Michael James Shea

Michael James Shea

Business / Contracts, Business Formation, International, Mergers & Acquisitions, Securities, Startups (Transactional)

Personal Introduction

I have 28 years of experience, including both in-house and in private practice, and take a practical approach to helping my clients accomplish their goals. I grew up in California and in Europe, represent clients across the country and around the world.

Practice Composition

Transactional

Education

Harvard Law School
Harvard Law School JD (1995)
Brown University
Brown University AB (1992)

Practice Summary

My practice focuses on strategic and commercial transactions, including M&A, preferred stock and common stock offerings, SAFE and Convertible Note offerings, joint ventures and strategic partnerships, stock option plans, master services agreements and SOWs, software development and license agreements, SaaS agreements, NDAs, employment and consulting agreements. I also manage corporate governance, advise boards and executives, and act as outside general counsel.

Response Time

1 day

Personal Interests & Charitable Work

Travel, learning, rugby, soccer, skiing, spending time with family and friends.

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Peer Recommendations 1

Ken Funahashi, Esq.
Ken Funahashi, Esq.
Excellent analytical skills and personable

Bar Admissions

California, New York