Field Experience Matters.

Whether you’re filing your articles of incorporation or running a public company, our team has been there. Partnering with Scale means battle-tested counsel every step of the way.

Startup

Formation, fundraising, and best practices for a successful launch.

Alinea Invest is breaking boundaries for underrepresented groups in finance with support from Scale

Growth

Labor and employment, commercial, and regulatory advice to unleash growth.

Synthetaic’s innovative RAIC technology is transforming AI with help from Scale’s deep bench

Enterprise

M&A, IPO, IP and litigation counsel from seasoned attorneys with real-world experience.

Patreon delivers on its commitment to creators with a tailored legal offering built by Scale

Executive

White collar defense, fund formation, and tax for HNW founders and executives.

Scale counsel Brian Elliott does X for World Class

“Scale is a vital extension of my leadership team and I absolutely love working with them.”

Jonathan Mildenhall
Co-Founder, 21CB & Former CMO of Airbnb

“We’re committed to bringing Alinea’s mission to fruition, and grateful to have Scale guiding us on building, financing and scaling for growth. They are truly a startup’s best friend.”

Eve Halimi
Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Alinea

“Over the past year, we’ve had a number of high-stakes opportunities arise, and Scale’s legal team has been endlessly flexible and responsive in helping us meet each of these opportunities head-on.”

Daniel Weise
Chief Financial Officer, Synthetaic

“Our commitment to our creators drives everything we do, and it is what led us to partner with Scale to help meet the evolving needs of our customers.”

Ty Layton
Associate General Counsel, Patreon

“As Sundae's outside general counsel, Scale provides operational and product advice with a business savvy I have not experienced with any other law firm.”

Andrew Swain
Co-Founder, Sundae & Former CFO, Airbnb

“Scale meets clients where they are with modern tech and a Silicon Valley approach to growth, timeliness, execution, and the general practice of law.”

James Herbert
Co-Founder, Kiavi (Formerly LendingHome)

“Scale supported us from the earliest stages during YC and through becoming a proper Series A company.”

Dimitri Dadiomov
CEO of Modern Treasury

Bench strength where it matters.

We’re organized around the core strengths that you need from a true business partner:

Corporate & Securities

Entrepreneurial attorneys with a passion for building innovative companies at all stages of growth

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Litigation

Zealous representation in complex disputes, led by experienced attorneys and former DOJ prosecutors

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Intellectual Property

Strategic, solution-oriented advice to support your IP needs at all stages of growth

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Fintech & Financial Services

Deep roots in Fintech and Financial Services to manage a wide range of legal and regulatory needs

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Real Estate & Land Use

Business-focused legal and strategic foresight to help clients succeed in their real estate ventures

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General Counsel Services

Practical guidance from former GCs and in-house counsel to help your company grow and scale

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A better client experience.

We share a deep commitment to delivering a better client experience through core values unique to Scale.

Practical

We’ve built companies from the inside before, and pride ourselves on delivering practical, actionable advice.

Efficient

A tech-forward, remote-first structure means you get access to unmatched legal talent at a fair price.

Responsive

Industry experience means our attorneys understand the pressures of business. We’re reachable and on your team.

Meet The Team

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Johnathon Doe

Partner

Location, State

Johnathon Doe

Partner

Location, State

Johnathon Doe

Partner

Location, State

Johnathon Doe

Partner

Location, State

Nicole Baldocchi

Paralegal

San Francisco, CA

Melissa H.D. Balough

Counsel

South Lake Tahoe, CA

Josh Banerje

Counsel

Los Angeles, CA

Katharine Barreto

Counsel

Oakland, CA

Jason Altieri

Partner

Berkeley, CA

Lindsey Altmeyer

Counsel

Dallas, TX

Matthew J. Angelo

Associate

Washington, DC

Julien Apollon

Counsel

Miami, FL

Not all attorneys. Just the best.

We have deep field experience and come from the world's best law schools, law firms, companies, and government institutions.

