Description of field of expertise

Arnold’s field of expertise is technology transactions, corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, startup financings and tax-exempt associations. Arnold has represented technology clients in a wide variety of venture capital financings, IPOs, joint ventures, strategic investments, and mergers and acquisitions. Arnold has also advised more than 80 technology standards organizations on governance, technology transactions, strategic intellectual property matters, open-source licensing, and trademark enforcement. He is a member of the ANSI Technology Consortium Council and spearheads the firm’s representation of technology consortia, alliances, and open-source software groups.

With an inhouse background in corporate governance and intellectual property law at several leading Silicon Valley technology companies, Arnold brings a proven track record as a trusted advisor in the technology sector. His clients include semiconductor companies, SaaS companies, major automotive companies, medical device companies, and venture and social impact investment firms.

His association clients include major technology standards organizations across various sectors such as computing, telecommunications, automotive, and IoT. As the first elected chairman of the Board of Directors of the HDMI Forum, the corporation responsible for publishing the HDMI cable specification, Arnold possesses extensive knowledge of the technology development process, international standardization and open-source software development.

 

What advice would you offer to new attorneys interested in your field?

New attorneys in the technology transaction field should focus on building a strong foundation in intellectual property and commercial contracts. Attorneys interested in working with global technology companies or global technology organizations should build skills in international business transactions, patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. In addition, it is helpful to stay updated on technology trends, engage in conferences in areas that you are interested in developing a client base, and write articles that explore legal issues and topic important to professionals working in that sector. The technology landscape is constantly changing, and it is important to remain flexible and open to new ideas.

 

Final thoughts…

Arnold is actively involved in issues related to Black land loss in California and providing representation to those impacted by wrongful eminent domain proceeding in California. He has represented venture capital firms that have a focus on investing in entrepreneurs that have been previously denied access to capital. Arnold has been a technology founder and entrepreneur having founded the digital music startup, Mjuice, and an internet browser company, Blackbird Solutions. Arnold is the co-founder of an AI legal tech SaaS company, and is a recognized inventor, holding a registered U.S. patent in artificial intelligence.