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Ross Deshong Meador
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Biography
Ross Meador is a lawyer, entrepreneur, investor, teacher, and philanthropist.
Now an internationally recognized authority on international business and law, Mr. Meador’s career began in Vietnam in 1974 when he went alone to Saigon to open the wartime office for a child welfare organization, FCVN. The story of his work and evacuation from the roof of the American Embassy in Saigon has been told in several books screenplays, including "Honorable Exit: How a Few Brave Americans Risked All to Save Our Vietnamese Allies at the End of the War" by Thurston Clarke, his photographs of the evacuation hang in the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum, and his organization has been nominated twice for the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Mr. Meador graduated from UC Berkeley’s Boalt Hall School of Law in 1986, where he served as Executive Editor of the International Tax and Business Lawyer law review. He also studied entertainment law at UCLA. He is a former partner at Preston Gates & Ellis, prior to which he practiced with Morrison & Foerster and Howard, Rice for 14 years. He also practiced law with Kim & Chang in Korea, with SSEK in Indonesia, and with VILAF and Kirin in Vietnam for over 10 years.
His law practice focuses on privately held companies and entrepreneurial ventures, particularly in the areas of technology and entertainment. He has negotiated and drafted hundreds of business agreements, and advises clients on business models, financing issues, strategic relationships, and the protection and licensing of intellectual property. He applies all of these skills to his work at Wookey.
Mr. Meador has lectured on entrepreneurship in many venues, ranging from the Haas School of Business to the American Association for the Advancement of Science and the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. He also co-founded the executive training company, Advanced Global Connections. He continues to serve on the Executive Committee of the International Section of the California Bar Association. Mr. Meador is listed in the Marquis Who’s Who in America, Who’s Who in American Law, Who’s Who in Finance and Business, and Who’s Who in the World. Selected as "Super Lawyer." AVVO rating: "10.0 Superb."
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Business
40%
39 years
Securities Offerings
20%
39 years
Contracts and Agreements
15%
39 years
Intellectual Property
15%
39 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 38 years
State: California
Acquired: 1987
No misconduct found
Location
Meador Law
451 El Camino Drive, Fullerton, CA, 92835
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Corporate & Incorporation
Posted by Amar Veeramalla | November 01, 2016 | Corporate & Incorporation
Excellent Attorney
Ross helped me in reviewing document and advised on few areas. Helped me with his wealth of knowledge as Startup/Business counsel. Very patient and answered all the questions I have.
Ross Deshong Meador's Lawyer Endorsements
"Ross's impressive depth of experience has equipped him with a unique and much-needed skill set in the tech industry. One only needs to note his life-long clients and consistent work product to appreciate the rare expertise he brings to business law and corporate/LLC formations."
"Ross Meador is an absolute expert at corporate law. I would trust him with anything. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Ross is an extraordinary lawyer who I have known for more than 30 years, who has a deep understanding of business and people and the skills to apply that insight into extremely effective legal services for his clients."
"I have worked directly with Ross for some time and found that he is very knowledgeable and professional in his field of practice. I am happy endorse this lawyer."
"Mr. Meador is a seasoned business and IP attorney with a profile I can't begin to summarize in the space allotted for this endorsement. He has practiced law in the United States and abroad, handling complex international transactions for companies of all shapes and sizes. Mr. Meador is a recognized expert in the field of international transactional law and in my experience, a really nice guy. In sum, I am happy to submit my endorsement for Ross Meador."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Ross consulted me in a family law matter involving sale of a business. He was incredibly helpful--communicative, insightful, timely and professional. I highly recommend him."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Ross is a fantastic attorney with exceptional knowledge in international business transactions. Ross is friendly and understands clients' needs. I highly recommend using Ross for business transactional work."
"I met Ross through one of the non-profit organizations he helped set up. He has a varied and very impressive background that serves his clients well. I recommend him for any corporate matter or for anyone who needs general counsel advice. I endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2022
Selectee, America's Most Honored Lawyers
2021
Top Attorneys in Southern California, Los Angeles Magazine
2019
Selectee, SuperLawyers
2013
Certificate of Recognition - Entrepreneur in Residence, California Legislature Assembly
2010
Biographee, Marquis Who's Who in the West
2007
Biographee, Marquis Who's Who in the World
2006
Biographee, Marquis Who's Who in America
2005
Presidential Medal of Freedom Nominee, Senator Diane Feinstein
2004
Presidential Medal of Freedom Nominee, Congressman Tom Tancredo
2000
Biographee, Marquis Who's Who in American Law
Work Experience
2019 - Present
Principal Attorney, Meador Law
2017 - 2019
Partner, CKR Law
2014 - 2017
Managing Partner, Orange County Office, TechLaw LLP
2011 - 2013
Partner, Meador & Engle
2003 - 2010
Partner, Rogers & Meador
2001 - 2002
Partner, Preston Gates Ellis LLP
2000 - 2001
Of Counsel, Howard Rice Nemerovski Canady Falk & Rabkin
1998 - 2000
Of Counsel, Morrison & Foerster
1995 - 1997
Foreign Legal Advisor, Soewito Suhardiman Eddymurthy & Kardono
1989 - 1995
Foreign Legal Advisor, Kim & Chang
1986 - 1989
Associate, Morrison & Foerster
Associations
2013 - Present
California State University FullertonEntrepreneur in Residence
2001 - Present
California Bar Association International Law SectionExecutive Committee
2005 - 2007
U.S. Vietnam Chamber of CommerceVice Chair
2000 - 2001
Korean American Bar Association of the North Pacific CoastPresident
1999 - 2002
Intercultural Institute of CaliforniaMember, Business Advisory Counsel
1994 - 1995
American Chamber of Commerce in KoreaChairman, Legal Services Committee
Sample of Legal Cases
Tiny Prints Sold to Shutterfly for $300 million
Successful close
Oracle Corporation Public Offering
Successful close
Education
2013
University of California - Los Angeles
Entertainment Law CLE
1986
UC Berkeley SOL Boalt Hall
JD - Juris Doctor
1980
Univ of California San Diego
BA - Bachelor of Arts
N/A
Bay Area World Trade Center
Certificate in Import Export Management
Speaking Engagements
2013
Gerald R. Ford Centennial Gala
Keynote Address - Operation Babylift
2010
Smithsonian Institution - International Child Welfare Program
Operation Babylift
2009
4th National Conference of Vietnamese American Attorneys
International Business Law
2007
Ford Museum - Operation Babylift: A tribute to President Ford
Operation Babylift
2007
Cal Bar Annual Meeting
Business in Vietnam
2007
AAAS Annual Meeting
International Technology Transfers
2006
Cal Bar Annual Meeting
Business in Vietnam
2002
Cal Bar Winning International Strategies for Technology-Based Companies Conference
International Mergers & Acquisitions
Publications
2000
Japan Journal of Overseas Investment
Financing of Water and Wastewater Facilities
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers