Technology & Startup Law: Future-Ready Legal Solutions

Empowering Innovators in AI, SaaS, and Emerging Tech

At Forward-Thining Legal, we provide strategic legal counsel tailored for technology-driven businesses, from early-stage startups to high-growth ventures and institutional investors. Whether you're launching a cutting-edge AI solution, scaling a SaaS platform, or navigating venture capital financing, we ensure your business is legally sound and investment-ready.

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Meet the Founder

Ran Bi

Partner | Duncan Bergman Mandell
J.D. from Yeshiva University, Benjamin Cardozo School of Law
LLM in Law & Entrepreneurship from Duke University School of Law
Certified Information Privacy Professional - United States & Europe (CIPP/US, CIPP/E)
Committee Member | Emerging Companies and Venture Capital Committee, New York City Bar Association (NYCBA)
Committee Member | Technology, Cyber and Privacy Law Committee, NYCBA
Licensed in NY

Legal Partners for Visionary Founders & Investors

At Forward-Thinking Legal, we specialize in startup and technology law, providing strategic legal solutions for founders, investors, and high-growth companies. With deep expertise in venture financing, AI regulation, SaaS, and emerging technologies, we help businesses scale legally while staying ahead of regulatory challenges.

We’ve worked with early-stage startups, high-growth tech companies, and venture investors, guiding them from formation to funding, scaling, and exit. Whether you're launching a software platform, securing venture capital, or navigating regulatory complexities, our practical, business-focused legal counsel ensures your success.

📍 Headquartered in New York | 🌍 Serving Clients Nationwide

Servces

Startup & Venture Capital Law

We help founders and investors navigate the complexities of launching, funding, and scaling a company:

Entity Formation & Structuring – Delaware C-Corps, LLCs, and alternative structures
Fundraising & Venture Financing – SAFEs, Convertible Notes, Preferred Stock
Investor & Founder Agreements – NVCA Model Docs, Shareholder Agreements, Investor Rights Agreements
Securities Compliance – SEC & CFTC guidance for traditional and digital assets

Technology & SaaS Businesses

Scaling a technology business requires robust legal structures to support growth and innovation:

Software Licensing & SaaS Agreements – Tailored contracts for cloud-based platforms
IP Protection & Commercialization – Patent strategy, trade secret protection, and licensing
Data Privacy & Compliance – GDPR, CCPA, and evolving U.S. privacy laws
AI Governance & Risk Management – Compliance with emerging AI regulations and ethical considerations
Crypto Mining – read more

Corporate Growth & Strategic Transactions

As your business scales, we provide legal support for complex transactions and corporate governance:

Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) – Structuring and negotiating acquisitions and exits
Joint Ventures & Strategic Partnerships – Drafting agreements to align business objectives
Equity Compensation & Employment Agreements
Regulatory & Compliance Strategy – Navigating industry-specific compliance challenges
Fractional General Counsel – read more

Data Privacy, Security & Compliance

With increasing regulatory scrutiny, we help tech companies ensure compliance and mitigate risks:

Privacy Policies & Terms of Use – Customized for SaaS, AI, and consumer-facing platforms
Data Processing Agreements (DPA) – Ensuring lawful data sharing and protection
Cybersecurity & Risk Mitigation

Essential Legal Documents for Startups & Investors

We draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of legal agreements tailored for technology businesses:

Startup & Corporate Formation

✓ Delaware C-Corp Formation Docs – Certificate of Incorporation, Bylaws, Founder Agreements
✓ LLC Operating Agreements – Tailored for single or multi-member startups & investor-backed ventures
✓ Shareholder & Founder Agreements – Structuring clear governance and investor rights

Fundraising & Investment Documents

✓ SAFE Notes & Convertible Notes – Founder-friendly fundraising tools
✓ Preferred Stock Agreements – Series Seed & Series A financing
✓ NVCA Standard Venture Capital Documents – Investor rights & stock purchase agreements
✓ Token & Digital Asset Agreements – Legal frameworks for digital asset-based fundraising

Tech & Commercial Agreements

✓ SaaS Agreements – Terms for software-based platforms and cloud solutions
✓ Software & IP Licensing Agreements – Protecting proprietary technology
✓ Professional Services & Consulting Agreements – Clear scopes & liability protections
✓ AI & Data Usage Agreements – Structuring compliant data-driven solutions

Privacy, Security & Compliance

✓ Privacy Policies & Terms of Use – GDPR, CCPA, and U.S. privacy law compliance
✓ Data Processing Agreements (DPA) – Ensuring lawful data transactions
✓ Cybersecurity Compliance Documents

Employment & Equity Compensation

✓ Equity Compensation Plans – Stock Options, Vesting Schedule adoptions
✓ Founder, Employee & Consultant Agreements – Tailored for startups & scaling teams
✓ IP Assignment & NDA Agreements – Protecting proprietary technology & innovations

Why Work With Us?

✔ Tech-Focused Legal Expertise – Deep understanding of AI, SaaS, and emerging regulations
✔ Startup & VC Specialists – Proven experience helping startups secure funding & scale legally
✔ Practical & Business-Oriented Solutions – Contracts and structures designed for growth

Top 10 Startup Lawyers & Attorneys In New York City For 2022
By ProjectionHub

"Forward Thinking Legal specializes in and focuses on serving startups and entrepreneurs. When you first start, they will aid you in designing your company’s structure and preparing you for the early phases of corporate management and compliance… tailored to your company's needs..."

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