Su-Jin Lee
Experienced legal executive guiding startups from seed to exit
About
Business-oriented legal executive with 25+ years of expertise in developing legal strategies and compliance initiatives for technology, Internet, media and consumer companies. Former corporate lawyers at Wilson Sonsini and 3x in-house legal leader in venture-backed start-ups. Significant experience advising on corporate governance, corporate finance, M&A, intellectual property, data protection, privacy, SaaS, consumer protection, media, advertising, artificial intelligence, machine learning, marketing, employment and commercial transactions.
Practice areas
- Intellectual Property > IP Licensing
- Ads & Marketing
- General Corporate
- Commercial Contracts
- Entertainment Law
- Technology Law
- Data Privacy
Featured clients
Services
Startups
I provide end-to-end legal support for startups, from incorporation and fundraising to IP protection and commercial contracts, ensuring a solid foundation for sustainable growth.
Venture Capital
I help startups and investors navigate venture financing, term sheets, and equity structures, ensuring smooth, strategic fundraising while protecting long-term business interests.
SaaS (Software as a Service)
I advise SaaS companies on licensing, compliance, data privacy, and commercial contracts, helping them scale securely while mitigating legal risks in a fast-changing landscape.
Experience
General Counsel
AXYZ
Nov 2020 – Aug 2024
General Counsel
POPSUGAR
Aug 2014 – May 2020
Associate General Counsel
Flurry
Apr 2012 – Aug 2014
Doctor of Law - JD, Law
University of California, College of the Law, San Francisco (formerly UC Hastings)
Master's degree, Sociology (sociology of law and conflict management)
University of Virginia
Bachelor's degree, Sociology
University of Virginia