Nicholas Pullman

Practice Summary

Nicholas Pullman is a seasoned corporate attorney and founder of Day One Law Corporation, a dynamic law firm dedicated to serving cryptocurrency startups, decentralized finance (DeFi) ventures, and high-growth technology companies. With deep expertise in corporate and securities law, Nicholas is a trusted partner to innovators navigating the complex worlds of fundraising, tokenomics, and regulatory compliance. At Day One Law Corporation, Nicholas provides a full spectrum of legal services tailored to the unique needs of early-stage and scaling businesses. He is highly skilled in structuring and negotiating venture capital financing transactions, including the preparation and execution of NVCA financing documents and the implementation of equity instruments such as SAFEs (Simple Agreements for Future Equity). Nicholas also has significant experience with SAFTs (Simple Agreements for Future Tokens) and token warrants, guiding clients through the complexities of these instruments to ensure compliance with evolving regulatory standards while achieving business goals. Nicholas has worked extensively with token launches and decentralized protocol design, advising clients on tokenomics, employee token grant programs, and strategic token distributions. His experience spans the entire lifecycle of a company, from entity formation and early-stage fundraising to mergers and acquisitions (M&A), initial public offerings (IPOs), and special-purpose acquisition companies (SPACs). His expertise extends to crafting legal strategies for NFTs, integrating intellectual property considerations, and building robust compliance frameworks for emerging blockchain technologies. Before founding Day One Law, Nicholas honed his skills at leading firms and corporations. At Cooley LLP and DLA Piper, he advised clients on venture capital transactions, complex mergers, and securities filings. As Head of Legal at Royal.io, he developed the legal and compliance infrastructure for an NFT marketplace, managing everything from token distributions to contract negotiations. At Hewlett Packard Enterprise, he worked on large-scale M&A and corporate governance matters, contributing to high-stakes, multinational deals. Nicholas’s academic credentials include a Juris Doctor from the University of Southern California Gould School of Law and an MBA from USC Marshall School of Business. At USC, he was recognized for his exceptional performance in business and corporate law courses, including business planning, deal structuring, and business organizations. His induction into Beta Gamma Sigma, the international honor society for top-performing business students, highlights his dedication to excellence. Licensed in California and Washington, D.C., Nicholas combines strategic foresight, practical legal expertise, and a deep understanding of emerging technologies to empower clients in the crypto and tech industries. His hands-on experience with NVCA documents, SAFEs, SAFTs, and token warrants uniquely positions him to help founders navigate both traditional and cutting-edge legal challenges.