Global law firm Clifford Chance hired Kelley Bledsoe as counsel in Washington, D.C. Bledsoe’s practice focuses on strategic technology, outsourcing and commercial transactions that facilitate long-term business relationships and drive cost savings for clients.
Bledsoe advises a diverse range of clients, including multinational corporations, most notably in the financial, healthcare and retail industries. She has experience negotiating software license, software as a service (SaaS), business associate and managed services agreements and advising clients on vendor selection, data privacy and protection strategie, and post-contract vendor management.
“Kelley’s arrival adds considerable strength to our growing tech capabilities in the U.S. and will help us meet heightened client demand for advice on strategic technology transactions as organizations across all industries navigate the exponential acceleration of technology offerings in the market,” Devika Kornbacher Co-head of the firm’s Global Tech Group, said. “Organizations continue to look for guidance on the nuances of integrating technology into their wider infrastructure. Kelley has extensive experience in drafting and negotiating development, maintenance, licensing and professional services agreements and supporting her clients on their activation, implementation and training – an evolving space that brings in multiple stakeholders across the business. We’re delighted to welcome her to the team.”
“I am ready to hit the ground running to drive forward Clifford Chance’s tech and outsourcing practice in the United States and am thrilled to be part of the firm’s global tech platform,” Bledsoe said. “Our team is equipped with the experience and know-how to efficiently lead strategic technology deals for our clients from beginning to end.”
