Women-Owned Virtual Law Firm for Technology Companies & Venture Capital
SSM is a WBENC-certified, women-owned boutique law firm representing micro-venture capital funds, technology companies, and industry-adjacent service providers nationwide. We provide BigLaw-quality legal services at competitive rates through our completely virtual model.
Corporate Law & Strategic Transactions
We guide technology companies through formation, scaling, fundraising, and strategic exits. Our practice includes venture capital financing, mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, and commercial transactions for startups and emerging businesses at every stage of growth.
Serving Tech Companies Nationwide
Our completely virtual law firm serves clients across the United States with attorneys based in San Francisco, Seattle, Los Angeles, and San Diego. We deliver high-touch, responsive service tailored to the needs of technology companies, VC funds, and entrepreneurs building innovative businesses.
WBENC-Certified & Diverse Leadership
SSM's three equity partners are women, including one woman of color. We are WBENC-certified and committed to providing exceptional legal representation while advancing diversity in the legal profession. Our team brings extensive experience from top law firms to support our clients' success.
Upcoming events
January 14, 2026 - 10:00 am - 11:00 am PST - "Expert Series: US Expansion in 2026" Webinar
Join David Harris of Aspire and Lindsey Mignano, co-founder of SSM, for a 60-minute conversation on the legal considerations founders should understand when expanding into the US. This session builds context and confidence around the early legal decisions that support a smooth entry. You’ll hear practical insight drawn from real founder scenarios and current market realities, plus a perspective on what matters first, what can wait, and how a strong foundation supports day-to-day operations, fundraising, and long-term growth.
January 15, 2026 - 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm PST - "The State of Venture Capital: Venture Capital Investment in Early Stage Startups in 2026" at LexLab at UC Law SF
Venture capital firms are more selective and demanding when it comes to required criteria for first financings these days. Join us for an informative panel where Lindsey S. Mignano of SSM will discuss questions and topics such as:
The ways in which tech companies may structure their early-stage investments, from SAFE/convertible notes to a priced round;
The ways in which legal due diligence by investor's counsel may vary across Pre-Seed, Seed, and Series A rounds;
What kinds of terms early-stage founders should be concerned about in Side Letters to SAFEs or convertible notes, whether for primary or bridge rounds;
What kind of business and financial metrics founders should have in place before approaching venture firms for a Pre-Seed, Seed, or Series A raise; and
What expert sources predict about the venture market for 2026.
March 19, 2026 - 11:30 am - 1:30 pm PST - "Breaking Into Transactional Law: Building a Corporate Legal Career" at LexLab at UC Law SF
Are you curious about what corporate lawyers actually do—and how to become one? Join Lindsey S. Mignano from SSM, Will Newsom from Cooley, Danny Lopez from Orrick, and Ali Alemozafar from Wilson Sonsini, as they discuss everything from fund formation, startup financings, patents, and private equity/M&A deals. Panelists will demystify the career path to transactional law, share insights on what skills matter most, and offer practical advice for students and early-career lawyers interested in deal work.