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Attorney | CPA | Intellectual Property, M&A, and Litigation Support
Sittie is a CPA turned IP attorney supporting corporate transactions and litigation support. Not many CPAs swap spreadsheets for trademarks, but Sittie proves that balancing the books and protecting big ideas both require precision, patience, and a seriously sharp pen.
As Amy’s right hand when it comes to IP matters, Sittie helps businesses and innovators safeguard their ideas. She navigates the complex world of patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets with clear, actionable advice. Whether assisting a startup filing its first trademark or supporting a corporate acquisition, she brings dependability, precision, and a business-minded approach to every engagement.
With a background in law and accountancy, she blends technical expertise with commercial savvy, ensuring that intellectual property, corporate structure, and litigation strategy work together to protect and grow client value.
Core Areas of Focus
Intellectual Property Protection
Helping startups, entrepreneurs, and established companies protect their innovations, brands, and creative works—offering strategic advice on patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets to help clients defend and leverage their IP assets.
Litigation Support & Pre-Litigation Strategy
Supporting in-house and outside counsel with corporate disputes, contract litigation, and IP enforcement—drafting legal arguments, assembling evidence, and preparing detailed documentation to build strong, defensible cases.
Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
Reviewing deal documents, coordinating diligence on IP and corporate matters, and helping support smooth closings, with a focus on uncovering risks and ensuring a clean post-close transition.
Corporate Transactions & Governance
Drafting corporate legal documents like operating agreements, bylaws, and contracts, and advising on mergers, acquisitions, corporate governance, and entity formation issues to help businesses stay compliant and investor-ready.
Career Highlights
Provided corporate legal support to U.S.-based and international entities, ensuring smooth operations and compliance across business stages.
Drafted corporate legal documents including operating agreements, bylaws, contracts, and governance documents tailored to client needs.
Assisted in litigation support for corporate issues and disputes, helping build the factual and legal foundations needed for successful outcomes.
Supported legal counsel on mergers, acquisitions, and corporate governance issues, reviewing structures and identifying compliance risks.
Provided legal advice on entity formation and startup compliance, helping entrepreneurs launch confidently and correctly.
Assisted in managing intellectual property matters such as patent applications, trademark registration, and copyright protection.
Bar Admissions
Integrated Bar of the Philippines (2022)
Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants (2016)
Education
J.D., Xavier University–Ateneo de Cagayan (2021)
B.S., Accountancy, Xavier University–Ateneo de Cagayan (2016)
Beyond the Bar
A true homebody at heart, she’s happiest in cozy settings—often lost in a good movie, diving into her favorite podcasts, or exploring self-growth topics.
Her love for personal development is matched only by her deep devotion to family, who are the center of everything she does.
Whether it’s a quiet evening in or a weekend spent bonding over food and stories, Sittie brings comfort, calm, and connection wherever she is.
