Dane Dixon

Dane Dixon

Attorney at Law

Atlanta
Georgia
Licensed in
NY
Howard University School of Law

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About
Business minded corporate and commercial attorney with experience at Debevoise & Plimpton, Nasdaq, and as outside and fractional general counsel to startups, growth companies, entrepreneurs, and established businesses. My practice focuses on M&A, private equity, commercial contracting, corporate governance, technology and SaaS matters, regulatory compliance, and general counsel support.

I advise clients on business formation, ownership and equity arrangements, commercial agreements, employment matters, privacy and data practices, financings, acquisitions, and day to day operational issues. My experience spans technology, SaaS,
… read more healthcare, financial services, professional services, consumer products, hospitality, sports, and entertainment.

I bring a practical, business focused approach shaped by Big Law, in house, and law firm experience, providing clear, efficient guidance that protects clients, manages risk, supports transactions, and advances growth and commercial objectives.
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"Thorough, patient, and genuinely invested in getting it right Dane guided us through a full SaaS launch readiness review, covering our Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, billing and refund terms, subscription compliance, founder IP assignment and LLC governance. Every piece was handled with real care. He took the time to understand how our product actually works, and his annotated copies explained the reasoning behind each change, so we came away understanding our own legal foundation instead of just holding a stack of documents. As first-time founders, we had plenty of questions, and he answered every one clearly and without ever making us feel rushed. He was practical about what mattered for launch and what could wait, and it was obvious he cared about us succeeding, not just about closing out the project. The best measure of how we feel is that we've already brought him additional work beyond the original engagement. We see Dane as our trusted counsel going forward and fully intend to keep working with him as our company grows. We'd recommend him to any founder without hesitation, and especially to anyone getting ready to launch a subscription product."

SaaS Launch Readiness Review
Posted on Sep 29, 2026
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Commercial Service Agreement
Posted on Sep 19, 2026
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"Dane was thoughtful, thorough, and highly organized throughout this engagement. They took the time to understand our company's formulation, IP, technology-transfer, and CMO needs and translated those into a practical set of documents we can actually use as the company moves forward. Dane was very responsive, collaborative, and easy to work with. I especially appreciated that they did not overcomplicate the work or push us toward unnecessary legal steps. Their recommendations were clear, commercially minded, and tailored to the stage of the business. The final deliverable was well structured and included both clean and annotated versions, which made it much easier to understand the reasoning behind the revisions. I look forward to working with Dane in the future."

Outside Counsel for Cosmetics Brand
Posted on Sep 15, 2026
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"Dane Dixon advised my fintech company through a commercial negotiation with a payment infrastructure provider, and his work made a measurable difference in the outcome. He caught negotiation risks I would have missed — including language that could have locked us into unfavorable financial terms and exposed us to unnecessary post-termination liability — and replaced them with clear, protective positions. Dane is that rare attorney who is business-minded as well as legally rigorous: fast turnarounds, plain-English advice, and concrete suggested language instead of abstract concerns. Every document he touched came back stronger."

Payment Infrastructure Agreement Review
Posted on Sep 3, 2026
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"Dane was great to work with. He laid out the deliverables clearly, answered all my questions and revisions, and delivered on time or ahead of schedule."

SaaS Agreement
Posted on Sep 3, 2026
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"First time using an attorney with Upcounsel and Dane was amazing! Knowledgable, thorough, and competent. Great to work with!"

Healthcare App HIPAA Counsel
Posted on Sep 3, 2026

Work History

Dane Royce Law Firm, PLLC

Managing Partner

Mar 2025 - Present

Provides strategic legal counsel to small businesses on compliance, employment, data/privacy risk, contracts, contract disputes, and liability. Leads complex real estate transactions (leases, purchases/sales, assignments, easements, brokerage/management). Drafts and negotiates commercial and AI agreements (data licensing, model training, vendors), plus M&A and governance.

Mar 2025 - Present

nasdaq

Associate General Counsel

May 2024 - May 2025

Associate General Counsel at Nasdaq advising on corporate, securities, and governance matters. Supported strategic initiatives, drafted and negotiated commercial and technology agreements, managed regulatory and compliance issues, and partnered with business teams to advance product, market, and corporate objectives.

May 2024 - May 2025

Bookstore Gallery

Chief Legal Officer

Jan 2024 - May 2025

Chief Legal Officer for the Bookstore Gallery, supporting day-to-day business, commercial, and creative operations. Drafted and negotiated vendor, licensing, and partnership agreements, advised on IP and branding issues, managed compliance and employment matters, and helped developed policies to support growth and community programming.

Jan 2024 - May 2025

Debevoise & Plimpton

Associate

Nov 2025 - Jan 2024

M&A and Private Equity attorney at Debevoise & Plimpton with experience on complex domestic and cross-border transactions. Drafted and negotiated purchase agreements, NDA, and commercial contracts. Managed due diligence and assisted clients through all stages of acquisitions and strategic deals. Also helped PE clients structure entities and implement corporate governance.

Nov 2025 - Jan 2024

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