Kristina Colón is an experienced advisor, advocate, and negotiator in the areas of technology, software, and product law. Her practice spans international and domestic regulatory compliance in the areas of data and privacy law including data policy development and implementation (GDPR, CCPA, CPA, VCDPA, and more).
Ms. Colón's accomplishments include negotiations with domestic and international counterparties, local entities, and global organizations that produce products likely in reach at your home right now. The contract valuation spanned the spectrum. Her experience and applied insight brought her to the executive table as the right hand to CEO’s, COO’s, CCO's and VP’s. Ms. Colón spearheaded privacy and data protection solutions as lead privacy counsel, remotely bridging gaps interdepartmentally, with results measured in products and revenue streams. From SOC audit to process development and implementation, Ms. Colón has a keen awareness of the personalities at the table and methodologies to utilize the best each person has to offer. She believes in the inherent value of each stakeholder, and with this knowledge, creates a blue ocean in the negotiation room. Seasoned in multilayered software architecture tools, media technology, licensing, and acquisitions, Ms. Colón counsels on creative options for efficient negotiations that enhance relationships along the way. She enjoys a track record of implementing real-time solutions and facilitating the closing of “un-closable” deals. Ms. Colón is a member of the International Association of Privacy Professionals, the largest and most comprehensive global information privacy community. She is also a member of the Business Law, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Trial Lawyers, and Labor and Employment Sections of The Florida Bar. She has been a legal advisor for over thirteen years, working with local and international businesses facilitating their day to day business activities within traditional legal roles and beyond. She is an avid reader with a collection of read books that include Marcus Aurelius, Amy Tan, Dr. Irvin Yalom, and Dr. Oliver Sacks. She enjoys polishing old ideas into new, presenting concepts for consideration, and helping build new levels of understanding as a twenty-first century legal affairs and business management resource. Intellectual Excellence:
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Notable Negotiations & Settlements (prior to 2020):
- Advocating for client interests and assisting in Securities and Exchange Commission reporting process in alleged multi-jurisdiction investor fraud case stemming from trademark and copyright infringement and misappropriation of intellectual property resulting in take downs;
- Representing client interests in equity employment contract negotiations, resulting in client receiving substantially larger upfront payments;
- Saving client/medical technology business approximately $2.75m through contract analysis and negotiation to identify unilateral business contract with no meaningful remedy at law or equity;
- Representing international client in negotiating breach of lease agreement, claim value of $900,000;
- Identifying improper assignment resulting in discharge of financial obligation, claim value of $500,000;
- Negotiating return of tangible property, avoiding civil charges and court costs, claim value of $144,000+.