Sean Doran

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

Services

• Corporate Formation

  Corporate Formation
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• Financings

  SAFEs, Promissory Notes, Series Seed Investment Suite of documents, NVCA style venture financings
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• Fractional GC Work

  Contract review, etc.
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"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."

Work

• 
  Pro Bono Managing Attorney

  Goodwin

  Oct 2024 - Oct 2025
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  Counsel

  Goodwin

  Jan 2020 - Oct 2024
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  Associate

  Goodwin

  Nov 2013 - Dec 2019

Education

• Georgetown University Law School
  J.D. • 2009
• Georgetown University
  BS • 2005
• Berkeley Law Executive Education
  Sustainable Capitalism & ESG Certification • 2021
• Berkeley Law Executive Education
  Sustainable Capitalism in Practice Certification • 2024