CI am a highly dedicated and detail-oriented commercial lawyer with extensive experience in Turkish business law, specializing in corporate governance, contract negotiation, and dispute resolution. I take pride in delivering practical and effective legal solutions tailored to the unique needs of my clients. My goal is to help businesses navigate legal complexities with confidence and achieve their strategic objectives.

Seasoned legal counsel & privacy officer, bringing +10 years’ worth of 360* commercial legal experience with startups, (fin)tech and VC. Specialised in setting-up legal operations and processes for EU scale-ups in growth-mode, offering strategic advice for both innovative and regulated businesses.

Morris is the founder and Managing Partner of Zarif Law Group P.C., where he delivers strategic legal solutions to entrepreneurs, startups, small and mid-sized businesses, and established companies. With a practice based in the vibrant business landscapes of New York and New Jersey, Morris specializes in corporate law, commercial contracts, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), capital markets, securities compliance, fund formation, and real estate transactions. Morris’s legal acumen spans a broad spectrum of industries—including life sciences, biotechnology, technology, energy, retail, real estate, and licensing—enabling him to provide tailored advice that aligns with each client’s unique business context. His expertise includes guiding businesses through formation and structuring, managing complex M&A transactions, and handling a wide array of contracts such as NDAs, employment agreements, licensing agreements, and commercial agreements. He also provides capital markets and securities compliance services, including advising companies on private placements, IPOs, and regulatory filings. In addition to M&A and securities, Morris regularly advises clients on real estate transactions, from residential closings to syndications and joint ventures, ensuring clients’ interests are protected and their investments are structured soundly. Understanding that each business faces its own set of challenges, Morris takes a personalized approach, ensuring that his legal counsel directly supports his clients’ strategic goals and growth. Whether advising startups on scalable legal strategies, supporting small and mid-sized businesses through significant transitions, or guiding companies through capital raises and regulatory compliance, Morris is committed to fostering strong, long-term relationships with his clients, acting as both a legal advisor and strategic partner. Background and Recognition Before founding Zarif Law Group P.C., Morris honed his skills at large and medium-sized law firms, managing significant public and private transactions and providing external general counsel services. His career is distinguished by his ability to lead high-stakes negotiations and his commitment to client success, earning him recognition as a "One to Watch" by U.S. News – Best Lawyers in America for consecutive years.

I began my career at Gunderson Dettmer before transitioning to working at the emerging company venture capital boutique SSM

Here’s a concise career blurb for you: I am a skilled legal professional with expertise in contract drafting, regulatory compliance, and data privacy, particularly for startups and tech companies. With a proven track record of supporting businesses in cross-border transactions, dispute resolution, and ethical legal advisory, I ensure clients' long-term interests are protected. My collaborative approach and attention to detail drive strategic solutions for complex legal challenges.

As a corporate lawyer with over 8 years of experience, I represent startups and top-tier VC funds throughout their lifecycles. Building the law firm of the new generation in public.

I am a career national security/defense aerospace/tech lawyer with a range of other experiences rounding out my professional skill set -- litigation, complex investigations, compliance, employment law and export control are tools in my toolbox. JD Maryland LLM Harvard Law MSc University of Oxford

I currently serve as Chief of Staff for REPOWR, as Series A startup based in Chattanooga, TN., where I wear many hats including legal. Prior to joining REPOWR as employee #1, I founded a freight brokerage, Topo Logistics, as an offshoot of What Chefs Want! Southeast, a regional food distribution company. I joined What Chefs Want! as General Counsel after spending two years at a medical malpractice defense firm in Atlanta, GA.

As a legal professional with over five years of experience in corporate, commercial, and regulatory law within diverse industries, I thrive at the intersection of innovation and compliance. From navigating complex regulatory frameworks to negotiating high-stakes collaborations, I specialise in transforming legal intricacies into strategic business solutions. Passionate about empowering organisations through sound legal counsel, I excel in ensuring compliance, mitigating risks, and fostering growth in dynamic, cross-border environments.

As a managing member of Schneer IP Law I use technology to deliver high-quality, cost-effective, and tailored IP solutions for our clients, ranging from individuals to large corporations. We prepare and prosecute patents in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, software, and biomedicine, as well as counsel clients on IP strategy, freedom to operate, and litigation support. We have achieved multiple fast allowances, managed complex global patent portfolios, and contributed to various publications and forums on patent policy and practice. Our mission is to revolutionize client service and create value for innovative individuals and companies.

M&A Attorney with specialty in ERISA, Benefits and Tax matters. Bar certified in District of Columbia, New York and Minnesota.

