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Provided by Shelley Thomas
Clients rely on Shelley Thomas for the development, commercialization, transfer and protection of intellectual property assets. She has significant experience representing private equity firms, strategic investors and their portfolio companies in the IP and technology aspects of mergers and acquisitions and other strategic transactions. Shelley also represents public and private companies in structuring and negotiating a variety of technology and commercial agreements, including licensing, SaaS, cloud hosting, distribution, reseller, outsourcing, online and offline marketing, and content syndication agreements. Drawing from her experience advising clients in a variety of industries including healthcare, automotive, media, financial services, retail, consumer products and e-commerce, Shelley helps structure transactions that protect her clients’ most valuable assets and promote their business objectives.
Her practice involves:
- Health information technology contracts
- Mergers & acquisitions
- Privacy & data security
- Technology agreements
- Media & content syndication
Shelley joined Bass, Berry & Sims in 2008.
Shelley was a 2003 Fellow with the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD).
JD, Emory University School of Law (2008)
BA, Vanderbilt University (2004) - summa cum laude
Copyright Law (2016-2024)
The Best Lawyers in America©
Nashville Copyright Law “Lawyer of the Year” (2023)
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Intellectual Property (2024)
Chambers USA
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Shelley Thomas is experienced navigating the intersection of technology and intellectual property and has advised clients in numerous industries including the media, automotive, manufacturing and healthcare sectors.
Provided by Chambers
"Shelley is responsive, thorough and provides quality in-depth legal advice in transactional matters."
"Shelley is a delight to work with."
"Shelley is extremely smart."
"Shelley shines with meticulous attention to detail and deep legal expertise. She consistently goes above and beyond to ensure all aspects of our matters are thoroughly examined, offering comprehensive and well-reasoned advice. Her professionalism and dedication have been crucial in successfully resolving numerous legal issues, making her an indispensable asset to our outside counsel book."
"Shelley Thomas is incredibly responsive. She is quick to solve problems and bridge gaps. She gets to the heart of the matter and focuses on what is important."
"Shelley is responsive, thorough and provides quality in-depth legal advice in transactional matters."
"Shelley is a delight to work with."
"Shelley is extremely smart."
"Shelley shines with meticulous attention to detail and deep legal expertise. She consistently goes above and beyond to ensure all aspects of our matters are thoroughly examined, offering comprehensive and well-reasoned advice. Her professionalism and dedication have been crucial in successfully resolving numerous legal issues, making her an indispensable asset to our outside counsel book."
"Shelley Thomas is incredibly responsive. She is quick to solve problems and bridge gaps. She gets to the heart of the matter and focuses on what is important."
