Attorney
Marika is a member of the CH& Business practice group, where she advises clients on a broad range of commercial agreements, with a focus on intellectual property protection and transactions. She works closely with clients to structure, negotiate, and manage commercial agreements that support their business operations while effectively managing legal and strategic risk. Her practice includes drafting and negotiating a wide variety of commercial contracts, including software development, licensing, and technology-related agreements.
Marika also advises on intellectual property and privacy aspects of asset and stock purchase and sale transactions. She partners with clients across industries and stages of growth, drawing upon her past experience as in-house counsel and as a corporate attorney at an international law firm to deliver pragmatic, business-focused solutions that align with clients’ broader strategic objectives.
Introduction
Marika is a member of the CH& Business practice group, where she advises clients on a broad range of commercial agreements, with a focus on intellectual property protection and transactions. She works closely with clients to structure, negotiate, and manage commercial agreements that support their business operations while effectively managing legal and strategic risk. Her practice includes drafting and negotiating a wide variety of commercial contracts, including software development, licensing, and technology-related agreements.
Marika also advises on intellectual property and privacy aspects of asset and stock purchase and sale transactions. She partners with clients across industries and stages of growth, drawing upon her past experience as in-house counsel and as a corporate attorney at an international law firm to deliver pragmatic, business-focused solutions that align with clients’ broader strategic objectives.
Education
- University of Cambridge, St. John’s College (B.A., Law, With Honours, 2011)
- Institut des Études Politiques (IEP) Sciences Po (Master’s, Finance and Strategy, 2014)
- University of Pennsylvania (J.D., 2016; LL.M, 2014)
- East Asia Law Review, Symposium Editor and Board Member
- RegBlog, Staff Writer
Admissions
- Washington
- New York
Professional & Community Involvement
- Washington State Bar Association, Intellectual Property Section
- Asian Bar Association of Washington.
- King County Bar Association, Records Project, Volunteer since 2025
- Northwest Nikkei Museum, Volunteer since 2023
Personal
- When she’s not working, Marika is an avid traveler, photographer, and outdoor enthusiast who loves skiing, hiking, and exploring museums, along with developing her leadership skills in Toastmasters.
- Marika is fluent in French, with working knowledge of Spanish.