Dynamic, entrepreneurial attorney and business executive with over a decade of experience in roles of increasing seniority both in-house and at a large law firm. Most recently served as general counsel, corporate secretary, and sole in-house attorney of an early-stage startup in the electric vehicle charging industry. In prior role, at a Series D cybersecurity startup, built out the company’s commercial legal function. Prior to these positions, worked at larger tech companies (HPE, Cisco, and VeriSign), and began legal career at the law firm Sidley Austin practicing white-collar litigation. Before legal career, worked as business analyst at McKinsey & Company.

I have a broad range of in-house experience at leading entertainment and tech companies managing complex legal and commercial matters. Highly skilled transactional/contract lawyer. Experienced in negotiating and closing favorable deals and providing companies with general counsel. Successful at managing relationships across international borders and interacting with executives and industry professionals throughout the United States, Europe, Latin America and Africa. Through Creator World Advisory, I support clients, many in creative industries with their transactional needs. Fully fluent in Spanish and English.

I am a Nashville corporate, M&A, and finance attorney, with significant experience representing lenders and other financial institutions in the origination, participation, and syndication and warehousing of mortgage loans, revolving accounts receivables loans, and consumer finance products. I also have experience representing founders selling their businesses to strategic buyers, private equity buyers, and for retirement and succession planning purposes. I have represented clients in a number of industries, including seniors housing and long-term care operators and lenders, mining and manufacturing firms, and ancillary healthcare service providers and medical device producers.

Technology attorney advising growing companies on commercial, privacy, and product matters. Formerly in-house at Samsara; biglaw at Covington & Burling and Baker McKenzie.

I am a business and real estate attorney focused on providing general counsel and commercial counsel services to my clients. In addition, I advise clients on acquisitions, dispositions, and other strategic transactions. My background as an entrepreneur growing, managing, and selling several businesses allows me to better serve my clients.

I work with startup founders and executives to strategically protect what they're building today, as they grow and scale for the future. As a former big law attorney, I bring my substantial experience guiding companies through successful exits to help early-stage leaders anticipate and manage risks. By providing flexible corporate and commercial legal support across industries and verticals, I help companies scale without losing sight of what matters most: maintaining momentum while building for massive scale.

After being the client (in roles of GC and ops), built a truly client-centric, aligned membership model for high-growth entrepreneurs and investors/PE firms. We measure what matters (hint: not hours) and are fully committed to continuous improvement to get and stay on a path we love.

I have over ten years of practice experience, both as a litigator in private practice and as the chief legal officer for a company during its startup and growth phases. I have practiced at top international law firms and a boutique litigation firm, clerked for a federal judge, and worked in house reporting directly to the chief executive officer.

Corporate Transactional Attorney with extensive big law experience founding a start up and venture capital law boutique law firm.

Venture capital fund lawyer with 15+ years of experience, focusing on representing emerging fund managers, fund-of-funds, GPs, and venture investors. Specialize in structuring fund formations and equity transaction documents, including LPAs, LLC/operating agreements, and various VC financing rounds throughout the venture capital lifecycle.

I provide expert guidance on complex UK immigration matters, offering tailored solutions for individuals and corporations navigating the intricacies of UK immigration law.

Amanda is a seasoned legal executive with deep expertise in commercial law, specializing in SaaS and technology agreements. She has worked at a wide range of companies, from high-growth startups to Fortune 50 companies, and has successfully built and led commercial legal functions. Amanda excels at creating scalable legal frameworks, fostering cross-functional alignment, and enabling business growth while mitigating risk.

I am a commercial real estate attorney with over 12 years of experience. I mainly represent landowners and primarily work in the retail industry assisting clients with buying, selling, operating and leasing shopping centers.

I’ve been a lawyer for a decade, of which 6 years at Big Law. I specialize in (EU) data protection & privacy. This means that I help innovative tech companies succeed by integrating privacy principles into their products and services. I translate complex global data protection regulations into practical solutions that help my clients do business confidently and gain a competitive edge. I am deeply involved and dedicated to my client's success.

I spent the vast majority of my career working at SAG, pre-merger, and then SAG-AFTRA. Although my responsibilities at the union started out primarily focused on labor grievances, I spent most of my career as the union's sole corporate counsel. In that capacity, I took on increasing responsibility, which included various compliance functions (primarily privacy, website/social media, and related). Over the last few years, I helped draft most of the union's new, innovative contracts, including much of the work around AI, the Influencer Agreement, the Micro-Budget Project Agreement, and the initial "platform agnostic" Short Project Agreement, which was later adapted to various budget levels, which allows producers to determine their release market once a project is sold. In March 2023, I decided it was the right time to go out on my own. I have a solo law practice and a consulting practice focused on the entertainment industry, predominantly with regard to labor relations and AI. In addition to my practice, I am an adjunct professor at Southwestern Law School where I teach a class on the Entertainment Guilds as well as a newly created course on AI and the Entertainment Industry.

