As a former founder who built and exited his own startup, Cory provides practical legal counsel focused on the deals and decisions that actually move the needle for growing companies. Having been in the founder's seat, he knows when to push hard on terms that matter and when to move quickly on issues that don't. His clients value his business-first approach and ability to translate complex legal concepts into actionable strategy.

Cory serves as fractional General Counsel and outside counsel to venture-backed startups and growth companies across diverse industries, handling everything from initial formation and founder equity splits to fundraising rounds and eventual exits. Recent work includes significant experience with AI infrastructure, biotech, clean energy, and data center companies.

With deep experience in venture financing, M&A transactions, and commercial deals, Cory has guided founders through the legal complexities of building scalable businesses. He's particularly skilled at helping companies navigate the current fundraising environment, structure founder-friendly governance, and negotiate enterprise contracts that actually close.

Practice Focus:

Fractional General Counsel Services – Providing ongoing, embedded legal support to startups that need senior legal leadership without the full-time overhead.

Venture Financing & Fundraising – Advising clients through today's challenging fundraising landscape, including structuring SAFEs, convertible notes, and preferred stock financings.

Corporate Formation & Governance – Structuring startup entities with founder equity splits, cap tables, and board governance that scales with growth.

Commercial Contracts & Strategic Transactions – Negotiating SaaS agreements, technology licenses, and enterprise contracts that founders can actually live with long-term.

Mergers, Acquisitions & Exits – Guiding founders through acquisitions and strategic transactions with focus on deal terms that align with founder goals.

Digital Infrastructure & Data Center – Serving as outside general counsel to digital infrastructure companies on hyperscale expansion, colocation agreements, and enterprise customer contracts.

Beyond the Law: Cory regularly advises founders on business strategy, fundraising approach, and market positioning. He's built a network of investors, operators, and service providers that he leverages to help clients beyond just legal needs.

Southwestern Law School (J.D., SCALE, 2009)

Trial Advocacy Honors Program Board Member

California State University, Long Beach (B.S., 2006)

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