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Washington DC, D.C.
Stacey Heller is an experienced commercial attorney with more than 20 years of legal experience advising companies on the agreements and operational legal issues that drive business success. Drawing on extensive in-house counsel experience supporting procurement, engineering, marketing, IT, and business teams, she helps organizations negotiate practical, business-focused solutions. Her practice centers on drafting and negotiating technology and commercial agreements for clients ranging from startups and growth-stage companies to Fortune 500 organizations, while also advising on AI, SaaS, ecommerce, marketing, procurement, and commercial dispute resolution.
Prior to joining Practus, Stacey served as a Partner and fractional General Counsel with Outside General Counsel and as Corporate Counsel for RLJ Development, where she supported a portfolio of more than 100 hotels and managed a wide range of commercial agreements and disputes. Earlier in her career, she held in-house legal roles with e.spire Communications and Qwest Communications, experiences that continue to shape her practical, operations-focused approach. Stacey also serves pro bono as Deputy General Counsel on the Executive Board of Women in Technology (WIT), supporting the organization’s mission of advancing women in technology careers.
Outside of work, Stacey is a co-founder of Chess4Charity, a non-profit that raises money for various charities through local kids’ chess tournaments and is a Cabi clothing stylist. Stacey grew up in Chicago and Baltimore, and now lives in Vienna, Virginia, with her husband Brian Heller, who is also a Practus lawyer. Their two children are in graduate school, which leaves their dog as the reigning princess of the household. She loves being active with her family, doing crosswords, and experimenting with gourmet cooking.
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Stacey Heller is an experienced commercial attorney with more than 20 years of legal experience advising companies on the agreements and operational legal issues that drive business success. Drawing on extensive in-house counsel experience supporting procurement, engineering, marketing, IT, and business teams, she helps organizations negotiate practical, business-focused solutions. Her practice centers on drafting and negotiating technology and commercial agreements for clients ranging from startups and growth-stage companies to Fortune 500 organizations, while also advising on AI, SaaS, ecommerce, marketing, procurement, and commercial dispute resolution.
Prior to joining Practus, Stacey served as a Partner and fractional General Counsel with Outside General Counsel and as Corporate Counsel for RLJ Development, where she supported a portfolio of more than 100 hotels and managed a wide range of commercial agreements and disputes. Earlier in her career, she held in-house legal roles with e.spire Communications and Qwest Communications, experiences that continue to shape her practical, operations-focused approach. Stacey also serves pro bono as Deputy General Counsel on the Executive Board of Women in Technology (WIT), supporting the organization’s mission of advancing women in technology careers.
Outside of work, Stacey is a co-founder of Chess4Charity, a non-profit that raises money for various charities through local kids’ chess tournaments and is a Cabi clothing stylist. Stacey grew up in Chicago and Baltimore, and now lives in Vienna, Virginia, with her husband Brian Heller, who is also a Practus lawyer. Their two children are in graduate school, which leaves their dog as the reigning princess of the household. She loves being active with her family, doing crosswords, and experimenting with gourmet cooking.
Prior to joining Practus, Stacey spent 15 years with Outside General Counsel, serving as outside and fractional legal counsel to companies ranging from startups and growth-stage businesses to established enterprise organizations. During that time, she advised a number of prominent retail brands, including Ann Taylor, Talbots, Dressbarn, Catherines, Justice, The Children’s Place, and Tillys, on a broad range of commercial and operational legal matters.
Stacey’s practice focuses on drafting, negotiating, and advising on complex technology, commercial, and strategic business transactions. Drawing on extensive experience supporting cross-functional business teams, she provides practical legal guidance that helps organizations manage risk while achieving their business objectives.
Stacey’s areas of experience include:
At Practus, we handle complex and challenging legal matters. I look forward to talking to you about how we can best meet your goals.
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