Speaker Bio Roger Royse

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1 ` Speaker Bio Roger Royse Contact Lyne Noella, CEO WavePlay LLC ROGER ROYSE is the founder of Royse Law Firm, PC, a business and tax law firm with offices in Northern and Southern California ( Roger practices in the areas of corporate and securities law, domestic and international tax, mergers and acquisitions, and fund formation. His clients include emerging and middle market companies and high net worth individuals. Roger has represented companies in a variety of industries, including clean tech, internet, life sciences, entertainment and new media, sports, real estate, retail and mobile devices and applications. Practicing since 1984, Roger s background includes work with prominent San Francisco Bay area law firms as well as Milbank, Tweed, Hadley and McCloy in New York City. Roger has also served as an adjunct professor at the Golden Gate University Masters of Tax program. He is a frequent speaker, writer, radio guest, blogger and panelist for bar associations, CPA organizations, and business groups. Roger is a Northern California Super Lawyer, is AV Peer Rated by Martindale Hubbell and has a Superb rating from Avvo. Roger is a participating instructor of corporate law for the Center for International Studies (Salzburg Austria) and has been an adjunct Professor of Taxation (Property Transactions and International Taxation) for Golden Gate University and also owns several websites, including RoyseUniversity.com (a legal content site) and RoyseLink.com (a resource site for entrepreneurs and venture capitalists). Roger is the founder of the philanthropic organization Team Motion to Dismiss Cancer which conducts high profile auctions of meetings with venture capitalists to raise money for charity and has been recognized for his efforts on behalf of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society by being named the 2012 San Francisco bay area chapter Man of the Year. Roger sits on the boards of advisors and mentors to several funds, accelerators and tech companies and takes an active role in the strategic planning decisions of his clients. Roger also acts as trusted advisor to a national and international clientele of high net worth individuals. DEAD ON ARRIVAL: HOW TO AVOID THE LEGAL MISTAKES THAT COULD KILL YOUR STARTUP Roger is the author of the recently published Dead on Arrival: How to Avoid the Legal Mistakes That Could Kill Your Startup. Facebook page at RECENT REVIEWS I wish this book had been published when I launched my start up 20 years ago. I made a lot of these mistakes at the outset of my business. Fortunately, I now work for a publishing company built on principles similar to Page 1 of 5

2 what is detailed in this book. One principle that stood out to me mirrors my company's belief to affiliate with the best suppliers and outside service providers, especially legal counsel. If you cut corners for legal advice, you're inviting danger. Jim Roddy, President & General Manager, Jameson Publishing This book provides a valuable panorama of the legal problems faced by start ups. This book is truly one of a kind. No other book delivers information through compelling scenarios the way that this book does. This book can be used as a checklist tool to assess risks. It is thoroughly enjoyable and a must read! Hannah Reyes Director, Sales and Marketing of WinMax Systems Corporation I just finished reading your excellent book DOA. It provides a valuable panorama of the legal problems faced by start ups. I don't think there is another of its kind. Mike Rashkin, CFO, Marvell Semiconductor SAMPLE SPEAKER TOPICS Roger Royse will customize any of these topics to meet the needs of your audience: Dead on Arrival: How to Avoid the Legal Mistakes that Kill Startups Crowdfunding and the JOBS Act Welcome to America: Planning for Entering the US Market Tax Planning for Intellectual Property Transactions Buying or Selling a Business: Practical Tax Consequences SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTISE Roger Royse has hands on subject matter expertise in the following areas and will customize a program for your audience: Startup company law: domestic and international Mergers and acquisitions Financings International business ADMITTED TO PRACTICE California Minnesota Nevada New York North Dakota South Dakota ELECTRONIC MEDIA: PROFESSIONAL/PERSONAL WEBSITES AND BLOGS YouTube site: Professional website: Royse Law Firm Personal website: Blog: Royse Law Firm blog: Blog: Roger Royse LinkedIn Profile: Resource Sites: FEEDBACK ON ROGER ROYSE S SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS The point of any presentation is to present a complex issue in such a way that individuals from various backgrounds can simultaneously understand it and see its relevance. Roger Royse has the unique ability to do Page 2 of 5

