Shefali Lakhani
About
As the founder and managing attorney of Lakhani Legal, I help startups, small businesses, and entrepreneurs navigate every stage of growth, from incorporation to M&A and IP protection.
Practice areas
- Intellectual Property > Trademarks
- M&A Law > Small Market M&A
- M&A Law > Mid-Market M&A
- General Corporate
- Commercial Contracts
- Intellectual Property
Services
FRACTIONAL GENERAL COUNSEL
Fractional GC services provide your company with ongoing access to an experienced legal professional on a part-time basis. It’s like having a legal department, without the requirements associated with a full-time employee. You receive customized legal advice by someone who knows your company, without the associated costs!
BUSINESS LAW
No matter where you are in the process, whether you have a fledgling idea or are an established entrepreneur, I can help ensure that you’re taking the proper steps to protect yourself and your business.
CONTRACTS
I can help you determine which contract is needed for each of your business relationships and how to best structure each one to meet your goals and protect your assets.
Experience

Founder and Managing Attorney
Lakhani Legal
Mar 2024 – Present

Knowledge Management and Innovation Attorney
Proskauer Rose LLP
Apr 2021 – Apr 2023

R&D
John Hancock
Mar 2020 – Apr 2021
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
Boston University School of Law
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Economics
Emory University