Governance & employment

Clear guidance for the decisions that shape your company.

As companies grow, governance and employment decisions become more complex — and more consequential. Board dynamics, equity incentives, executive relationships, and people issues all require thoughtful handling to support growth while managing risk.

We help leadership teams navigate governance and employment matters with practical advice that balances legal requirements, business realities, and human considerations.

What we help with

  • Board & governance matters

    Board formation, meeting processes, consents, governance policies, and support for directors and executives.

  • Equity compensation & incentive plans

    Equity incentive plans, option grants, RSUs, and advisor equity structured to motivate teams and meet investor expectations.

  • Executive employment & separation

    Offer letters, employment agreements, equity arrangements, and thoughtful handling of executive exits and transitions.

  • Employee policies & compliance

    Employee handbooks, workplace policies, and compliance frameworks that scale with the organization.

  • Founder & leadership transitions

    Navigating changes in roles, control, or ownership as companies evolve.

A practical approach to governance and people issues

Governance and employment issues sit at the intersection of law, business, and relationships. We approach these matters with judgment and care, focusing on solutions that are legally sound, commercially sensible, and respectful of the people involved.

Our goal is not to overcomplicate internal decision-making, but to help leadership teams address issues clearly and confidently before they become distractions.

How we support leadership teams

  • Founder- and board-aware

    We understand the realities of working with boards, investors, and executives — and help align interests where possible.

  • Clear, actionable advice

    Practical guidance you can use in real conversations and decisions, not abstract legal theory.

  • Risk-aware, not risk-averse

    We help you manage employment and governance risks without defaulting to overly cautious approaches.

  • Built for growth

    Structures and policies designed to evolve as your company scales.

When founders typically come to us

“We’re forming our first board or adding independent directors.”

“We’re forming our first board or adding independent directors.”

“We’re forming our first board or adding independent directors.”

“We need to implement or refresh our equity incentive plan.”

“We need to implement or refresh our equity incentive plan.”

“We need to implement or refresh our equity incentive plan.”

“We’re hiring or transitioning key executives.”

“We’re hiring or transitioning key executives.”

“We’re hiring or transitioning key executives.”

“A sensitive employment or separation issue has come up.”

“A sensitive employment or separation issue has come up.”

“A sensitive employment or separation issue has come up.”

“Governance requirements are increasing as we scale or raise capital.”

“Governance requirements are increasing as we scale or raise capital.”

“Governance requirements are increasing as we scale or raise capital.”

Common outcomes

Clear, functional governance structures

Clear, functional governance structures

Clear, functional governance structures

Equity programs aligned with growth and retention goals

Equity programs aligned with growth and retention goals

Equity programs aligned with growth and retention goals

Thoughtful handling of executive and employee issues

Thoughtful handling of executive and employee issues

Thoughtful handling of executive and employee issues

Reduced internal friction and risk

Reduced internal friction and risk

Reduced internal friction and risk

Greater confidence in leadership decision-making

Greater confidence in leadership decision-making

Greater confidence in leadership decision-making

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Navigating growth? Let’s support the decisions that matter.

From board dynamics to executive relationships, we help leadership teams make sound, confident decisions that keep the company healthy.

Responsive counsel. Practical solutions

Modern legal counsel for ambitious, high-growth companies.