- Managing Partner
Yavuz Usaklioglu, Esq.
Yavuz Usaklioglu is the Founder and Managing Partner of U2U Law P.C. He leads the firm with a focus on providing strategic, client-centered legal representation across a range of practice areas. Yavuz represents individuals, businesses and entities in matters involving business law, employment law, real estate law, copyright & trademark law, and personal injury. He is committed to delivering effective legal solutions tailored to the unique needs of each client in New York and California.
Practice Areas
- • Business Law
- • Employment Law & Workers Compensation
- • Real Estate Law
- • Intellectual Property
- • Technology Law
- • Personal Injury
Education
- • Harvard Law School Executive Education, International Finance: Policy, Regulation, and Transactions
- • UC Berkeley School of Law, Intellectual Property & Technology Law
- • City University of London, International Business Law
Location
- • Manhattan, New York
- • Newport Beach, California
Yavuz Usaklioglu is a distinguished legal scholar and practitioner, renowned for his contributions to technology law and digital transformation. He has authored three influential books; Digtial Law (2019), Gunesini Uyandir (The Sunrise) (2020) and Main Human Motive (2023). His first book Digital Law has become essential references for legal professionals navigating the challenges of the digital era, and was chosen to be required textbook for law faculties in Turkiye.
Digital Law, was published by one of Turkey’s most prestigious and well-known academic legal publishers. The book continues to be remains on the shelves of bookstores of the courthouses in Turkiye and academic bookshops across the country. His second book, Güneşini Uyandır (Awaken Your Sun), marked a shift from legal writing to philosophical reflection. The book achieved remarkable success, selling over 10,000 copies in its first edition and becoming available in Turkey’s most prominent bookstores. His last book, Main Human Motive, is a deep philosophical work he wrote during his master’s studies at UC Berkeley. The book has been endorsed by several prominent figures, with testimonials featured on its cover. Among these is a glowing endorsement from Prof. Erwin Chemerinsky, Dean of UC Berkeley School of Law, further highlighting the book’s intellectual significance and the respect Yavuz’s commands in academic circles.
In recognition of his extraordinary abilities in authorship and technology law, Yavuz was granted the EB1-A Green Card, a prestigious U.S. immigration status reserved for individuals who have demonstrated exceptional expertise in their field. Notably, his green card application was approved in just five business days.
Yavuz’s achievements reflect a powerful blend of legal expertise and entrepreneurial insight, particularly in the field of business law. He has played a key role in guiding startups, creatives, and established enterprises through complex legal challenges related to corporate formation, intellectual property strategy, and cross-border transactions. His work not only shapes how businesses navigate the legal landscape in a fast-changing economy but also empowers innovators to scale with confidence. As a trusted advisor, he continues to set a high standard for excellence in business law, earning a reputation as a forward-thinking leader in both legal practice and strategic consulting.
In addition to his accomplishments in the legal field, Yavuz is an author and poet whose creative pursuits enrich his multidimensional approach to life and work. He has written over 500 poems, many of which reflect his deep introspection and philosophical outlook, and he plans to publish a collection in the near future. A dedicated student of traditional music, he plays the tanbur, a classical Turkish instrument, and studied under the guidance of a renowned maestro, bringing discipline and artistry into his daily life. Now, he is improving his skills is guitar.
His passion for language and culture extends far beyond the courtroom. Yavuz is fluent in English, Turkish, and French, and is currently developing his skills in Spanish. This linguistic versatility allows him to connect with clients and colleagues across a broad spectrum of backgrounds.
As a litigation attorney, Yavuz Usaklioglu, Esq. brings the full weight of this diverse experience to bear. He is dual-licensed to practice law in both California and Türkiye, a distinction that underscores his broad, international legal expertise. This unique dual qualification allows him to bridge legal systems and serve a diverse clientele across borders with deep cultural and legal fluency. His global perspective, combined with his hands-on experience in both civil law and common law jurisdictions, gives him a distinct advantage in navigating complex legal challenges with precision and insight.
Yavuz began his professional legal journey in California, where he trained and practiced as a litigation attorney at some of the state’s most well-established law firms before he founded U2U Law. With a natural gift for negotiation and a powerful courtroom presence, he successfully handled a wide range of litigation matters, often bringing complex cases to favorable resolutions through settlements. He represented major public institutions including the State of California, Los Angeles County, and the City of Pasadena, particularly in employment law disputes, experiences that earned him a reputation as a trusted legal strategist.
