Ryan Replogle

About

Replogle Legal Group - The business-first legal partner for ambitious companies. After a combined 18+ years at a NYC law firm and advising C-suite leadership at cutting-edge tech and energy companies, I founded Chicago-based law firm Replogle Legal Group. The premise: expertise and quality on par with the big firms that is delivered efficiently, affordably and with practical business insight.

Services

• New business/start-up formation

  • Form corporation/LLC in preferred jurisdiction (e.g., DE/NY/IL) • Advise on capital structure and entity selection • Prepare shareholder/operating agreement and board governance documents • Issue founder equity and coordinate bylaws/minute book • Draft founder & restrictive covenant agreements (IP assignment, confidentiality, non compete) • Regulatory/industry compliance advice and investor ready corporate housekeeping
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• Technology Commercialization

  • Structure technology licensing, project development, IP transfer, SaaS and software agreements • Develop standard terms & conditions for products/services • Prepare NDAs, non compete and other protective agreements • Draft consulting and professional services agreements • Support joint ventures, teaming agreements, strategic alliances and go to market strategies
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• Investment & Capital Raising

  • Structure angel/seed financings SAFEs and convertible notes • Draft capital agreements, private placements and financing documents • Prepare shareholder/operating agreements and investor rights provisions • Provide board governance and entity management guidance • Conduct due diligence and investor readiness reviews • Ensure securities law compliance and exemptions • Advise on founder/executive compensation (equity, options, etc.)
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"Ryan and I have collaborated on numerous complex transactions and commercial agreements over the years. What’s impressed me most was how he could translate complex legal issues into clear business recommendations. Ryan is always focused on what actually mattered for the business."

Work

• 
  Founding member

  Replogle Legal Group

  Jul 2025 - Present
• 
  Deputy General Counsel

  LanzaTech Global

  Oct 2018 - Jul 2025
• 
  Senior Counsel

  GTI Energy

  Feb 2017 - Oct 2018

Education

• Washington University in St. Louis
  JD
• Indiana University, Kelley School of Business
  BS