Dustin Carlton
Bridging business and law with corporate and employment expertise
About
Former federal clerk and GC turned business lawyer. I specialize in corporate law, labor, and employment, blending legal expertise with practical business experience.
Services
Employment Law
Provides comprehensive guidance on employment-related legal matters, including drafting and reviewing employment agreements, managing compliance with labor laws, addressing workplace disputes, and advising on termination procedures. Ensures businesses maintain a fair and legally sound workplace.
Startups & Venture Financing
Assists startups in navigating the complex legal landscape of launching and scaling a business. Services include entity formation, structuring equity, advising on seed funding and venture capital rounds, and ensuring regulatory compliance during fundraising.
Human Resources
Offers strategic HR legal support, including policy drafting, employee handbooks, performance management frameworks, and training for compliance with workplace laws. Acts as a legal partner in creating a productive, inclusive, and legally compliant workplace.
Experience
Founding Member
TechGC
Feb 2019 – Present

General Counsel and VP of Internal Operations
Bellhop
Aug 2018 – Jul 2024

Judicial Law Clerk
U.S. District Court
Aug 2013 – Jul 2014
J.D.
Wake Forest University School of Law
2013
Bachelor of Arts, Theology with Business Minor
Oral Roberts University
2008