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
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.
March 26, 2026 - 12:00 - 1:00 pm PST - "Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future" for the Santa Clara County Bar Association
This Women's History Month 2026, join Lindsey S. Mignano of SSM on a panel of female law firm founders who share how they founded their law firms and grew their personal books of originated business from $0 to $1M+ ARR each year. In line with the this year's theme, "Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future," panelists will discuss the importance of female rainmakers in the legal industry; the struggles women rainmakers face because of their race, gender, and/or other intersectional hierarchies; and why women rainmakers are uniquely positioned to mentor and support other women seeking to build their books of business.
April 8, 2026 - 8:00 am - 9:00 am PST - "International Expansion 101: Legal Essentials for Founders" for Alma
Expanding your startup internationally opens new markets and opportunities, but it also creates a complex web of legal questions. In this live Zoom webinar, lawyers Felix Hilgert of Osborne Clarke, Lindsey S. Mignano of SSM, and Jihan Merlin of Alma will walk through the core legal concepts every founder should understand before and during cross‑border expansion. We will discuss:
Common entity and structural options for international operations
Contract, IP, and data/privacy considerations across jurisdictions
Typical risks for early‑stage companies and how to mitigate them
Practical tips on working with counsel and planning ahead for growth
April 16, 2026 - 11:30 am - 1:30 pm PST - "Q1 2026 Market Update: The M&A Landscape for Early-Stage AI SaaS and PaaS Companies" at Spaces Levi's Plaza
Join Lindsey S. Mignano on an expert panel of investors and advisors as they unpack what’s driving these acquisitions, how deals are structured, and what early-stage founders should know to position themselves for a successful exit. Questions Discussed:
What metrics acquirers look for in early-stage AI SaaS and PaaS targets;
The rise of “acqui-hire + tech” hybrid deals;
Valuation trends, strategic premiums, and earn out structures;
Legal and due diligence pitfalls for AI startups seeking to be acquired; and
M&A market expectations for early-stage AI SaaS or PaaS startups in 2026.