Having concluded major business transactions, including the sale of companies valued over $11 million, he is well-versed in the high stakes and nuances of corporate law. His fluency in both legal strategy and entrepreneurial thinking makes him uniquely equipped to serve clients in California’s fast-paced tech and business landscape. He doesn’t just advise from a distance—he walks the path with his clients, because he’s walked it himself, as being a business owner. While still a law student in Türkiye, he founded his first tech company—a bold move that laid the foundation for his deep understanding of entrepreneurship and innovation. Immersed in the fast-moving world of business while studying law, he developed a hands-on appreciation for what it means to build something from the ground up. This early experience would later distinguish him as not just a legal advisor, but a lawyer who truly understands the inner workings of business from a practitioner’s perspective.
His negotiation prowess, strategic mind, and sharp communication skills make him a standout advocate, whether in boardrooms or courtrooms. Internationally, he has represented global giants such as Meta (Facebook & Instagram), Microsoft, Apple, and Koc Holding in Turkiye before moving to Califnia, as well as media powerhouses like Aksam Gazetesi and Alem Dergisi in copyright and intellectual property matters in California. With a career that bridges continents and disciplines, Yavuz Usaklıoğlu, Esq. is not only a skilled litigation lawyer and business law expert—he is a story of global success forged through grit and an unrelenting passion for law and enterprise.
Yavuz Usaklioglu’s professional journey is marked by his active participation in a variety of esteemed legal and academic organizations. His broad network of affiliations reflects not only his commitment to the legal profession but also his dedication to fostering international collaboration and innovation. Below are the key organizations where he holds membership and plays a significant role:
- President, Turkic Bar Association
- Member, New York State Bar Association
- Member, California State Bar Association
- Member, Los Angeles County Bar Association
- Member, Beverly Hills Bar Association
- Licensed, United States Federal Court in Central District of California
- Member, Istanbul Bar Association
- Member, UC Berkeley Alumni Association
- Member, Notre Dame de Sion Alumni Association
- Legal Affairs Member under Board of Directors, Aziz & Gwen Sancar Foundation
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Yavuz Usaklioglu: Legal Practice Overview
Yavuz Usaklioglu is the founder and managing partner of U2U Law P.C. He leads the firm with a focus on strategic, client-centered representation for individuals, business owners, companies, and other entities in California and New York. Yavuz Usaklioglu evaluates each matter according to its facts, governing law, procedural posture, deadlines, available evidence, and the client’s practical goals.
Business, Employment, and Real Estate Matters
Yavuz Usaklioglu represents clients in business law matters that may involve company operations, contracts, ownership issues, disputes, intellectual property strategy, and cross-border transactions. His work with startups, creative professionals, and established enterprises reflects the need to coordinate legal analysis with commercial realities. Yavuz Usaklioglu works to identify material risks and explain the available options in practical terms.
Employment and workers’ compensation issues can affect both livelihoods and business operations. Yavuz Usaklioglu also handles selected employment-related matters, as well as real estate matters involving valuable property and contractual rights. A legal strategy may involve negotiation, pre-suit investigation, litigation, agency procedure, document preparation, or coordination with another professional depending on the scope of the engagement.
Technology and Intellectual Property
Yavuz Usaklioglu’s academic and professional interests include intellectual property, technology law, and digital transformation. He studied Intellectual Property and Technology Law at UC Berkeley School of Law and authored Digital Law, a book addressing legal questions arising in the digital era. Yavuz Usaklioglu applies that background when analyzing copyright, trademark, technology, and business issues.
Yavuz Usaklioglu has also completed Harvard Law School Executive Education in International Finance: Policy, Regulation, and Transactions. His other graduate study includes International Business Law at City University of London. This combination supports work on matters where legal rights, technology, finance, business structure, and international considerations intersect.
Writing and Professional Perspective
In addition to Digital Law, Yavuz Usaklioglu authored Güneşini Uyandır (Awaken Your Sun) and Main Human Motive. His writing across law and philosophy reflects a broad interest in how rules, institutions, technology, and human decision-making affect individuals and organizations.
Yavuz Usaklioglu is fluent in English, Turkish, and French and is developing his Spanish skills. His multilingual background and international education help him recognize communication, cultural, and cross-border considerations that may arise during a matter.
Working With Yavuz Usaklioglu
Prospective clients can review the firm’s practice areas and contact U2U Law to request an initial review. Yavuz Usaklioglu considers the subject matter, jurisdiction, adverse parties, deadlines, scope, and availability before the firm offers representation. An attorney-client relationship begins only after conflicts are cleared and a written engagement agreement is signed.
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Business and Commercial Litigation
Yavuz Usaklioglu, Esq. is U2U Law’s managing partner and represents businesses, owners, executives, and individuals in civil and commercial disputes involving contracts, partnerships, shareholders, fraud, fiduciary duties, employment, real estate, and cross-border matters.
His practice includes matters in California and New York, with an emphasis on early case assessment, evidence development, negotiation, litigation strategy, and protecting business interests. Review U2U Law’s California business litigation and New York commercial litigation services.
