Kurt Watkins
Legal counsel for tech companies and the funds backing them
About
I primarily serve as outside general counsel to technology companies, web3 and AI businesses, and the funds and investors that back them as well as advising on specific engagements as needed.
My practice focuses on the commercial contracts, corporate matters, and private securities work these clients need to build, operate, and grow. I am known for being highly responsive, providing fast turnaround times, and working closely with clients as a practical extension of their team, including through tools like Slack and Telegram. When a matter requires specialized expertise beyond my core practice, I draw on a trusted network of attorneys across large, midsize, and boutique firms to help clients get the right support efficiently. My approach is business-minded, agile, and focused on finding creative solutions to complex problems.
Practice areas
- Crypto & Blockchain > Blockchain
- Securities > Venture Capital Funds
- Technology Law > AI Law
- General Corporate
- Commercial Contracts
- Employment Law
- Tax Law
Featured clients
- Sui
- Τaoshi
- Cartridge Gaming Company
- Limited Ventures
- Mina Protocol
Services
Transactions
From day-to-day commercial agreements to corporate and private securities matters, I help clients structure, negotiate, and complete transactions efficiently. I bring a practical, business-focused approach, fast turnaround times, and close collaboration so clients can move forward with confidence.
Corporate
I counsel clients on the corporate issues that shape a business over time, from formation and structuring to governance, internal operations, and key business decisions. This includes advising on onshore and offshore separations and developing thoughtful, creative approaches to ownership and economic rights structuring. My approach is practical and commercially grounded, helping clients navigate corporate matters clearly and effectively as their businesses evolve.
Artificial Intelligence
I counsel AI companies and businesses using AI on the legal and business issues that arise in a rapidly evolving environment. This includes advising on commercial arrangements, product-related questions, governance, and the broader operational issues that come with developing and deploying AI tools and services. My approach is practical, business-minded, and focused on helping clients move thoughtfully through novel and complex challenges.
Experience
Executive Vice President, Corporate Strategy, and General Counsel
Sandbox Technologies
Jul 2020 – Present
Partner
MG Miller Intellectual Property Law LLC
Apr 2018 – Apr 2020
General Counsel and Head of Partnerships
Certa
Apr 2018 – Jul 2018
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law
Seton Hall University School of Law
2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Philosophy, and Political Science
Fordham University
2011
