Experienced. Hands on.
Skillful. Creative.
Start
Discovering what wants to emerge and making it real
The thrill and trepidation of beginning. Butterflies. Like fully immersing warm, wet hands into the brilliant burnt hues of a cool slab of clay. Excitement. Everything's possible yet nothing's easy. The right shape doesn't reveal itself so quickly. You notice your breath. You use more muscle. You try harder. Kneading the raw material of your dreams, it's only a little more supple than before. Still, no form. You wonder if you really want to do this. If you actually can. It's much messier than you thought. And what you've imagined seems so far from this reality. You pause to struggle with faith. But only for a moment.
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From your earliest ideas to establishing your enterprise and giving it life, we offer the strategic legal and business advice that you need to shape your vision into a foundation for success. Stalwart companions, we guide you through the ups and downs, bearing witness to and sharing in the joys, frustrations, challenges, and rewards.
ENTITY FORMATION•founders issues•RAISING CAPITAL• INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY•LEGAL DESIGN
Scale
Molding the clay to match the image
Scaling means making a bigger vessel. The good news is you've done parts of this before. So, there's a lot you already know. Like how to work the materials into an even grain and how fast to spin the wheel without losing balance. Press from the outside and the inside responds. But it's not so black and white. There's still a lot of gray. Will this form scale at all? How high before strain? Collapse? Will a wider base help? A slower turn? What will change if this, if that ... ? Funny, when you stretch the shape, it stretches you right back. Structure is important now, as is technique, a steady pair of hands, and rivers of patience. Trust that in time even the most delicate touch will immediately sense any weakness in the form. Your task is more about being centered and present than anticipating every outcome.
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From launch through "the groan zone" of growth and beyond, we help you scale your enterprise with purpose, integrity, and promise. As indispensable advisors, we design, negotiate, close, and implement the transactions that empower your initiative, your stakeholders, and your ecosystem to flourish.
mergers & acquisitions•strategic alliances•raising capital•general counsel services•NEGOTIATIOn• deal mediation
Sustain
Polishing the edges and readying for fire
Sustaining your initiative means finding its groove. And yours. The larger form is now in place. It's more substantial than you imagined, yet still so pleasing. Beautiful even. Perfectly imperfect, you know all its flaws, now the subtle influences that lend character. You run your fingers along the surface feeling for any unevenness. It's nearly done. An old cheesecloth helps you smooth a few last ridges. You set it still and take in the fullness of its shape. The way light reflects upon its moist skin. How it speaks to you like an old friend. You want to prolong the moment, wishing that what you see will endure the changes yet to come. Because you know that when a vessel is fired in the kiln, it's transformed into something else entirely. Even after all of your efforts, it's only through the fire that the true shape, color, meaning, and purpose will emerge.
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As your enterprise matures, we help you to refine, enhance, and optimize operations for greater sustainability and agility in the midst of rapidly changing conditions. With a focus on creative problem solving, simplifying legal processes, and strengthening relationships, both internally and externally, we help you discern and take the next wise step.