Stefania Monda

Stefania Monda is the founder and managing partner of Tech Legal Partners.

Selected as Rising Star in the New York Metropolitan Area by Super Lawyer in 2024, Stefania Monda is a distinguished business attorney specializing in guiding European companies, primarily Italian, as they expand and grow their operations within the U.S. market. With over 15 years of experience, she acts as a crucial bridge between Europe and the United States. Fluent in both Italian and English, Stefania's practice is dedicated to assisting global industry leaders, small and medium-sized enterprises, investment funds, and start-up companies in navigating the complexities of cross-border transactions and U.S. market entry.

As a dual-qualified attorney with extensive experience in both the Italian and the US jurisdictions, Stefania provides a comprehensive and strategic approach to her clients' needs, ensuring their business objectives are met with precision and efficiency.

Her expertise encompasses U.S. company formation, and drafting and negotiating a comprehensive range of commercial contracts—including distribution, sales, service, licensing, supply, partnership, confidentiality, joint development, manufacturing, outsourcing, agency, franchise, lease, joint venture, consulting, sponsorship, marketing, procurement, reseller, non-disclosure, and technology agreements such as Software as a Service (SaaS) and Platform as a Service (PaaS) agreements. Stefania is particularly adept at structuring franchising transactions, which involves creating and negotiating franchise agreements, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations, and advising on the development of franchise systems to support business growth. Additionally, she is skilled in preparing independent contractor and employment agreements, including employee handbooks. She also provides legal assistance in extrajudicial settlement agreements, ensuring her clients' interests are effectively represented and protected. Her skills further extend to mergers and acquisitions, leveraged buy-outs, joint ventures, strategic alliances, and corporate governance.

Stefania's proactive approach and deep understanding of international business dynamics allow her to seamlessly guide clients through complex regulatory environments and operational challenges, helping them achieve their goals and enhance their growth in the U.S. market.

Stefania's clients span a wide range of industries, including technology (such as artificial intelligence, clean technology, biotechnology, and information technology), luxury goods, industrial machinery, cosmetics, food, hospitality, architecture and design, and more.

Her ability to manage intricate, high-pressure situations and deliver results-driven solutions has made her a trusted advisor to companies seeking to establish or expand their presence in the United States. Stefania's dedication to her clients' success is evident in her tailored strategies and unwavering commitment to understanding the nuances of each client's business landscape.

Stefania received her Law Degree, summa cum laude, in 2005 from the University of Naples Federico II (Italy). She earned a Ph.D. degree from Bocconi University in Milan (Italy) and an LL.M. (Master of Laws) degree from Columbia University in New York. She also obtained professional certificates in Computer Science from Harvard University and Fintech Law and Policy from Duke University.