I am a startup and venture capital attorney. I represent startups and their investors in general corporate matters, venture financings and mergers and acquisitions.

General Counsel - specializing in financial services, fintech, compliance, startup law, and data protection.

I am a business lawyer, outside general counsel, and business advisor. I’ve represented clients in litigation, commercial transactions, and advising business decisions.

I'm a business school grad and former zealous public defender who graduated to private practice and had my own firm defending serious and complex federal and state crimes. After growing that firm and enjoying the business aspect, I veered away from litigation into security clearance defense, business support, and title/real estate. Now I support my community with future planning - estate planning/trusts, entity formation/strategic growth planning/contract review and negotiation, facilitating commercial and residential real estate transactions.

After nearly a decade working at prestigious global law firms (Latham and Sidley Austin) and Forbes 500 publicly-traded companies, I decided to pursue my calling and redefine how I use my legal training by starting Legacy Law Group. My experience includes mergers & acquisitions, capital markets, venture financing, corporate governance, and commercial contracts. I have worked with C-suite executives and board of directors, and I have also supported sales representatives in the field.

Caitlin joined Scale in 2024 following a 13-year career with the federal government, where she led several agency real estate departments and worked closely with executives on program implementation and execution. While her expertise is in “dirt law” (real estate transactions, environmental compliance, and land use issues), Caitlin has expanded her practice to include corporate and securities work, primarily with Alternative Financing and PropTech. Caitlin has a broad range of experience in multiple business lines, including corporate governance, commercial contracts, and partnerships; federal contracts and regulations; medical and agricultural research; employment issues; healthcare, cemetery, and memorial properties; and agricultural grants and programs. She also has experience working with homeowners’ associations and real estate brokerages in navigating compliance and governance issues.

I specialize in ec/vc and crypto regulatory work.

Taylor Bell is an experienced employment attorney and HR leader with a background in legal compliance, people operations, and workplace strategy. With a career spanning law, HR tech, and startup leadership, Taylor specializes in creating practical, people-centered policies that balance compliance with company culture. Passionate about social justice and equality, Taylor brings a strategic and empathetic approach to workforce management.

I started my career with Kirkland & Ellis in New York City before transitioning in-house to a couple different technology startups (most recently Databricks). I became deeply familiar with each business through commercial legal roles where I led complex deal negotiations with customers, vendors, and partners. This involved, for example, reviewing and negotiating various types of agreements tied to SaaS, AI, data privacy (GDPR, CCPA, etc.), and other more traditional service-based arrangements. While at Databricks, I also managed a team, helped scale the legal department to fifty or so individuals, worked closely with other internal functions (sales, finance, security, etc.), and addressed process-related inefficiencies. I now run a law firm out of Boulder, CO called G2L Law and I continue to support high-growth, tech-driven clients on these same types of commercial and privacy issues. My clients range from small startups to the Fortune 100.

I’m the Founder of Code & Counsel, a tech-based law firm and consulting service that specializes in integrating custom AI & BI solutions into legal practices and startups. We aid startups and law firms in harnessing AI to enhance their operations, offering comprehensive support from concept to deployment. The foundation of Code & Counsel starts with the unique perspective developed during my 13 years of legal practice in different roles across loan servicers, law firms, fintech companies and asset types in consumer financial legal services. While at the fintech Rocktop Technologies, I oversaw legal due diligence and risk for over $60+Billion in assets while managing the legal operations and business intelligence suite. As a seasoned data analyst and executive, I honed the art of employing tools like SQL and Power BI, enabling data-driven decisions, optimizing processes, and elevating stakeholder experiences. During this time, I also developed an appreciation for the importance of well-organized and aggregated data, with a keen eye to database architecture. At Rocktop Technologies, I held the position of Managing Director and In-House Counsel. My leadership was pivotal in the inception of the Business Intelligence division and steering research into the seamless integration of AI and LLMs into operations. Before ascending to this role, I championed as the Senior Director in the Portfolio Surveillance/Asset Management division. Here, I orchestrated the design and deployment of the Asset Management system for $20+B in forward and reverse mortgages using my legal knowledge and experience in default servicing to create a unique ML/AI decisioning engine.

With a corporate big law background and having spent the majority of my legal career inhouse supporting complex corporations, I specialize in delivering professional human capital, governance, and legal advisory services to corporate clients across all stages of their lifecycle—from startups and early-stage companies to private equity-backed portfolio companies and corporations preparing for an exit, including initial public offerings (IPOs).

