Neil Fridman
Start-Up & VC Attorney
New York
NY
"Took time to answer all of our questions"
About
Prior to law practice, I worked in finance for several years as both an investment banker and consultant with a focus on M&A. I enjoy working with founders… read more and senior leadership to achieve goals.
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Client Reviews
"Neil was incredibly helpful in helping our company build an equity plan for employees and advisers. He also helped us issue advisory shares. Neil was always quick to respond and answer any questions I had. We'll absolutely be working with him again in the future."
"Very happy with the service provided"
"Knowledgeable and quick. Exactly what I needed."
"Neil was all around great to work with. He is smart, responsive and was really helpful in our company's formation and location of our Manhattan headquarters. Neil delivered our documents in a timely fashion and was available for questions as I got my company off the ground and located our new HQ. I recommend him whole-heartedly for founders!"
"Neil is extremely professional, thoughtful, and responsive to our investor questions. He helped negotiate our convertible promissory notes for two rounds of financing. Neil was always available and really took the time to understand our needs and represented us. I would highly recommend him for your startup."
Work History
Cloud 9 Online, LLC
Board Advisor
Aug 2020 - Present
Advisor to a high growth startup in the clinical and consumer meditation app space.
American Influencer Council, Inc.
Chief Counsel
Jun 2020 - Present
Co-Founder and Chief Counsel to the world's first trade association for social media influencers and content creators.
FRIDMAN LAW FIRM PLLC
Managing Member
Jun 2019 - Present
Boutique law firm located in the SoHo area of New York City, focused on effective legal solutions for entrepreneurs and real estate investors/developers. Fridman Law Firm PLLC represents clients from SEED stage to IPO on matters including entity formation, financing, venture funding, commercial contracts, software contracts, employment agreements, and real estate financing and syndication.
The Innovation Scout
Strategic Advisor
Apr 2017 - Present
Provide advisory services to a high-tech Artificial Intelligence and SaaS-based platform that connects enterprise clients with tech startups, new technologies, and open IP.
Katsky Korins LLP
Corporate and Real Estate Attorney
May 2016 - Sep 2018
I represented mid-sized privately held companies, high net worth entrepreneurs and other clients in a wide array of complex corporate matters, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, partnerships, restructurings, and commercial real estate transactions.
Areas of practice included: Venture Capital, Start-ups, Corporate Matters, Commercial Real Estate
Wachtel Missry LLP
Corporate and Real Estate Attorney
Mar 2014 - Apr 2016
I represented clients including private equity firms, hedge funds, real estate developers, apparel makers and distributors, commercial lenders, and public and privately held companies. I counseled businesses on a broad range of corporate transactions and matters. I was personally responsible for advising private equity clients’ fund raising and purchase of a 50% interest in a mobile phone app.