• Advertisers
• Affiliate and Ad Networks
• Publishers
• Conversion Optimizers and SEOs
• Educational and Coaching Services
• Call Centers
• Payment Processors
• List Brokers
• Commercial E-mailers
• Toolbar Companies
• Company Formation

• Drafting/Negotiating Agreements
• Monetizing Intellectual Property Assets
• Financing/Capitalization Services
• Litigation Services (prosecution and defense)
• Risk Assessment
• Asset Protection Strategies
• Liability Mitigation Strategies
• Joint Ventures/Strategic Partnerships
• Compliance Reviews of Marketing Materials
• Company-wide Compliance Policies
• Compliance, Compliance, Compliance!

Online marketing continues to present enormous and expanding opportunities for successful businesses, including advertisers, affiliate networks, ad networks, publishers, and the entrepreneurial endeavors that provide industry-leading products and services.

Companies that survive the start-up phase quickly learn that long-term viability requires constant risk management and reliable legal advice. Lawmakers and courts lag far behind the evolving techniques for generating revenue. Thus, effective strategic decision making requires assessing revenue sources in the context of an unclear legal framework. Coast Law Group stays on top of the law and provides crucial insight into the regulatory framework.

Because we handle the legal issues for a wide range of Internet marketing companies, we have a deep understanding of the industry and its people, as well as the technology that drives it. Our clients have come to rely upon us for rapid and effective solutions to industry-specific situations, as well as more common legal issues, including employment issues, contracts, leasing, and corporate governance

Our clients profit from CLG’s unique perspective.

Rob Berkowitz’s practice focuses upon computer and Internet law, as well as intellectual property and corporate litigation. Rob is the firm’s go-to attorney for online marketing issues and consumer privacy law. He also counsels many of the firm’s clients regarding trademarks and copyrights.

Rob brings over 12 years of experience as a software development pioneer in Silicon Valley to the CLG team. He has participated in the creation of many new and state-of-the-art products for companies such as IBM, Apple, and Lotus. Rob was also a co-founder of Decisive Technology Corporation, a successful Internet start-up company.

Rob received a Bachelor of Science degree from Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (1986) and his Juris Doctor from California Western School of Law (2003, cum laude). Rob was admitted to the California State Bar in 2003.

Rob is also admitted to practice before the following courts and/or involved with the following associations:

• California State Bar, Intellectual Property Section, 2003 -
• US District Court of California, Southern District, 2005 -
• US District Court of California, Central District, 2004 -
• Member, Encinitas Chamber of Commerce, 2005 -
• Member, North County Bar Association, 2005 -

Admitted to the California Bar in 2008, Livia has been an attorney at Coast Law Group since 2009. Prior to joining Coast Law Group, Livia interned at the Center for Biological Diversity and San Diego Coastkeeper, where she was hired as an associate attorney after graduating law school. Livia originally moved to San Diego to attend the University of California, San Diego, where she earned her bachelor of science degree in biochemistry. For five years Livia worked in San Diego’s biotech industry as a research associate before earning her law degree at University of San Diego School of Law.

As an Associate Attorney with Coast Law Group’s Environmental & Land Use practice group, Livia’s efforts have included numerous high-profile administrative and permitting matters before local and state government agencies, including the California Coastal Commission, San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board, SANDAG, the County of San Diego, and numerous cities in the region. Livia’s litigation experience has developed through some of the most controversial environmental cases in recent years, including those related to the Carlsbad Desalination Project and the La Jolla Cove fireworks events. In addition to her position with CLG, Livia currently serves as a legal adviser to the Coastal Environmental Rights Foundation.

Outside of the environmental arena, Livia has experience in a broad array of legal disciplines including: general civil litigation; contracts (transactional and litigation); intellectual property; and open government laws.

A first generation American, Livia’s personal life includes active participation in local government and social issues. A committed vegan, Livia volunteers at Seacrest Village Retirement Community, is the President of League of Conservation Voters San Diego, and regularly contributes to the local progressive political blog, Two Cathedrals.