Smith Shapourian Mignano PC is a women- and minority-owned boutique law firm in San Francisco, San Diego, Seattle, and Oakland. We represent micro venture capital funds, technology startups, and industry-adjacent service providers who are forming and scaling their companies, fundraising, 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
July 14, 2022 - 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm PST - "Launch Your Startup: Incorporation and Best Tips" for Founders Live
Neda Shapourian will speak on a panel comprised of Frank Mastronuzzi, CFO - Punch Financial and Calina Thompson, Banker - First Republic Bank to help provide concrete tips from insiders within San Francisco's startup scene. They will discuss key tips to scale growth of your startup and raise funds, including topics such as: Choosing the right legal entity to set up your startup for investment, Intellectual property concerns (i.e., confidential information, trademarks, patents), Setting up back account, Your company's state, federal, and franchise tax obligations. Our panelist have collectively supported hundreds of early - and growth-stage entrepreneurs in San Francisco and across the country.
July 19, 2022 - 1:00 pm PST - "Startup Business Law: Entity Formation and More" for Aquillius Corporation's Catalyst STEM Entrepreneurial Internship Cohort
Teela C. Smith will present on the topic of business entity formation for startups, as well as discuss common startup concerns such as hiring employees, appointing advisors, entering into commercial contracts, and more for Aquillius' Catalyst STEM Entrepreneurial Internship in San Diego, CA.
July 21, 2022 - 1:00 pm PST - "State of the Industry Report: Venture Financing for Early Stage Startups in 2022" for Aquillius Corporation's Catalyst STEM Entrepreneurial Internship Cohort
Early stage founders face a number of questions at the beginning of the startup journey. For example, how should founders approach angel or venture financing? Lindsey S. Mignano will discuss the current industry stats in terms of venture capital deployment in the early stage arena, note versus priced raise rounds, areas of caution, and current market trends, as well as how early stage founders can fundraise from angels and venture capital firms in 2022.