Attention to legal issues is not something to defer until a problem arises. As Ben Franklin is credited with saying, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure!” And that’s especially true in the legal arena.
The legal function is a function that grows with your company, touching nearly every strategic decision you make. As your startup expands, your legal needs evolve in scope and complexity.
For example, you may need a patent attorney with experience in life sciences or certain technology verticals to help you protect your intellectual property (“IP”), or a regulatory lawyer familiar with Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) pathways or data privacy requirements to support compliance. Yet as a founder leading a growing company, you may not have the time to identify or vet the right law firms.
Our law firm helps you solve that problem. For more than three decades, we have cultivated relationships with vetted attorneys across disciplines: patent, trademark and copyright lawyers, employment counsel, privacy lawyers and FDA counsel.
We connect life sciences and other technology startups with trusted legal counsel who understand emerging growth companies and can deliver tailored legal support to match your business stage, legal issues and long-term objectives.
Our curated legal network access service connects startup clients with legal professionals handpicked through decades of collaboration and casework. These are lawyers who understand the pace, pressure and regulatory environment of startup companies in life sciences, health tech and software.
We help our clients access legal counsel who provide targeted support in areas such as:
We help you reduce legal costs and minimize missteps by referring you to legal resources that match the scope and nature of your startup.
Situation | How We Help |
You need a patent lawyer who understands your technology | We connect you with vetted patent counsel experienced in life sciences and other technology areas, helping you protect and commercialize your IP with strategies aligned to your business objectives |
You’re launching an FDA-regulated product and don’t have a regulatory attorney | We refer you to regulatory counsel familiar with FDA submissions, HIPAA requirements and related regulatory compliance frameworks for emerging growth companies |
Your investors ask for export control clearance or Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (“CFIUS”) review | We introduce you to trusted legal counsel with experience advising venture capital firms and startups on export controls, CFIUS compliance and cross-border regulatory matters |
You’re hiring your first U.S. employees and need equity compensation guidance | We connect you with employment and compensation legal counselors who can help structure stock plans, equity-based compensation and employment agreements that align with corporate governance standards |
You’re expanding into Europe and need foreign IP or data privacy compliance counsel | We refer you to international lawyers with experience in foreign IP filings, contract drafting and data privacy laws, including General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) compliance |
Your CEO wants help identifying outside firms for a specialized matter | We assist in managing law firm selection, recommending specialized business lawyers or startup lawyers from our network who provide tailored legal services without unnecessary legal costs |
Every startup reaches a point where finding the right lawyer becomes as critical as finding the right investor. Through our trusted legal referral network, we help founders connect with attorneys who have proven experience advising life sciences and other technology companies.
We only refer attorneys we’ve worked with directly or vetted through longstanding relationships. Each referral is based on the specific legal issue you’re facing, your industry and your stage of growth. Our goal is to connect you with legal professionals who understand your business model, regulatory exposure and funding trajectory.
Yes. While the referred attorney will handle the specific matter, we remain available to advise you, coordinate communication and help manage legal strategy across matters if needed. For startups without in-house legal teams, we can serve as a central point of coordination.
No. The attorneys in our referral network operate independently. We refer you to external counsel with specialized experience, such as patent law, FDA compliance or data privacy, based on your company’s needs.
No. We don’t use open platforms or online directories. Every referral is personalized and based on professional history, not algorithms.
The foregoing analysis is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. You should engage an experienced lawyer to help you deal with any issues of this type as they apply in your unique situation.
