Pebble Beach Associates expertly handles the legal needs of small, medium and large companies and nonprofit organizations at a fraction of the cost of traditional outside lawyers. We provide outside general counsel services; business, corporate and transactional representation; and governance and compliance advisory services. Our areas of expertise include: · corporate and business law · compliance programs & risk management · non-profit law · governance · consumer product regulation · securities regulation · independent counsel to boards of directors · internal investigations · representation in governmental investigations · mergers and acquisitions · joint ventures and strategic alliances · regulatory matters · administrative law and FOIA · higher education law Specific services may include: · contract review and negotiation · corporate housekeeping · compliance program review and assessment · documentation of strategic alliances and joint ventures · securities disclosure and regulatory advice · leases · pre-litigation dispute resolution · non-disclosure agreement review · acquisition diligence and documentation · development and review of compliance programs · drafting and review of employment agreements · succession planning Pebble Beach Associates also can provide legal representation when independent counsel is necessary, particularly in sensitive situations and on highly confidential matters. Stephanie Tsacoumis is the Managing Partner of Pebble Beach Associates. Her experience as a top firm corporate partner, as general counsel of a leading research university and its medical center and as general counsel of a federal regulatory agency give her a unique ability to assess and resolve legal issues expeditiously and efficiently. Her clients benefit from her combination of substantive expertise, business acumen, experience in managing legal risks and knowledge of the federal regulatory environment.