Resources

L2M is occasionally asked by technology entrepreneurs for the names of attorneys who are able to represent Columbia startup companies during their formative stages, and in particular during the licensing discussions with L2M. While Columbia does not recommend any particular firm nor require the use of any of these firms, listed below are some firms that represent that they:

• Have an entrepreneurship practice able to fulfill the needs of most startup companies (i.e., formation as a Delaware corporation; bylaws; issuance of founder’s stock; creation of equity incentive plan and initial option grant; related securities laws filings; standard forms for consulting, advisory board agreements, proprietary information, assignment of inventions; set-up of minute book and stock ledger; coordination with patent counsel; experience negotiating license agreements for early-stage IP);

• Have attorneys with experience in both physical sciences and health sciences; and

• Offer a fixed fee or deferred fee deal for Columbia startup companies, in order to help companies manage their cash burn (please be sure to mention L2M in your outreach)

The list below provides the contact information for the lead partner(s) at each firm, as well as a link describing the firm’s startup experience and the offer (if any) that they are currently making to startup companies.

• DLA Piper (Andrew Gilbert, Richard Friedman and Curtis Mo)

• Goodwin Proctor (Stephen Davis and Kingsley Taft)

• Wilson Sonsini Goodrich and Rosati (Craig Kenesky)

• Mintz Levin (Dan DeWolf)