3x GC who has guided disruptive businesses (start-up through Fortune 25) through pivotal IT tech evolutions such as SaaS, Mobile Apps, Cloud and now AI. I have broad corporate and Board governance, M&A, IP, employment (comp and benefits) across North America, Europe and India.

Accomplished legal professional with over 25 years of experience at the intersection of cutting-edge technologies and business strategy. Proven track record of guiding startups to Fortune 500 companies across diverse industries including healthcare IT, manufacturing, aerospace, and biotech/life science industries.

Experienced in-house and law firm counsel that works with global product companies that operate in the hardware space. Litigation, claims and insurance expert. Commercial contracts generalist.

Entertainment, media and IP attorney with deep experience in related transactional work.

Former complex business litigator. My practice assists clients with corporate and regulatory law issues. Particularly interested in international and cross-border matters. Fluent en Spanish, English Portuguese. Divide time between Florida, South America & Portugal and advise clients in those regions with business interests in the Florida and the United States.

Jamilah Riddick is an attorney with extensive experience in debt finance, public finance, and regulatory compliance. As an associate at McGuireWoods LLP in Atlanta, she represented both lenders and borrowers in complex financing transactions, including syndicated finance and public finance. Jamilah is skilled in drafting and negotiating various financing documents and providing strategic legal support across a broad range of industries. Her previous roles, including working in-house at Bank of America and leadership positions in business functions at BNP Paribas and Goldman Sachs, have equipped her with a deep understanding of both legal and financial systems, as well as a commitment to operational excellence and compliance.

I am a a Minneapolis based attorney leveraging my unique experiences in the entertainment and media industries to serve as a general outside counsel to media-related and entertainment industry adjacent companies. I have worked at a small firm counseling some big-name innovators and entertainers, but I also have experience managing litigation in BigLaw working with some of the largest financial and medical institutions in the world. I like taking a collaborative approach when working with clients to develop creative, customized legal solutions to fit each client's specific needs and goals.

I represent startups, emerging growth companies, investors, lenders, founders and others in a broad array of industries on business formation and housekeeping; contracts, documents and policies; mergers and acquisitions; joint ventures and other strategic transactions; angel/seed and venture capital investments; loan agreements and other debt financings; private credit investments; corporate governance, compliance and board matters; licensing and other technology transactions; employment, compensation and benefits; privacy, cybersecurity, data protection, compliance and AI governance; and dispute resolution and settlements. I also regularly serve as outside general counsel to my clients. In this capacity, in addition to providing counsel within specific practice areas and on particular matters, I advise boards, C-level executives and management on legal and business strategy, risk management, compliance and other issues.

My practice has centered around commercial transactions and corporate law. I recently took the plunge and started a virtual law firm to provide fractional general counsel services.

California-barred start-up executive and general counsel with 14+ years of legal experience, hard at work utilizing a Swiss Army Knife skill set across regulatory and commercial matters, IP, labor and employment law, litigation, financing and insurance. Expertise in advising startups on regulatory compliance and risk analysis. Tech lover excited by evolving areas of the law.

Corporate executive turned attorney providing fractional or part time general counsel related services to business owners.

Michael Fahner is a corporate attorney specializing in the representation of startup and technology companies. Drawing from his experience in the corporate legal departments of Goodwin Procter LLP and Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP, Michael offers high quality legal expertise at a responsible rate.

Results-driven in-house lawyer, strategic leader, crisis manager and problem solver with 15+ years of experience, most recently as head of U.S. government investigations & litigation for a public pharmaceutical company with global operations and as outside general counsel and consultant for a variety of financial firms and companies. Strong record of early identification of legal risk & strategic opportunities for growth. Demonstrated ability to affirmatively improve processes, control costs and build strong teams that address complex legal challenges with creative and pragmatic strategies.

Kyle Westaway was a founder before I was a lawyer. He built the startup firm he wish existed then. For over 15 years he's helped early-stage founders scale their companies smarter. He's the author of Profit & Purpose: How Social Innovation is Transforming Business for Good and a Contributor at Forbes, where he writes about entrepreneurship. He writes two popular newsletters: Weekend Briefing and Founder Fridays. Kyle taught for a decade at Harvard Law School and Cornell Law School.

With nearly 25 experience, and almost 10 in the GC seat, I bring actionable and practical business solutions to legal issues.

Jana Buresova is a seasoned commercial and corporate counsel with over 15 years of experience spanning startups, unicorns, and enterprise companies. She has led legal departments, managed corporate governance, negotiated complex commercial agreements, and advised on privacy, security, and international compliance matters. Her expertise covers diverse industries, including technology, biotech, and pharma, where she supports businesses from seed stage to IPO and beyond, emphasizing practical legal solutions that align with business objectives.

