Sean Doran
Impact Attorney with 15+ years of top tier big law experience
About
At Supernova Law, our mission is to be the legal spark that powers purpose-driven growth. We believe innovation and integrity can coexist — and that business can, and should, be a force for good. Our work is centered on helping founders, investors, and mission-driven organizations build and scale with intention, aligning every decision with their values and vision for impact.
Like the supernova that inspires our name, we know that brilliance often emerges from transformation. We partner with clients navigating change — whether launching a new venture, raising capital, or preparing for acquisition — to help them find clarity, resilience, and renewed energy in the process. Through strategic legal counsel and a human-centered approach, we empower leaders to grow businesses that make the world brighter.
At its core, Supernova Law exists to illuminate what’s possible when purpose meets practice. With deep experience in corporate law and an unwavering commitment to social and environmental good, we’re here to help you build, protect, and amplify ideas that matter.
Practice areas
- General Corporate > Non-Profite Formation
- General Corporate > Entity Conversion
- General Corporate > Corp Finance
- General Corporate > Asset Finance
- General Corporate > Equity Financing
- General Corporate > Corp Governance
- General Corporate
Services
Corporate Formation
Corporate Formation
Financings
SAFEs, Promissory Notes, Series Seed Investment Suite of documents, NVCA style venture financings
Fractional GC Work
Contract review, etc.
What clients say
“Sean was instrumental to our company during our formative years, including preparing us to raise our initial rounds of venture capital. What I appreciate most in working with Sean was that he acted more like a partner than a lawyer watching the clock. He always took the time to explain things in non-legalese, which was greatly appreciated. He also helped us avoid many of the pitfalls early-stage companies fall into, the true value of which we didn't realize until years later. We couldn't have asked for a better partner in our early years as a company.”
Kiran Bhatraju
Chief Executive Officer, Arcadia
“I've had the privilege of working with Sean for over 10 years across a variety of companies. His legal expertise, judgment, and integrity have been invaluable across every stage of my business. He consistently combines sharp strategic thinking with a practical, solutions-oriented approach that has made him an indispensable partner for me.”
Adam Ross
ex-CEO, Heyday
Experience
Pro Bono Managing Attorney
Goodwin
Oct 2024 – Oct 2025
Counsel
Goodwin
Jan 2020 – Oct 2024
Associate
Goodwin
Nov 2013 – Dec 2019
J.D.
Georgetown University Law School
2009
BS
Georgetown University
2005
Sustainable Capitalism & ESG Certification
Berkeley Law Executive Education
2021
Sustainable Capitalism in Practice Certification
Berkeley Law Executive Education
2024