LEGAL SERVICES FOR TECHNOLOGY COMPANIES
& VENTURE CAPITAL FUNDS
SSM Law is a WBENC-certified, women-owned boutique law firm providing BigLaw-quality legal services at competitive rates. We represent technology companies, venture capital funds, and industry-adjacent service providers throughout all stages of growth—from formation and fundraising to scaling operations and strategic exits. Our completely virtual model allows us to serve clients nationwide with high-touch service and flexible engagement models tailored to the needs of emerging and growth-stage companies.
Corporate, M&A & Tax
We advise technology companies on corporate structuring, governance, and strategic transactions that drive growth and value creation. Our corporate and M&A services include:
Formation/Conversion
M&A (i.e., asset or entity sales)
Mergers and consolidations
DE Flips (i.e., Reverse Triangular Mergers)
Joint Ventures (Agreement or Entity)
Dissolution/Wind-ups
Tax Law
Funding and Financing
We guide startups and emerging companies through all stages of capital raising, from initial seed rounds through later-stage venture financing. Our fundraising and financing services include:
Note Financing (SAFE or Convertible Note)
Venture Capital Financing
Bridge Loan Financings
Venture Debt
Crowdfunding
Commercial Contracts/Tech Transactions
We draft, negotiate, and review commercial agreements that protect our clients' interests while enabling business growth and partnerships. Our commercial contracts and tech transaction services include:
We serve as trusted outside general counsel for startups and emerging companies that need experienced legal guidance without the cost of a full-time in-house attorney. Our outside general counsel services include:
Corporate Governance & Compliance
Consulting Agreements or Employee Offer Letters
Employee Handbooks
Hiring, Managing, and Terminating Employees
Employee Stock Option Plans
Insurance Coverage & Risk Management
Safety & Security Best Practices
Intellectual Property/Privacy
We help technology companies protect their innovations and comply with evolving privacy regulations across jurisdictions. Our IP and privacy services include:
Trademark, Copyright, and Trade Secret Protection/Prosecution