3 just that: he is comprehensive, approachable, and interesting." Brett A. Burlison, Law Office of Brett A. Burlison, San Francisco, California. "Roger is a knowledgeable and engaging speaker who can make technical tax and legal topics understandable and accessible. His presentation was informative, entertaining and enjoyed by all." Adria Price, President, Bay Area Young Tax Lawyers, San Francisco, California. "Mr. Royse s presentation on Technology Transactions was interesting, informative, and touched on cuttingedge concepts. Given our event consisted of members of the Young Tax Lawyers Association, it was important that he give a presentation that would be understandable and appealing to younger attorneys. The presentation flowed in such a way as to grasp everyone s attention, even those not well versed in this particular area of tax law. Mr. Royse was engaging, entertaining, and a great teacher of the complex subject matter." Steffi Gascon, Secretary, Los Angeles Young Tax Lawyers. interesting and informative. Walter P. Hitchcock, Law Offices of Walter P. Hitchcock, San Mateo, CA. Roger recently provided a presentation in Kiev. I found that he quickly grasped the needs and concerns of an international audience looking to solve business problems. I asked several questions of Roger during his presentation based on his feedback, I have the information I need to move forward. Ihor Pidruchny, CEO & Founder, Lezgro, Ukraine. MEDIA APPEARANCES The Olga Show, 92.3 FM, May 18, 2013 AGTech Summit in Mountain View, KSBW TV News Report, May 15, 2013 American Dreams: Keys to Life's Success, KDOW 1220 AM, May 8, 2013 Crowdfunding, efactor, January 25, 2013 The Pitfalls of Crowdfunding, Bankless Times, January 10, 2013 The Shah Peerally Law Show, KLOK 1170AM, May 4, 2012 Strategies for Real Estate, San Jose Channel 15, September 2010 RECENT SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS AND WEBCASTS CalCPA Asia Business Forum June, 2013 Topic: Tax Strategies to Maximize Business Opportunities in China Location: Loyola Law School, Los Angeles Financial Executives International March, 2013 Topic: Washington Policy Update Location: San Francisco itech Law Asia Conference February 2013 Topic: Taxation of Technology in International Mergers and Acquisitions Location: Bangalore, India State Bar of California, Tax Section November 2012 Topic: International Mergers and Acquisitions Location: San Diego, CA Santa Clara County Bar Association September 2012 Topic: PR and Marketing in a Digital Age Location: San Jose, CA Page 3 of 5

4 3rd Annual PR Summit Conference Presents Startup Bootcamp August 2012 Topic: PR for Professionals MobileMonday Silicon Valley/ Monthly Meeting of the Mobile Industry July 2012 Topic: Top Legal Mistakes Startups Make Vator Events: Venture Shift July 2012 Topic: Debate about the JOBS Act between Dave McClure and Michael Stocker Bar Association of San Francisco, Business Section June 2012 Topic: Top 10 Legal Mistake Made by Start up Companies The U.S. Commercial Service of the American Embassy in Ljubljana, Slovenia March 2012 Topic: Crossing The Atlantic: A Breakfast for Slovenian Companies Expanding into the United States Location: Slon Hotel, Ljubljana, Slovenia The U.S. Commercial Service of the American Embassy in Bratislava, Slovakia March 2012 Topic: Legal Aspects of IT Industry Investments in the United States Location: The Residence of the Ambassador of the United States of America Theodore Sedgwick in Slovakia The U.S. Commercial Service of the American Embassy in Bucharest, Romania March 2012 Topic: New Business Opportunities in the United States Location: The American Embassy in Bucharest, Romania State Bar of California, Tax Section March 2012 Topic: Foreign Investment in US Real Property Location: Webinar ABA Section of Intellectual Property Law August 2011 Topic: Tax Aspects of Technology Transactions Location: Webinar California CPA July 2011 Topic: Legal Aspects of Financing Structures Location: San Jose, CA Los Angeles Young Tax Lawyers February 2011 Topic: Tax Aspects of Technology Transactions Location: Los Angeles, CA Annual Smith Craine Finance/ Commercial Real Estate Owned (REO) Conference November 2010 Topic: Pitfalls And Opportunities In Distressed Assets Location: Los Angeles, CA MobileMonday Silicon Valley/ Monthly Meeting of the Mobile Industry November 2010 Topic: Top Legal Mistakes Startups Make Location: Mountain View, CA State Bar of California/Annual Meeting September 2010 Page 4 of 5

5 Topic: Buying and Selling a Business: Practical Tax Consequences Location: Monterey, CA Los Angeles Palo Alto San Francisco San Jose Royse Law Firm. All rights reserved. Page 5 of 5