SSM is a women-owned boutique law firm representing micro-venture capital funds, technology companies, and industry-adjacent service providers who are forming and scaling their companies, fundraising/deploying venture capital, and selling to, merging with and/or acquiring other businesses. We assist our clients in managing relationships with their former companies, employees, partners, investors, service providers, portfolio companies, or customers. We are a completely virtual law firm with attorneys in San Francisco, Seattle, Los Angeles, and San Diego, and provide a high-touch service at competitive rates.
Upcoming events
June 25, 2025 - 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm PST - "The State of Venture Capital: Recapping Venture Investment in AI Startups in Q2 2025" at the AI for Good Institute
Lindsey S. Mignano will present on startup law topics such as the current state of the market for AI venture financing in Q2 2025, how to raise via SAFEs versus priced rounds, and the top 5 things that her most successful clients do when they approach a raise or go to market.
June 27, 2025 - 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm PDT - "Why Diversity Matters at the Top: A Stanford, Harvard, Princeton, & Carnegie Mellon Collaborative Event"
True leadership thrives not in sameness, but in diversity. When people from different backgrounds, cultures, genders, and experiences lead organizations, innovation follows. Diverse leaders don’t just bring new ideas — they bring new perspectives that challenge the status quo and elevate everyone around them. Join Stanford alumnus Lindsey S. Mignano and other alumni industry leaders from Harvard Business School, Princeton, and Carnegie Mellon as they discuss:
How diversity influences the way in which they lead their organizations from the top;
Why their own diverse backgrounds and experiences matter in how they approach managing others;
Lessons they learned and things they would have done differently when they were up and coming in their careers; and
What they are looking for next in their professional and personal lives in terms of balance and growth.
July 18, 2025 - 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm PST - "The Elusive Work Life Balance as a Small Firm Owner without Compromising Efficiency" at CLA - Leveling Up Your Practice Conference
As a solo or small firm owner, wellness, productivity and competency go hand-in-hand. Lindsey S. Mignano will join a panel to discuss how to enjoy the practice of law while efficiently managing your time, being profitable and providing high-quality legal services. Balancing personal and family commitments with administrative duties, client management doesn't have to be overwhelming.
October 6, 2025 - 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm PDT - "How to Raise a Round: What VCs Want to See in 2025" at San Francisco Tech Week
Venture capital firms are more selective and demanding when it comes to financing these days, especially with regard to first financings by early stage startups. Join Lindsey S. Mignano for an informative panel where they’ll be discussing questions and topics such as:
What kind of business and financial metrics should a founder have in place before approaching venture firms for a priced round raise?
What hot verticals are early stage venture capitalists investing in today?
What do venture capitalists predict about the venture market for the remainder of 2025?