a complimentary consultation regarding your business law issues or to arrange a business audit to evaluate the major legal issues your business faces.
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Licensed in California for 16 years
State: California
Acquired: 2009
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Santon General Counsel, P.C.
555 Anton Blvd, Suite 150, Costa Mesa, CA, 92626
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Posted by anonymous | July 16, 2020 | Employment & Labor
Knowledgeable & Excellent Attorney! Highly Recommended!
I was so concerned regarding some employment contracts. Katherine answered all my questions and helped me understand the law without rushing me. She is also super friendly and her attitude is very pleasant. I high recommend her.
Posted by Sam | May 19, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Corporate & Incorporation
Excellent job
Kate helped me incorporate my business and was very responsive, easy to work with, helped to guide me through everything, and was very reasonably priced. I would highly recommend her!
Posted by Jessica | March 30, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Limited Liability Company (LLC)
Great Connection Made
I was connected to Kate through a mutual friend for legal services that my Corp. was in need of. She was very knowledgeable during our initial consultation. After that, as we moved forward trough the process (certifying our corporation as a women-owned-small-business with the SBA) she was 100% effici...
Posted by Miranda | January 11, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Corporate & Incorporation
Excellent work product
Kate did my corporate formation and trademark. She was efficient and reasonably priced. She also keeps me current on my annual corporate minutes, etc. I appreciate her work and her friendship!
Posted by Ryan | November 07, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Business
Kate helped me structure and protect my business
The current legal and regulatory environment business owners operate in is complex and potentially perilous. It is necessary to have legal advice and guidance to help avoid those landmines. That is why I hired Kate Santon from Santon General Counsel. She has been very professional and judicious in...
Katherine J Santon's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Very knowledgeable and responsive to Clients needs."
"I endorse this lawyer. Kate is a great person and somehow a better attorney. I strongly recommend using Kate and doing so with confidence."
"Not only is Kate an effective and knowledgeable business law attorney, but she is highly ethical and always acts in the best interests of her clients. She will continue to be the only business law attorney to get my referrals."
"I endorse Kate because she is an extremely talented and knowledgeable Business attorney. She is a problem solver whom you should never pass up to have represent you in Business disputes."
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Experience
Honors
2023
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2022
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2021
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2020
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2019
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2018
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2017
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2016
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2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2015
Wiley W. Manuel Award for Pro Bono Legal Services, State Bar of California
Work Experience
2015 - Present
President and Founder, Santon General Counsel, P.C.
2009 - 2015
Associate, Dorsey & Whitney LLP
Associations
2012 - Present
International Association of Privacy ProfessionalsCertified Information Privacy Professional
2009 - Present
Orange County Bar AssociationMember
Education
2009
University of San Diego School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2006
University of California - Irvine
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2005
Georgetown University
Speaking Engagements
2015
University of San Diego School of Law
Contemporary Trends in Arbitration
Publications
2015
Association of Business Trial Lawyers Report
President Obama Signs Needed Executive Order Bolstering Security Measures for Federal Credit Cards and Signals Increased Federal Regulation Over Data Breaches
2014
American Bar Association Business Law Section
Message from New York Court: Rely on CGL Policy Coverage for Data Breaches at Your Own Peril
2013
Orange County Business Journal
Building a Savvy Privacy Program and Policy
2012
Antitrust Magazine
No Poaching Allowed: Antitrust Issues in Labor Markets
2011
Orange County Business Journal
Privacy Regulations and Protecting Data During Mergers in Data-Rich Industries
2010
San Francisco Daily Journal
Proposed Rules of Professional Conduct: Impact on Internal Investigations by In-House Counsel