I specialize in legal and regulatory compliance for the beauty, health, and wellness industries. My expertise encompasses FDA registration, label and ingredient evaluations, as well as claims and advertising reviews, ensuring businesses meet all regulatory requirements while building trust and credibility with their consumers.

General practice advising clients in intellectual property, commercial contracts, litigation, fashion/retail law, employment matters, and legal operations consulting. Founded by Suzanne Hawkins, a dynamic experienced attorney with intellectual property, contracts, litigation, fashion, employment, and legal operations expertise. Hawkins Legal Advisors represents clients in creative and business fields.

I am a transactional finance, real estate and renewable energy lawyer. I left big law 5+ years ago in an attempt to be more nimble and cost effective.

I'm a fractional general counsel. My business focuses on building fractional legal teams for startups and scaleups, especially innovators and businesses built around valuable IP.

I’m a social enterprise attorney with experience in business formation and design, contracts, and m&a. I’ve worked in federal food systems policy and for one of the premier boutique cooperative law firms in the country.

I am a cross-border corporate lawyer dually licensed in Mexico and California with extensive in-house experience at multinational companies, including Anheuser-Busch, Borden Dairy, and Campari Group. My expertise spans general corporate law and lower middle-market M&A, with a strong focus on supporting American businesses operating in Mexico. I bring a practical, business-oriented approach to navigating complex international legal landscapes.

Danielle Falls counsels clients in a variety of industries, including cosmetics & lifestyle, fine art, media and entertainment. Danielle also serves as outside general counsel to emerging companies in the consumer space, advising on business strategy as well as corporate transactions, regulatory compliance, and risk exposure.

I'm an employment and commercial attorney leveraging my large law firm and senior in-house counsel experience. My positions at Fortune 500 companies and high growth venture-backed (Google Ventures + Sequoia Capital) technology experience allows me to cater to a diverse client base.

Gunderson junior associate. Early Atrium hire. Solo practitioner turned Managing Partner.

Sarah Fenn is the founder of Fenn Strategies, where she provides strategic legal and consulting to a variety of high-growth, early stage companies. Sarah previously spent five years as a lead attorney for Uber, where she worked with government officials to create rideshare regulations. She also managed legal matters for Uber Eats and Uber Health as they launched and scaled across the U.S. Prior to Uber, Sarah served six years in the Obama White House, as Deputy Associate Counsel in the White House Counsel’s Office, and as a core member of the health policy team who led the passage of the Affordable Care Act. Sarah is a graduate of UCLA undergrad and UC Davis School of Law.

I am a creative and mission-driven healthcare business attorney who thinks like an executive. After over a decade in large law firms, I had the opportunity to serve as General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer to a technology-enabled healthcare services company. I guided that company through a successful acquisition resulting in 20x+ investor return.

After spending most of my career as an in-house attorney for some of the largest financial firms in the world, I wanted to use that experience to support the legal and operational needs of small businesses, local startups and military-veteran entrepreneurs whose needs may not be met by more traditional law firms. I hope to provide an "in-house counsel experience" to businesses who do not have their own legal staff, and develop a relationship with them as their trusted legal advisor. As I learn about your business and your goals, I don't want to just focus on the "legal" issues rather than approach it from a more holistic perspective that an in-house counsel can provide. I believe properly-drafted agreements protect all parties, and provide a roadmap of the business relationship. I’m skilled in identifying legal and regulatory risks to help develop proactive compliance and risk mitigation strategies.

A legal and compliance executive with valuable expertise in strategic planning and operations in the support and growth of global financial services businesses. Known for her entrepreneurial vision, resourcefulness, and ability to quickly pivot, Flavia has extensive relationships of influence with numerous top business and regulatory leaders in the banking, money transmission and payments industries.

Legal Counsel with 19+ years of experience and a focus on product counsel, channel partnerships, complex transactions, and compliance. Negotiate, paper, and manage deals in the areas of sales, procurement, XaaS integrations, and strategic partnerships. Background includes General Counsel for workflow-automation SaaS in highly-regulated industries; global procurement experience with several international companies, including a Fortune Global 500 company; and channel partnership experience with a publicly-traded, international travel company. Deals typically range in size from $25k to $50M+, including recurring revenue. My prior experience includes: ● Government ● Small Business ● Fortune Global 500 Procurement ● In-House Counsel ● Private Practice

I have spent my career working as outside counsel at top tier law firms and in-house counsel to high growth businesses. At Spohn Law, PC, I provide concierge legal and advisory services for individuals and emerging growth companies.

