Transcending Lawyerlyness and One Reason Why Lawyers Just Don’t Get Entrepreneurs

The other day I had a conversation with a friend of mine, who happens to be a patent attorney, about some of the books she was reading.  They primarily consisted of patent law related nonfiction titles.  I found myself getting a little jealous that she had time to read for pleasure as I sat reading through entrepreneurship related blogs and articles.  Of course, I enjoy reading about anything related to entrepreneurship, just like my friend probably... Read More

Two Reasons Why Every Startup Needs a Lawyer

I can see you rolling your eyes now, “Why do I, a seasoned entrepreneur, need a lawyer?” You’ve been through the song and dance before – the formation, the hiring, the financing, the exit – and paid through the nose for it in legal fees. Why do it again? Why not just do it yourself, using the know-how and forms you acquired from your previous startup? Here are two reasons, the second of which is perhaps the most important.... Read More