Michael Fahner
Startup-focused corporate attorney delivering elite BigLaw expertise at an accessible rate
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 Formation
- General Corporate > Debt Financing
- General Corporate > Equity Financing
- General Corporate > Venture Capital (EC/VC)
- General Corporate > Corp Governance
- General Corporate
- M&A Law
Services
Corporate Formation
Advising startups and entrepreneurs on entity selection, incorporation, and structuring for long-term success and scalability.
Financial Services
Navigating regulatory frameworks, compliance, and transactions for fintech companies, banks, and financial institutions.
Commercial Contracts
Drafting and negotiating key agreements to protect business interests and drive commercial success.
Experience
Founder
Socius Legal
Sep 2024 – Present
Business Law Associate
Goodwin
Oct 2020 – Sep 2024
Corporate Associate
Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP
Oct 2017 – Oct 2020
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
New York University School of Law
2017
BA, Political Philosophy, Policy and Law & English Language and Literature; History Minor
University of Virginia
2013