Dean Elazab
Guiding tech startups and ventures from seed to exit
About
Experienced attorney specializing in startup, venture capital, and M&A law. Former senior associate at Egan Nelson.
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Services
Company Formation
The initial formation stages of your startup are critical, and we are here to make sure you start down the correct path. Deciding on the best corporate structure between a Corporation or LLC, whether to form in your home state or Delaware, and how best to structure the entity for your business are all complex choices we can advise you on. Once we decide on the best entity, we will help strategize on the best capitalization table structure to provide a solid start and equity protection for you.
Capital Raises, Incubator Programs and Strategic Partnerships
A founder’s second job besides running the business is to secure funding. We offer comprehensive counsel to help you navigate the intricacies of financing your company, including initial discussions for the capital raise, choosing the best instrument to raise with, and strategies to pursue funding. We have extensive experience analyzing, drafting, and negotiating various funding instruments, including SAFEs, Convertible Notes, and Preferred Stock Series Deals.
Outside General Counsel
We specialize in providing comprehensive outside general counsel services to businesses of all sizes. Our mission is to deliver expert legal advice and support, ensuring your business thrives in all areas. We can advise on all matters of topics, including intellectual property protection, employment matters, option plans, and commercial contracts. Our goal is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients, providing strategic advice and pragmatic solutions that support their success.
Experience
Managing Partner
Elazab Legal PLLC
May 2024 – Present
Associate
Egan Nelson
Feb 2021 – May 2024
Lawyer
Hunton Andrews Kurth
May 2019 – Feb 2021
J.D.
The University of Texas School of Law
2016
Marketing
Southern Methodist University
2013