We help companies grow, scale and thrive. Strategically.

 
 
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 How Can We Help You?

 

(Please note that we are only accepting new clients on a referral basis.)

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TECH STARTUPS

We act as ‘external in-house counsel’ to a variety of companies - from managing contract negotiations to providing advice on typical legal issues impacting tech startups. Whether you need help speeding up deal flow, un-bottlenecking contracts, or anything in-between, we have you covered.

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investors

We provide legal support to portfolio companies of some of the top VCs in the world. We understand the unique legal needs of startups, and we focus on providing high quality, cost-effective solutions to support the ‘in-house’ needs of your portfolio companies.

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smb & enterprise

We act as an on-demand extension of in-house legal teams, providing overflow support on a variety of transactional matters, including preparing, reviewing, and negotiating inbound and outbound agreements. We aim to be your trusted outside resource for all your contract needs.

 

Our clients are backed by the best.

Best Law Firm Silicon Valley
 
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“As a founder, entrepreneur, or business leader, it’s critical to have people you trust on your side. Dani and her team are dedicated to helping founders and startups succeed, and they provide the knowledge, insight, and guidance to make that happen.”

James Tamplin, CO-FOUNDER & FORMER CEO OF GOOGLE’S FIREBASE

“Dani Fontanesi has been an invaluable, generous, and reliable member of our team. Not only has she made sure that we crossed our t's and dotted our i's legally, she's helped us grow our commercialization efforts from scratch. Dani has been a real thought partner; her industry knowledge and business sense have been invaluable in informing our overall strategy.”

-Debbie Lai, Co-CEO, Act Now Coalition
Act Now is non-profit founded by former Google executives and backed by the Schmidt Foundation. It builds innovative and user-friendly data products to address today's most urgent problems.

 
 
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Dani Fontanesi, Esq., CIPP/E

As a trusted advisor for leading companies in the technology sector, Dani and her team bring a wealth of legal experience and strategic insights to the table. With a career spanning over a decade, Dani has established herself as a go-to legal expert in the technology industry. She specializes in providing tailored legal solutions to companies of all sizes, understanding that the rapidly changing landscape requires nimble and informed legal support.

Dani is not only adept at mitigating risks but is also skilled in identifying opportunities for growth and innovation. Her dynamic and adaptable approach to legal counsel ensures that her clients can navigate the complexities of their industry with confidence and success. With a proven track record of enabling technology companies to thrive in a competitive market, Dani is a cornerstone in the legal support structure of the tech sector.

Dani’s portfolio of clients are backed by some of the top investors in the world -- including Sequoia Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, Y Combinator, Redpoint, Sound Ventures, Bain Capital Ventures, and Founders Fund.

 
 
 
 
 
 

Get in touch with us to learn more.

(Please be sure to include the name of the person who referred you to us in your email, so we can thank them.)

 
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