Nicholas Warack

Associate

I run toward the fires, defusing complex problems for global tech companies before the need arises.

Nick Warack helps both established and nascent technology clients navigate commercial and legal minefields. He focuses on drafting and negotiating various transactional and licensing agreements, and advising clients on broad technology and intellectual property issues.

A veteran aviator, Nick has a deep passion for speed, precision, and cutting-edge technology. Nick brings a unique brand of leadership and collaboration to assist clients with negotiating agreements across software, trademarks, content, data, branding, advertising, and entertainment. Nick regularly assists clients with some of the most challenging domestic and international technology transactions, and has significant experience finding solutions related to the cloud, internet of things, artificial intelligence, and complex regulatory questions.

Practice Highlights

Technology and commercial transactions

Represents Fortune 100 companies in bringing new products and technologies to market across the globe—from augmented and virtual reality to artificial intelligence and IoT. This work includes negotiating and drafting licensing, manufacturing, transportation, publishing, and development agreements, as well as the privacy policies and terms of service that govern how users engage with companies and their offerings.

Cloud services

Delivers reliable legal support to innovative companies in connection with the development of new cloud services, including transactional representation relating to the sales, licensing, security and privacy issues for cloud service providers and customers purchasing cloud-based services.

Licensing and trademarks

Protects and maintains some of the world’s most recognizable trademarks, and assert trademark rights against infringers. Experience includes advising on a variety of brand-related IP issues, licensing, and IP maintenance. Trademark and branding expertise spans a broad range of industries, including consumer goods and services, media and entertainment, fashion and clothing, and financial services.

Admitted to Practice

Washington, 2018

Education

J.D., Seattle University School of Law, 2017, magna cum laude
- Seattle University Presidential Scholarship
- Dean’s List
- 4 CALI Awards
B.A., History, University of Michigan, 2004, magna cum laude
- Dean's List

Languages

English, Spanish

Memberships & Affiliations

- Volunteer Rule 9 Attorney, Lawyers Fostering Independence (LFI)

Background

- Summer Associate, Davis Wright Tremaine, Seattle, 2017
- Flight Instructor, United States Navy, 2012-2017
- Aviation Safety Officer, United States Navy, 2014-2017
- Naval Flight Officer, United States Navy, 2007-2017
- 5th District MI Congressional Staffer, U.S. Congress, Washington, D.C., 2002