M. Mehdi Ali

M. Mehdi Ali

Attorney

Orange
California
Licensed in
CA
Stanford Law School
5.0 5
Clear Communication
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out of 2 reviews
About
I am a Stanford-trained attorney with extensive experience at brand-name law firms. My practice areas include venture finance, capital markets, investment management, and technology transactions. I serve as outside legal counsel to several technology startups, including Tecton, Ava, Amuse, RepairSmith, Twinfire, MLOps, EntelMed, Pixalate, and Diagnoss. I also give legal advice to AngelList and 500 Startups on various matters pertaining to their investment funds and portfolio companies. In addition to providing legal expertise, I add value by offering tactical and strategic advice to executive teams related to commercial transactions,… read more employment issues, and compliance matters.
10
Years
experience
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Practice Areas

Main Areas of Focus
Business Formation & Structure
Business Formation & Structure
  • Advisory Agreement
  • Business Formation Consults
  • Business Licenses & Industry Regulations
  • Buyout Agreement
  • Bylaws
  • Corporate Dissolution
  • Corporate Formation
  • Corporate Restructure
  • Delaware Incorporation
  • Founders Agreement
  • Franchise Agreement
  • Franchise Disclosure Document
  • Franchise Formation
  • Joint Venture Formation
  • LLC
  • Operating Agreement
  • Partnership Formation
  • Shareholder Agreement
  • Other Business Formation Matter
Commercial Contracts
Commercial Contracts
  • Affiliate Agreement
  • Business Consulting Agreement
  • Distribution Agreement
  • Equipment Lease
  • Licensing Agreement
  • Lien
  • Loan Agreement
  • Manufacturing Agreement
  • Marketing Agreement
  • Non-Disclosure Agreement (Commercial)
  • Privacy Policy
  • Profit Share Agreement
  • Publishing Agreement
  • Release of Liability
  • SaaS Agreement
  • Sales Agreement
  • Service Agreement
  • Terms of Service
  • User Agreement
  • Vendor Agreement
  • Other Commercial Contract Matter
Securities & Finance
Securities & Finance
  • Equity Financing
  • Fund Formation
  • SEC Documents
  • Securities Regulations
  • Seed Financing
  • Series Financing
  • Stock Purchase Agreement
  • Subscription Agreement
  • Term Sheet
  • Other Securities & Finance Matter
Other Practice Areas
Labor & Employment
Labor & Employment
  • Employment Agreement
  • Intellectual Property Assignment Agreement
  • Non-Compete Agreement
  • Non-Disclosure Agreement (Employment)
  • Severance Agreement
Other Legal Services
Other Legal Services
  • General Advice
Outside General Counsel
Outside General Counsel
  • Outside General Counsel

Client Reviews

5.0
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines
out of 2 reviews
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

"Mehdi was instrumental in helping us negotiate the best terms for our service agreements. -Abboud Chaballout, Co-Founder of Diagnoss"

Contract Negotiation
Non-UpCounsel Client
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

"Mehdi helped guide us through the venture capital landscape at a crucial time for our company."

Seed Funding Negotiation
Non-UpCounsel Client

Work History

Rutan & Tucker

Associate

Mar 2017 - Jun 2018

Advised companies on general corporate matters, including formation of corporations, LLC’s, and other entities

Mar 2017 - Jun 2018

Paul Hastings

Associate

Aug 2015 - Mar 2017

Advised public and private companies on a broad range of general corporate matters, including federal and state securities law compliance, SEC disclosure, and corporate governance and regulatory compliance

Aug 2015 - Mar 2017

Davis Polk

Associate

Oct 2013 - Aug 2015

Advised early-stage companies in connection with formation, capitalization, shareholder agreements, management compensation packages, and venture financing

Oct 2013 - Aug 2015

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