Firms

Scale's attorneys were partners, shareholders, counsel, or associated with the following firms before joining our team:

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Alston & Bird

Allen & Overy

Arent Fox LLP

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton

Cooley LLP

Dechert LLP

Farella Braun + Martel LLP

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP

Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian, LLP

Haynes Boone, LLP

Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP

Jones Day

K&L Gates LLP

Latham & Watkins LLP

Mayer Brown LLP

McGuireWoods LLP

Morrison & Foerster LLP

O'Melveny & Myers LLP

Paul Weiss LLP

Quinn, Emanuel, Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP

Reed Smith LLP

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, LLC

Sullivan & Cromwell LLP

Troutman Pepper

Weil Gotshal & Manges LLP

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati P.C.

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Organizations

Most of our attorneys have practiced law in house, and in that role, answered to business leaders and executives at these industry leaders:

24 Hour Fitness

Affirm

American Express

Blend

Bread

Brightloom

Caesars Entertainment

Credit Suisse

Happy Money

JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.

Keller Williams Realty, Inc.

Kiavi (formerly known as LendingHome)

LendingClub

MetroMile

Nissan North America, Inc.

Obama Admin., Office of White House Counsel

Opendoor

Panasonic of North America

Payactiv

Prosper Marketplace

Qualia Labs, Inc.

Roche Diagnostics (a division of Roche)

Roofstock

The Climate Corporation

The Northern Trust Company

TwinStrand Biosciences

U.S. Department of Justice

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

U.S. Patent & Trademark Office

Unison

United States Attorney’s Office

Upstart Network, Inc. (Nasdaq: UPST)

Wachovia Bank Capital Markets

World Class Capital Group, LLC

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Law Schools

Our team received its legal education at the best law schools in the country:

Columbia Law School

Cornell Law School

Duke University School of Law

Emory University School of Law

George Washington University Law School

Georgetown University Law Center

Harvard Law School

New York University School of Law

Northwestern University School of Law

Santa Clara University School of Law

SMU Dedman School of Law

Tulane Law

UCLA School of Law

University of California, Berkeley, School of Law

University of California, Davis School of Law

University of California, Hastings

University of Chicago Law School

University of Miami School of Law

University of Michigan Law School

University of North Carolina School of Law

University of Texas in Austin

UPenn, Carey Law School

UVA School of Law

Vanderbilt University Law School

Washington University School of Law, St. Louis

Yale Law School

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The Wave of the Future

- Reuters

Articles and Press

DIY Law: Beware of the Legal Template

Many companies use contract templates in their day-to-day operations. When drafted properly and tied to the appropriate use case, templates can be a tremendous time and money saving resource. As outside general counsel to companies of all sizes, the review of existing contract templates comes up quite often. Some clients are looking for an upgrade, while others may be seeking a quick, validating green light or help with a contract negotiation utilizing a template as the foundation. Unfortunately, many templates do not accomplish the intended purpose, or worse.

Legal Insights

The Corporate Transparency Act Takes Effect Soon; Companies Face New Requirements in 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of financial regulation and corporate transparency, the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) has emerged as a pivotal piece of legislation. Enacted in 2021 as part of the National Defense Authorization Act, the CTA will require most new and existing legal entities operating in the United States to file reports with the federal government regarding their beneficial owners. The CTA goes into effect on January 1, 2024, and its key provisions are described below.

Legal Insights

Does the ‘Work from Anywhere’ Practice Model Lead to Increased Revenue? The Data Shows It Can.

The allure of working from home is here to stay. The pandemic showed us that not only is it possible, but it’s far more desirable for many, many lawyers and staff. Given the choice between taking a break from work by gossiping around the office water cooler or picking up their child from school, many have chosen the latter. Who needs to spend $20 on lunch when you can prepare a cheaper, healthier and more delicious lunch in your own kitchen? Why not clear your head by taking your dog for several walks throughout the day? And no one needs to sit in more traffic, ever.

Legal Practice

Practical Counsel For The Real World.

Field Experience Matters.

Startup

Growth

Enterprise

Executive

Bench strength where it matters.

A better client experience.

Practical

Efficient

Responsive

Meet The Team

Not all attorneys. Just the best.

Firms

Organizations

Law Schools

The Wave of the Future

Articles and Press

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