Mary Hodges, Esq.

Business / Contracts, Business Formation, Startups (Transactional)

Missouri

Personal Introduction

I'm the Founding Attorney of NewWave Law, a boutique law firm focused on preparing founders of tech and beauty startups for angel & venture capital investment. My firm has a personal mission to help close the gender investment gap and see more women-founded startups get funded.

Practice Composition

Transactional

Education

St. Thomas University Benjamin L. Crump College of Law JD/MBA, Sports Administration (2010)

Washington University in St. Louis L.L.M. in Taxation (2011)

DePaul University BA, Sociology, Political Science (2007)

Practice Summary

NewWave Law works with founders in tech and the beauty industry who have specific goals to scale their business with angel and venture capital investment. We specialize in legal structure & equity management that sets founders up for the early-stage investment process. We work closely with our clients to manage & strategize equity planning so they can solidify their stake in their companies + incentivize their long-term motivation to reach an acquisition or IPO. Our services include: Startup incorporations Stock Plan Creation + Management Advisory Board Creation Data Room Set Up + Management Equity Planning + Cap Table Management Early-stage investment