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Terressa DeHaven is a trusted legal strategist and former General Counsel with more than 20 years of experience advising high-growth startups and established enterprises. She has led legal and compliance functions at nationally recognized companies including PayPal, Wurk, and Zenefits, guiding organizations through complex regulatory environments and periods of rapid expansion.

Throughout her career, Terressa has partnered directly with founders, executive teams, and boards to build scalable compliance frameworks, mitigate enterprise risk, and protect long-term enterprise value. She is known for delivering clear, business-aligned legal counsel that empowers leadership teams to move decisively — without sacrificing compliance or governance integrity.

Her background spans highly regulated industries, including fintech, payments, and employment technology. She has successfully navigated regulatory investigations, strengthened corporate governance structures, built internal compliance programs from the ground up, and supported companies through critical inflection points.

What sets Terressa apart is her ability to translate complex legal requirements into actionable business strategy. She does not simply identify risk — she provides practical solutions that support growth while protecting the organization.

Today, through DeHaven Law, PLLC, Terressa delivers sophisticated, executive-level legal guidance to companies that need both precision and strategic insight. Clients rely on her steady leadership, regulatory depth, and commitment to protecting their businesses in an increasingly complex landscape.

Fractional General Counsel - Support executive leadership and key stakeholders on day-to-day legal challenges and strategic initiatives. 

ABS Compliance Counsel. Efficient and professional legal support in the development and maintenance of the the Firm's compliance program as designated by Arizona law, including Arizona Code of Judicial Administration (ACJA § 7-209). 

Corporate Governance & Structure. Cap table management, investor readiness, board advisory, and scalable governance practices.

Commercial Contracting. SaaS agreements, master services agreements, licensing terms, vendor deals, and customer transactions.

Regulatory Compliance & Licensing. Deep experience in data privacy, financial services, insurance, logistics, cannabis, and other regulated sectors.

Product Counseling. Legal review of new offerings, compliance-by-design strategies, and customer-facing terms.

Workforce Management & Strategy. Employment policies, workforce classification, global expansion readiness, and third-party risk.

Capital Transactions & M&A Support. From diligence to deal structure, we support strategic transactions at all growth stages.