David W. Tollen
FounderSycamore Legal, P.C.
336 Bon Air CenterUnit 441
Greenbrae, CA 94904 Phone: (415) 278-0950 Email: david@sycamorelegal.com Website: www.sycamorelegal.com/
Specialties
Technology contracts and relationships, including agreements regarding software licensing, software-as-a-service (SaaS), cloud computing, IT professional services, e-commerce, and data security. (Attorney, author, and trainer re the above.)
Degrees/Licenses
J.D.; LL.M.; B.A.
Formal Education
J.D., Harvard Law School, 1993; Ll.M., Cambridge University, 1994; B.A., History, U.C. Berkeley, 1990.
Registration and Licenses
Member, State Bar of California.
Previous/Current Position
Lecturer at UC Berkeley Law School. Founder and Trainer on IT contract drafting and negotiation, Tech Contracts, LLC; Founder and attorney, Sycamore Legal, PC. Former General Counsel, Centura Software Corp (public). Former VP Business Development, Clicktime, Inc. Former Associate, Morrison & Foerster, LLC.
Honors/Awards
Author of the number-one bestseller from the IP Section of the American Bar Association; multiple periodical recognitions for best or most innovative law firm for technology contracts.
Publications
Tollen, "THE TECH CONTRACTS HANDBOOK: Cloud Computing Agreements, Software Licenses, and other IT Contracts for Lawyers and Businesspeople", 3rd Ed. (ABA Publishing, 2021); multiple articles on IT contracts, including at www.TechContracts.com.
Prior Expert
Multiple Expert Witness Engagements on Software Licensing, Cloud Computing Contracts, and Technology Services Agreements.
Ward Classen
7822 Chelsea StreetTowson, MD 21204 Phone: (410) 967-0102 Email: ward.classen@gmail.com Website: www.wardclassen.com
Specialties
IT contracting including Software Licensing and Development, Cloud Computing and Hosting, Software as a Service, Professional Services, Statements of Work (SOWs), Distribution and Reseller Agreements, Procurement and Escrow Agreements.
Degrees/Licenses
B.A.; J.D.; MBA
Formal Education
B.A., Economics, Trinity College (CT), 1982; J.D., Law, Catholic University, 1985; M.B.A, Finance, The Wharton School (University of Pennsylvania), 1990.
Registration and Licenses
State Bar of Maryland
Previous/Current Position
Deputy General Counsel, Computer Sciences Corporation, General Counsel, Astea International Inc., Accenture LLP, International Mobile Machines Corporation (InterDigital).
Honors/Awards
Catholic University Law Review
Prof. Affiliations
ABA, Association of Corporate Counsel, Maryland State Bar Association.
Publications
Software Licensing and Cloud Computing for Licensees and Licensors (ABA Press); Numerous articles on software licensing, cloud computing and IT contracting.
Prior Expert
Expert Witness for plaintiffs and defendants in both federal and state courts as well as arbitration on software licensing, cloud computing and technology licensing and escrow agreement issues.