SSM is a women-owned boutique law firm with attorneys in San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego, and Seattle. We represent micro-venture capital funds, technology companies, and industry-adjacent service providers who are forming and scaling their companies, fundraising/deploying venture capital, selling to, merging with and/or acquiring other businesses. Additionally, we assist our clients in managing relationships with their former companies, employees, partners, investors, service providers, or customers. We are a completely virtual law firm and rely on innovative legal technology to provide a high-touch service.
Upcoming events
May 15, 2025 - 11:00 am - 1:00 pm PST - "How to Scale with Venture Capital: Trends, Tips, and Things to Watch Out for in 2025" at Spaces SF
This Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, Lindsey S. Mignano will join a panel alongside AAPI tech ecosystem partners and venture capital GPs. They will be discussing questions such as:
The current state of the venture ecosystem;
What metrics startup founders need to show in order to get venture funding;
How to choose the best lead VC;
The predominance of AI in venture capital deployment, and;
How to grow and scale teams after a financing event.
June 6, 2025 - 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm EST - "The State of Venture Capital" at NY Tech Week
Lindsey S. Mignano will join an informative panel discussing why 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. They'll discuss questions and topics such as:
When does it make sense to start approaching venture capital firms for investment?
What does it take for a startup to raise its first priced round these days?
What do venture capitalists predict about the venture market for the remainder of 2025?