Grew up in NYC. I went to Pomona College, got a degree in Math and Political Science. Moved to Israel, served there, studied law at Hebrew University, worked at a few of the top firms in the country doing commercial and EC/VC. Moved back to the US, took the NY bar and got a job at Pearl Cohen practicing between the Boston and New York offices doing EC/VC and M&A. Lived in both places. Took the CA bar, got a job in Los Angeles with Sheppard Mullin in their Mid-Market M&A dept. Left to build the LA office of Pearl Cohen. Made partner, then later on left to form my firm. We've been up and running for 3 years and have done a ton of M&A, funds and EC/VC work.

My professional journey has been one of discovery and transformation. I spent this time working in larger law firms, where I gained valuable experience and developed my skills in corporate law. But as the years went by, I grew increasingly frustrated and disillusioned with the rigidity of traditional legal services—especially the inflexibility in pricing, which often placed quality legal support out of reach for many historically underserved founders and small business owners. I also noticed that corporate legal resources were overwhelmingly concentrated in metropolitan areas, leaving small businesses in rural communities without the support they needed to thrive. As a resident of a rural community, this gap resonated deeply with me, and it was the catalyst for my decision to break away and establish my own practice. With my own firm, I’ve been able to bring a much-needed sense of accessibility, adaptability, and purpose to the legal services I offer. I now serve small businesses, startups, and nonprofits, offering flexible pricing options and a hands-on, knowledgeable approach that centers on their unique needs. This journey has allowed me to reconnect with the purpose that originally inspired me to pursue law, and I’m proud to provide my clients with the support they deserve.

Graduated law school in 2015

I am a business advisor and attorney with eight years of experience as a corporate finance attorney structuring million and billion-dollar M&A and venture capital financing transactions at top firms in New York City. I currently run an M&A advisory firm, OBI Advisors, guiding companies through the exit planning and sales process. I am a proud graduate of Columbia Law School and Duke University. When not working, I spend my time touring art galleries and museums, and occasionally curating artsy mixers in New York City and Atlanta.

I am a business attorney passionate about empowering software and technology companies to reach their full potential. I serve as fractional General Counsel to GotSoccer, an integrated suite of software solutions allowing sports governing bodies, leagues, and clubs to manage every aspect of their organization in one simple system, and OnDefend, a cybersecurity consulting and software products company. As a fractional general counsel, I focus on the day-to-day legal needs of growing companies. I also provide traditional legal services to startups and growing businesses.

With a robust track record in M&A, venture- and growth-stage investments and other corporate transactions, I am a seasoned legal expert specializing in guiding companies through complex transactions, from formation through to exit. My experience spans Goodwin (NYC), Sidley Austin (NYC), and Allens (Sydney), where I've represented buyers, sellers, companies, and investors in a variety of complex transactions, particularly in the tech sector.

After graduating from Columbia Law School in 2014, I started my legal career at Sullivan & Cromwell LLP in New York doing corporate and M&A. After a couple years there, I moved to Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, P.C., where I practiced M&A and startup/venture capital. I now practice on my own as a solo doing fractional general counsel, corporate, startup, small business, venture capital, and M&A work.

I'm a founding attorney with Optimal Counsel LLP, a boutique law firm specializing in startup and emerging technology law. I support early stage companies with formations, financings, M&A, and wide variety of general corporate needs in between.

Corporate Lawyer with 14+ years experience gained working in technology, innovation and entrepreneurship in the US, UK and India. I advise in the areas of commercial transactions, data privacy (UK GDPR, GDPR and CCPA compliance), IP ownership and protection, AI/ML usage in technology and regulatory law matters. I most recently worked as EMEA head lawyer for o9 Solutions Inc. and before that worked for elasticsearch limited, Cognizant and Infosys Limited. I feel passionate about enabling entrepreneurship and innovation.

Attorney with high level tribal government experience. Focus is on tribal law matters, estate planning and problem solving.

From courtroom battles to digital marketing innovation, my legal journey has been anything but conventional. After cutting my teeth in insurance defense litigation, I dove into cross-border M&A work. My practice then evolved to include high-stakes trust & estate litigation and business litigation, while developing a unique specialty in equine law. The tech revolution called, leading me to Razorfish-a digital marketing agency for global brands-to lead blockchain strategy. Now, I'm channeling this diverse expertise into a forward-thinking virtual law firm that bridges traditional legal practice with modern innovation. I handle disputes with transparency, efficiency, and potency.

I am a former in house counsel that has now branched out to start my own fully remote law firm specializing in representing healthcare and business clients.

Highly experienced startup and venture capital lawyer, who places a high priority on providing ultra-practical and first-class legal service to his clients.

