Chris Jones

Chris Jones

Counsel to mission-driven founders

Licensed in: District of Columbia

Up.Labs

About

I serve as counsel to mission-driven founders and high-growth companies, providing strategic legal support to help scale their businesses while aligning with their core values and vision.

Practice Areas

General Corporate > Venture Capital (EC/VC)General Corporate > Corp GovernanceSecurities > Private PlacementsTechnology Law > SoftwareGeneral CorporateSecuritiesTechnology Law

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Services

  • General Corporate
    Comprehensive legal support for businesses, including entity formation, corporate governance, compliance, and day-to-day operations to ensure sustainable growth.
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  • Startups & Venture Financing
    Guiding startups through formation, fundraising, and scaling, including navigating venture capital, angel investments, and SAFE or convertible note structures.
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  • Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
    Expert legal counsel for buy-side and sell-side transactions, from due diligence to closing, ensuring seamless transitions and successful integrations.
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Education

  • Duke University School of Law
    J.D. • 2013
  • Brigham Young University
    Communications, Journalism, Scandinavian Studies • 2006
  • KU Leuven
    Eramus Studies, European Law • 2012
  • altMBA
    Leadership • 2016