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Jana Buresova

Jana Buresova

Strategic legal partner for growth, innovation, the in-between — practical insight, human delivery.

About

Legal that actually keeps up with your business.

Clear answers. Fast turnaround. No jargon, no layers, no unnecessary back-and-forth. Just practical guidance that helps you make decisions and keep moving.

I’ve been the first legal hire at high-growth startups and also part of larger in-house teams, so I know how to operate in both scrappy, build-as-you-go environments and more structured organizations. That means I can jump in quickly, figure things out, and get work done without needing hand-holding or slowing your team down.

I work directly with founders and operators on what matters—product, privacy, hiring, and contracts. From everyday agreements to complex negotiations, the goal is always the same: solve the problem, protect the business, and keep momentum.

Having been in-house, I understand the pressure to move fast and the need for legal that’s not just technically right, but actually useful. You’ll get straight answers, real-time support, and advice grounded in how businesses actually operate.

We communicate however it’s easiest—Slack, email, or a quick call when it’s faster to talk it through. No bottlenecks, no overcomplication.

From first hires to scaling and key deals, legal should feel like an advantage—not a blocker.

Practice areas

  • Health & Life > Biotech
  • Health & Life > Pharmaceuticals
  • General Corporate
  • Commercial Contracts
  • Employment Law
  • Technology Law
  • Data Privacy

Featured clients

Services

  • Data Privacy

    Advising businesses on data protection, compliance, and risk management to navigate evolving privacy laws and safeguard sensitive information.

  • Fundraising

    Fundraising is a pivotal moment for any business, and presenting a sophisticated corporate structure is essential to attracting investors. Our Fundraising services guide you through every stage, from term sheets and SAFEs to Series A and beyond. With meticulous attention to detail, we ensure your company is investor-ready, compliant, and positioned to meet the high expectations of discerning counsel.

  • Startups

    Providing legal support on formation, governance, contracts, and scaling strategies to help startups build strong legal foundations for growth.

What clients say

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  • “Jana worked as a lawyer for my small business/startup for around 1 year. She helped us through some restructuring plans and helped us develop contracts for our employees, contractors, investors, and partners. Jana is very patient and kind and she takes the time to listen and explain things. She understands the unique challenges that small businesses face and it was a pleasure to work with her!”

    Iris Nevins

    CEO, Agricult

  • “Jana and I worked closely together at Anaplan. She was an exceptionally balanced and collaborative legal business partner. She would always strive to support our go-to-market teams while exhibiting prudence and ensuring she mitigated risk for the company. I’d love the opportunity to work with her again and highly recommend her to anyone in need of her services!”

    Bhavil Vashi

    GM for APAC, Anaplan

Experience

  1. Managing Attorney / Founder

    LaunchLaw.io

    Jan 2019 – Present

  2. General Counsel

    Performio

    Nov 2019 – Feb 2023

  3. General Counsel

    BITRIA (Acquired by Gemini)

    Aug 2018 – Jan 2022

  5. LLM, Litigation & International Business Transactions

    University of San Francisco

  6. Exchange Programe, Law

    Stanford University

  7. International Baccalaureate Diploma

    English College in Prague - IB

  8. Doctor of Law (JD), Law

    Charles University

  9. LLB

    Cardiff University

Disclaimer: The information shared on this profile represents my own views and is provided for general informational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice or create an attorney–client relationship between the reader and LaunchLaw.io.

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