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Dustin Carlton

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

  1. Founding Member

    TechGC

    Feb 2019 – Present

  2. General Counsel and VP of Internal Operations

    Bellhop

    Aug 2018 – Jul 2024

  3. Judicial Law Clerk

    U.S. District Court

    Aug 2013 – Jul 2014

  4. J.D.

    Wake Forest University School of Law

    2013

  5. Bachelor of Arts, Theology with Business Minor

    Oral Roberts University

    2008

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