Legal Review of Software Contract

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Overview

Role: 
Advisor
Estimated Time: 
Less than ten hours
Collaboration style: 
Set own schedule. Volunteer remotely. Work closely with professional staff.
Project Duration: 
One to two months
Kevah

Scope & Deliverables

Kevah seeks an attorney to review a 16-page contract with a software development firm and recommend changes to ensure that Kevah's needs are met and that it is considering appropriate issues when agreeing to this significant financial commitment. The attorney would also review the back-and-forth edits until contract is finalized. Optional: Continue to serve as counsel if/when Kevah considers extending the contract in future months.

Project Results

By ensuring Kevah enters into a contract that is reasonable and fair, we set up the organization with solid technology solutions that meet our program needs, and we prevent pitfalls associated with poor decisions and/or potentially unfavorable contracts.

The software being developed will be addressing specific "pain points" in our current workflow.  By using technological solutions of improved software, we expect to save time and improve efficiency, allowing staff to spend more energy on work that has greater impact.

Organization Description

Kevah, located in Berkeley, is a pluralistic Jewish organization whose mission is to empower individuals and organizations to build Jewish learning communities. We enable adults to explore the spiritual and intellectual richness of classical Jewish texts by organizing a national network of home and office-based study groups.

Required Skills/Experience

Attorney with experience in the field of technology and custom software development, including drafting contracts for this work.