About
Accord & Shield Legal is a Scottsdale, AZ business law firm founded in 2020 that serves companies across Arizona, California, and Texas. The firm drafts, reviews, and negotiates business contracts, including master services agreements, service level agreements, service and vendor agreements, technology and IP licensing agreements, SaaS, beta, and pilot agreements, data processing agreements, NDAs, independent contractor and consulting agreements, founder and equity agreements, partnership and shareholder agreements, joint venture and profit participation agreements, buy-sell agreements, bonus and commission agreements, non-compete, non-solicit, and IP assignment agreements, and public sector and procurement documents. It also provides entity selection, governance, and operating agreements, employment agreements, offer letters, employee handbooks and workplace policies, privacy policies and terms of service, AI governance and use policies, outside and fractional general counsel, mergers and acquisitions, intellectual property counsel, trademark clearance and registration, strategic negotiations, and partnership dissolution.
The practice is led by founding attorney Nadine Deeb, a triple‑bar‑licensed business attorney admitted in California, Arizona, and Texas. She has worked in the legal technology space since 2015. Her background as in‑house counsel for a PaaS/SaaS technology company includes negotiating high‑value contracts, overseeing complex transactions, managing regulatory compliance, and handling IP matters. The firm advises startups, technology companies, SaaS, PaaS, and AI-related companies, e‑commerce businesses, investors, and established multi‑state employers, as well as clients in construction, automotive, real estate, security services, and solar.
Accord & Shield Legal emphasizes direct access to senior‑level counsel, responsive communication, careful attention to detail, and efficient turnaround on time‑sensitive matters. Client meetings are held remotely by phone or video for convenience while the firm maintains its base in Scottsdale and supports clients operating in all three states. The first step is a free 15-minute initial consultation.