I protect small business owners in Connecticut and Massachusetts from legal pitfalls. I partner with clients in growth strategy by navigating legal hurdles to accomplish my client’s goals. I offer clients value through my corporate counsel subscription plans.

I’m a full-time federal government employee who moonlights as a commercial real estate finance attorney.

I'm a consumer financial services regulatory and product attorney advising fintech and established lenders and servicers about all regulatory aspects of creating and operating consumer and small-business loan programs.

Seasoned transactional in-house counsel managing a team of US commercial lawyers. Experience in M&A, CRE, lending, health tech, R&D, digital, cybersecurity, privacy (healthcare focus), software + SaaS, biotech, supply chain + logistics, regulatory + compliance (life sciences), corporate structure + governance, general transactional.

A versatile legal and business advisor to innovative companies. I approach legal practice with ingenuity and pragmatism and have guided companies in three different heavily regulated industries through challenging, novel legal issues, balancing risk appropriately against business opportunities. I am a jack of all trades that learns quickly, especially computer technologies, which allows me to collaborate across business functions effectively.

With‬‭ over‬‭ 12‬‭ years‬‭ of‬‭ legal‬‭ experience‬‭ in‬‭ the‬‭ Canadian banking‬ ‭ sector,‬‭ Alina‬‭ has‬‭ proven‬‭ expertise‬‭ in‬‭ digital‬‭ transformation‬ ‭ projects,‬‭ payments‬‭ modernization‬‭ and‬‭ open‬‭ banking,‬‭ with‬‭ a‬ ‭ track‬‭ record‬‭ of‬‭ negotiating‬‭ complex‬‭ contracts,‬‭ providing‬ ‭ advice‬‭ on‬‭ innovative‬‭ services‬‭ and‬‭ advocating‬‭ on‬‭ emerging‬ ‭ laws‬‭ such‬‭ as‬‭ the‬‭ Retail‬‭ Payments‬‭ Activities‬‭ Act‬‭ and‬‭ the‬ ‭ Consumer-Driven Banking Framework.‬ ‭ Alina‬‭ started‬‭ Elite‬‭ Fintech‬‭ Law‬‭ to‬‭ deliver‬‭ her‬‭ expertise‬‭ to‬‭ a‬ ‭ range‬‭ of‬‭ clients‬‭ operating‬‭ in‬‭ fintech‬‭ from‬‭ traditional‬‭ banks‬ ‭ to‬‭ challenger‬‭ banks.‬‭ Her‬‭ mission‬‭ is‬‭ to‬‭ create‬‭ order‬‭ out‬‭ of‬ ‭ chaos‬‭ and‬‭ find‬‭ legal‬‭ solutions‬‭ to‬‭ innovative‬‭ financial‬ ‭ services without compromising business outcomes.‬ ‭ Alina‬‭ graduated‬‭ from‬‭ University‬‭ of‬‭ Toronto‬‭ Law‬‭ School‬‭ in‬‭ 2009‬‭ and‬‭ articled‬‭ and‬ ‭ practiced‬‭ as‬‭ junior‬‭ lawyer‬‭ at‬‭ Davies‬‭ Ward‬‭ Phillips‬‭ &‬‭ Vineberg‬‭ LLP .‬‭ Before‬‭ launching‬‭ Elite‬ ‭ Fintech‬‭ Law,‬‭ Alina‬‭ represented‬‭ TD‬‭ Bank‬‭ as‬‭ Managing‬‭ Counsel‬‭ and‬‭ was‬‭ responsible‬ ‭ along‬‭ with‬‭ a‬‭ team‬‭ of‬‭ four‬‭ lawyers‬‭ for‬‭ supporting‬‭ open‬‭ banking‬‭ initiatives‬‭ and‬‭ advocacy,‬ ‭ payments‬‭ modernization‬‭ and‬‭ merchant‬‭ services.‬‭ Prior‬‭ to‬‭ that,‬‭ Alina‬‭ provided‬‭ legal‬ ‭ advice‬‭ to‬‭ TD‬‭ Bank’s‬‭ Digital‬‭ Channel’s‬‭ business‬‭ to‬‭ participate‬‭ in‬‭ mobile‬‭ wallets,‬‭ network‬ ‭ arrangements,‬‭ digital‬‭ international‬‭ payment‬‭ remittance‬‭ services‬‭ and‬‭ other‬‭ digital‬ ‭ transformation projects.‬ ‭ Over‬‭ the‬‭ years,‬‭ Alina‬‭ has‬‭ spoken‬‭ at‬‭ various‬‭ conferences‬‭ and‬‭ CLEs‬‭ on‬‭ open‬‭ banking.‬‭ She‬ ‭ is‬‭ passionate‬‭ about‬‭ staying‬‭ ahead‬‭ of‬‭ the‬‭ curve‬‭ and‬‭ exploring‬‭ new‬‭ opportunities‬ ‭ including on the new frontier of AI and the rapidly evolving digital landscape.‬

I am a transactional tax attorney advising businesses and investors on implementing and maintaining efficient tax structures throughout the investment cycle -- from formation and fundraising to exit. My aim is to help sophisticated solo and small firm corporate attorneys (1) provide their clients with the same elite tax and structuring advice that they were able to provide their clients while at their full-service firms, and (2) to do complex deals without worrying about sneaky tax issues.

