About Kelly Bagla

Ms. Bagla, founder of Bagla Law, practices corporate and securities law in San Diego North County and is general counsel to clients ranging from start-ups to mid-size industries, including, technology, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, and life science. Ms. Bagla represents private companies with emphasis on transactional work, such as, drafting various contracts, asset and stock purchases, related securities, employment matters, mergers and acquisitions, business entity formations and corporate governance counseling. Ms. Bagla also assists her clients with venture capital financings involving financing through private placements, seed financing, angel financing and venture funding.

Ms. Bagla first began her career with a Fortune-500 global biotechnology company located in Thousand Oaks, California, where she was responsible for maintaining 35 international subsidiaries. She then joined Baker & McKenzie, LLP, an international-based reputable law firm in San Diego, California, where she advised clients, both domestic and international, in relation to corporate and securities matters. These included IPOs on the London Stock Exchange, regulations on exporting goods into China, closing operations in Europe, and running manufacturing operations in Dubai.

Ms. Bagla later joined Catalyst Law Group, APC, in San Diego, California, where she headed the corporate department. Ms. Bagla's practice ranged from general corporate counseling to off-shore transactions.

Ms. Bagla earned her Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and International Relations at California State University, Hayward. She also earned a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B. with honors) from the University of Wales, Swansea, and a Master of Laws (LL.M.) from Whittier Law School.

Ms. Bagla's memberships include the California State Bar Association, American Bar Association, San Diego County Bar Association, North County Bar Association and Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce.

Ms. Bagla = Ms. Physique

For a long time, Ms. Bagla has enjoyed a strong passion for working out and is an avid "gym rat." In December 2009, Ms. Bagla decided to train for a "Figure Competition" which is a blend of bodybuilding and fitness. Figure competitors are judged on a number of things: a high degree of definition and striation, poise, coordination, skin tone, artistic presentation and a high display of elegance, personality and glamour. Ms. Bagla competed with the Natural Bodybuilding Organization called ABA/INBA and as a result of placing high in the following competitions, Ms. Bagla earned her Pro Card and has become a Professional Athlete:

IRON GLADIATOR - Natural Bodybuilding & Fitness Championships
Corona, CA - April 3, 2010
   •    Ms. Figure Novice - 1st Place
   •    Ms. Figure Open - 1st Place
   •    Ms. Physique - 2nd Place

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA - Natural Bodybuilding & Fitness Championships
La Jolla, CA - May 15, 2010
   •    Overall Champion
   •    Ms. Figure Novice - 1st Place
   •    Ms. Figure Open - 1st Place
   •    Ms. Physique - 1st Place
   •    Bodybuilding - 3rd Place