Michael Fahner

Startup-focused corporate attorney delivering elite BigLaw expertise at an accessible rate

Licensed in: New York

About

Corporate attorney focused on startups, venture-backed companies, founders, and small businesses. I combine BigLaw training from Cravath and Goodwin with an AI-powered solo practice model to deliver high-level legal expertise efficiently and transparently. My practice includes formations, financings, commercial contracts, M&A, corporate governance, and acting as outside counsel to growing companies. I also run Socius Legal, an AI email-based legal assistant built for lawyers that automates drafting and improves workflow quality without sacrificing security or judgment.

Practice Areas

General Corporate > Corporate FormationGeneral Corporate > Debt FinancingGeneral Corporate > Equity FinancingGeneral Corporate > Venture Capital (EC/VC)General Corporate > Corp GovernanceGeneral CorporateM&A Law

Services

Corporate Formation
Advising startups and entrepreneurs on entity selection, incorporation, and structuring for long-term success and scalability.
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Financial Services
Navigating regulatory frameworks, compliance, and transactions for fintech companies, banks, and financial institutions.
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Commercial Contracts
Drafting and negotiating key agreements to protect business interests and drive commercial success.
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Work

Founder
Socius Legal
Sep 2024 - Present
Business Law Associate
Goodwin
Oct 2020 - Sep 2024
Corporate Associate
Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP
Oct 2017 - Oct 2020

Education

New York University School of Law
Doctor of Law (J.D.) • 2017
University of Virginia
BA, Political Philosophy, Policy and Law & English Language and Literature; History Minor • 2013

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