Licensed in TX, WV, & NY. Morgan has worked with a variety of enterprises, entrepreneurs, and investors. He has counseled both established and emerging companies in various industries such as consumer-packaged goods, food & beverage, green technology, artificial intelligence, biotechnology, hospitality, education, 3D printing, entertainment, and fashion. ​ Morgan focuses on corporate law, commercial law, entertainment law, fashion law, & business litigation. He regularly assists businesses with issues including structure, governance, board management, financing, benefits and employment, & intellectual property.

I love being around innovators, so I have built my legal career around supporting them at all stages - from the initial spark of an idea to operating a multinational public company. My practice covers all areas of a full-stack general counsel, including corporate governance, intellectual property, commercial contracts, privacy, employment, and compliance. My goal is to enable growth and success by protecting company assets, mitigating risks, and facilitating partnerships.

Boutique civil litigator with a national practice focused on plaintiff's side, commercial tort and statutory claims—e.g.: banking bad faith, breach of fiduciary duty, securities law violations, professional negligence, false claims act, etc. Client base is predominantly SMB, investors, and public entities. Average value of the claims I handle is $1–4 million, but I have handled matters as small as $7,000 (with a fee-shifting provision) and as large as $100 million (as the head of a 7-attorney team from two law firms and one state agency). I have a strong network of local counsel and larger firms I can partner with for PHV work and larger, more complex cases.

I serve as general and transaction counsel to small and midsize businesses, private equity firms and their portfolio companies. Primarily advise on M&A, related financings, commercial transactions, and general corporate counsel matters. Prior to launching my firm in 2024, I spent more than a decade at international law firms Hogan Lovells and Jones Day. I'm based in Charlotte but serve clients nationwide.

I am excited to launch a fractional GC/CLO practice in January. I began my career as a labor & employment lawyer at the national law firm of Baker & Hostetler LLP in Cleveland, Ohio. As a fifth year attorney, I went in house to a global manufacturer where I expanded my legal practice to include M&A, corporate, real estate, global trade, compliance, litigation management, and labor & employment. For the past 19 years, I have supported large, global organizations in the management of all of their legal, compliance, insurance and risk needs. I have been a sitting public company CLO, and most recently was the CLO of a $2.5B operating company owned by private equity. I have lead over 125 M&A transactions, including a $2.8B refinancing/recapitalization project.

I am a seasoned corporate attorney and trusted advisor to technology companies and private equity firms, bringing over 20 years of experience. My career spans roles as a corporate and securities lawyer at an AmLaw 100 firm in Silicon Valley and as a 3x in-house legal executive for venture-backed startups. I have represented technology and growth companies at every stage, from seed to public, and have extensive expertise in corporate governance, venture financing, M&A, intellectual property, data protection, privacy, SaaS, consumer protection, regulatory compliance, commercial transactions, digital media and advertising, artificial intelligence, machine learning, employment, and equity incentives. Currently, I serve as a Fractional General Counsel, supporting several early-stage startups. I live in the San Francisco Bay Area with my spouse, three children, and our Silky Terrier, Winston.

About Akiva Miller Law: I started my solo practice in October 2024, Akiva Miller Law, to fill the gap for affordable and enterprise-ready fractional legal counsel to work closely with founders and business teams at early and growth-stage companies on building legal processes, negotiating routine commercial contracts at volume, be a resource for general legal matters, and manage outside counsel as needed. As I build up my practice, I am exploring opportunities with companies in the software, SaaS, AI, FinTech and crypto industries, especially Israeli-founded companies seeking to enter into or expand in the U.S. market. About me: I have been practicing law since 2010 and have built my career in New York as in-house counsel to high-growth technology companies since 2014. Throughout my career I have negotiated hundreds of commercial agreements, including high-value complex agreements with top financial firms and financial markets leaders, built privacy programs from the ground up, and counseled executives and cross-functional business teams, most recently as Director of Legal (sole in-house counsel) at Axoni, a technology provider to financial markets firms.