Our Team
Brian D. Kaider, J.D. - Principal Attorney
Brian D. Kaider is the founder and principal attorney at KaiderLaw, where he advises businesses on intellectual property, commercial agreements, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution. With a background in both science and law, Brian brings a practical, business-focused approach to helping clients protect their assets, manage risk, and navigate complex legal and operational challenges.
Brian’s practice spans the full lifecycle of business needs, including trademark and brand protection, contract drafting and negotiation, licensing and permitting, and commercial litigation. He works closely with entrepreneurs, startups, and established companies to structure and support their operations, resolve disputes, and position their businesses for sustainable growth. He has particular experience in the craft beverage industry, where he counsels breweries, wineries, and distilleries on regulatory compliance, business formation, and industry-specific legal issues.
In addition to his transactional and advisory work, Brian is an experienced litigator, representing clients in a range of business disputes, including breach of contract, trademark infringement, and other complex commercial matters. His approach emphasizes practical, results-driven solutions aligned with his clients’ business objectives.
Before founding KaiderLaw, Brian was an associate at Heller Ehrman, where he developed his practice in intellectual property and litigation. He has also served as an adjunct professor at Gallaudet University, teaching trial advocacy and mentoring future attorneys.
Brian holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Towson University and a Juris Doctor from The George Washington University Law School. His scientific training enhances his ability to work with technical subject matter and communicate complex concepts clearly and effectively to clients.
He is committed to providing responsive, strategic, and client-centered counsel, helping businesses navigate legal challenges with clarity and confidence.
Brian’s practice spans the full lifecycle of business needs, including trademark and brand protection, contract drafting and negotiation, licensing and permitting, and commercial litigation. He works closely with entrepreneurs, startups, and established companies to structure and support their operations, resolve disputes, and position their businesses for sustainable growth. He has particular experience in the craft beverage industry, where he counsels breweries, wineries, and distilleries on regulatory compliance, business formation, and industry-specific legal issues.
In addition to his transactional and advisory work, Brian is an experienced litigator, representing clients in a range of business disputes, including breach of contract, trademark infringement, and other complex commercial matters. His approach emphasizes practical, results-driven solutions aligned with his clients’ business objectives.
Before founding KaiderLaw, Brian was an associate at Heller Ehrman, where he developed his practice in intellectual property and litigation. He has also served as an adjunct professor at Gallaudet University, teaching trial advocacy and mentoring future attorneys.
Brian holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Towson University and a Juris Doctor from The George Washington University Law School. His scientific training enhances his ability to work with technical subject matter and communicate complex concepts clearly and effectively to clients.
He is committed to providing responsive, strategic, and client-centered counsel, helping businesses navigate legal challenges with clarity and confidence.
Kenneth Lo, J.D. - Of Counsel
Ken is a commercial and corporate counsel with over 20 years of legal experience advising businesses on complex transactions, commercial agreements, and strategic growth initiatives. While his early career began with a focus on intellectual property and licensing, his practice has been primarily centered on commercial and corporate work for nearly 15 years, partnering directly with business leaders to support revenue generation, operational execution, and scalable growth.
Ken’s practice focuses on the full lifecycle of commercial relationships; including drafting and negotiating master service, supply, manufacturing, distribution, and technology agreements; as well as supporting customer contracts, vendor and procurement arrangements, and strategic partnerships. He has served as primary outside counsel to a portfolio of operating companies, working closely with founders, executives, and operators to build and maintain the legal and commercial infrastructure necessary to scale from early-stage growth through multi-entity operations.
In addition to his commercial work, Ken brings deep experience in mergers and acquisitions, asset transactions, and deal structuring, guiding clients through diligence, negotiation, and closing with a strong focus on execution and alignment with business objectives. His approach is grounded in practical, real-world decision-making, shaped by both legal practice and direct involvement in business ownership and investment activities.
Ken’s background also includes intellectual property and regulatory experience, particularly in highly regulated industries such as life sciences and healthcare. Earlier in his career, he held in-house roles with global pharmaceutical companies, supporting licensing transactions, strategic alliances, and cross-functional product teams. This foundation enables him to identify and manage legal risk across complex commercial and technical environments.
