Said Ertekin

Strategic legal counsel driving business growth and long-term success

Licensed in: New York

About

I am a seasoned legal professional with 12+ years of experience as outside General Counsel, specializing in startups, M&A, venture financings and leveraged finance, franchising, and transactional law across multiple industries.

Practice Areas

General Corporate > Convertible DebtGeneral Corporate > Debt FinancingGeneral Corporate > Venture Capital (EC/VC)Franchise LawM&A LawNon-Profits

Services

Corporate Law
I provide strategic corporate counsel, leveraging deep experience from top law firms, government agencies, and Fortune 500 companies. I deliver creative solutions through a highly collaborative, partner-led approach, ensuring clients receive tailored, high-level guidance.
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Intellectual Property
I help businesses protect their intellectual property by securing ownership, obtaining formal protections, and enforcing rights against infringement. With deep experience across industries, I guide clients through every phase of the IP lifecycle.
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Employment
I provide tailored employment, labor, and benefits counsel, helping businesses of all sizes enhance workplace practices, ensure compliance, and navigate complex regulations with practical, effective solutions.
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Work

Partner
Pierson Ferdinand LLP
Dec 2024 - Present
Partner
Onal Gallant
Aug 2023 - Dec 2024
Associate
Fenwick
Jan 2022 - Aug 2023

Education

Georgetown University Law Center
Master of Laws (LL.M.), International Law and Legal Studies • 2013
University of Lausanne - UNIL
Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Law • 2012
The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
Summer School, International Law • 2011