Eleni Christou

Eleni Christou

Fractional GC, Startup Advisor, Investor Representative

Licensed in: Illinois

About

My work focuses on representation of early stage startups, fractional GC roles with more established startups and companies, and private equity investor representations.

Practice Areas

Commercial Contracts > Joint VentureCommercial Contracts > Partnership AgreementsInvestment Funds > Fund FormationInvestment Funds > Private Equity FundsGeneral CorporateCommercial ContractsInvestment Funds

Testimonials

"Working with Eleni has been an absolute pleasure throughout our startup journey. From the moment we engaged with Christou Law Offices, Eleni demonstrated exceptional responsiveness, thoroughness, and genuine care for our business success. She took the time to understand our unique needs as an early-stage company and provided clear, practical guidance that saved us both time and money. What sets Eleni apart is her proactive approach - she anticipates potential issues and offers solutions before problems arise. Her communication style is refreshingly straightforward, and she explains complex legal concepts in terms that non-lawyers can easily understand. We've been consistently impressed by her attention to detail and her ability to connect us with additional resources when needed. We couldn't recommend her more highly to other individuals looking for a legal partner who truly understands the startup / early-stage ecosystem."

- Avi J.

Work

  • Latham & Watkins LLP
    Associate
    Latham & Watkins LLP
    Jan 2024 - Aug 2024
  • DLA Piper
    Associate
    DLA Piper
    Oct 2019 - Dec 2023

Education

  • University of Chicago Law School
    JD • 2019