Ken holds a J.D. and a Ph.D. in Chemistry, giving him a rare combination of legal and scientific fluency. He is based in Dallas, Texas, and works with clients across technology, life sciences, real estate, and emerging growth sectors. In his free time, Ken is an active musician, runs the occasional marathon, and enjoys spending time with his family.
Ken’s practice focuses on the full lifecycle of commercial relationships; including drafting and negotiating master service, supply, manufacturing, distribution, and technology agreements; as well as supporting customer contracts, vendor and procurement arrangements, and strategic partnerships. He has served as primary outside counsel to a portfolio of operating companies, working closely with founders, executives, and operators to build and maintain the legal and commercial infrastructure necessary to scale from early-stage growth through multi-entity operations.
In addition to his commercial work, Ken brings deep experience in mergers and acquisitions, asset transactions, and deal structuring, guiding clients through diligence, negotiation, and closing with a strong focus on execution and alignment with business objectives. His approach is grounded in practical, real-world decision-making, shaped by both legal practice and direct involvement in business ownership and investment activities.
Ken’s background also includes intellectual property and regulatory experience, particularly in highly regulated industries such as life sciences and healthcare. Earlier in his career, he held in-house roles with global pharmaceutical companies, supporting licensing transactions, strategic alliances, and cross-functional product teams. This foundation enables him to identify and manage legal risk across complex commercial and technical environments.
Ken holds a J.D. and a Ph.D. in Chemistry, giving him a rare combination of legal and scientific fluency. He is based in Dallas, Texas, and works with clients across technology, life sciences, real estate, and emerging growth sectors. In his free time, Ken is an active musician, runs the occasional marathon, and enjoys spending time with his family.
Azi Kaider - Head of Business Development
Azi Kaider is the Head of Business Development and Strategy at KaiderLaw, where she leads the firm’s growth initiatives, client experience, and strategic direction across its intellectual property, contracts, licensing, and litigation practices. With over two decades of leadership experience in healthcare, nonprofit strategy, and patient advocacy, Azi brings a uniquely people-centered and operationally disciplined approach to supporting clients and strengthening the firm’s relationships.
Before joining KaiderLaw, Azi spent more than 13 years in leadership roles at the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, where she oversaw national programs focused on access to care, insurance navigation, and community advocacy. Her work centered on helping individuals and families navigate complex systems, remove barriers, and protect what matters most—skills she now applies to guiding businesses through legal processes with clarity, empathy, and efficiency.
Azi holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology/Pre-Medicine from Loyola University Maryland. Her background in science and healthcare, combined with her board certification as a pharmacy technician, gives her a strong ability to translate technical and regulatory concepts into clear, actionable guidance. At KaiderLaw, she works closely with entrepreneurs, startups, and established companies to help them understand legal processes, assess risk, and make informed decisions across a range of business and legal needs.
In her role, Azi drives business development strategy, content initiatives, and educational outreach—expanding KaiderLaw’s visibility while ensuring a consistent, high-quality client experience. She is deeply committed to helping clients approach legal challenges with confidence by making complex issues accessible, practical, and aligned with their business goals.
Before joining KaiderLaw, Azi spent more than 13 years in leadership roles at the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, where she oversaw national programs focused on access to care, insurance navigation, and community advocacy. Her work centered on helping individuals and families navigate complex systems, remove barriers, and protect what matters most—skills she now applies to guiding businesses through legal processes with clarity, empathy, and efficiency.
Azi holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology/Pre-Medicine from Loyola University Maryland. Her background in science and healthcare, combined with her board certification as a pharmacy technician, gives her a strong ability to translate technical and regulatory concepts into clear, actionable guidance. At KaiderLaw, she works closely with entrepreneurs, startups, and established companies to help them understand legal processes, assess risk, and make informed decisions across a range of business and legal needs.
In her role, Azi drives business development strategy, content initiatives, and educational outreach—expanding KaiderLaw’s visibility while ensuring a consistent, high-quality client experience. She is deeply committed to helping clients approach legal challenges with confidence by making complex issues accessible, practical, and aligned with their business goals.
