Teddy Ellison

About

Teddy provides startups and venture capital funds a full spectrum of legal, business, fundraising and compliance services to help teams through every step of the startup lifecycle from formation to exit. This includes but is not limited to: Formation & Organizational Documensts Operating Agreements Pre-Seed and Preferred Equity Fundraising Equity Compensation Investment Best Practices and Strategy Cap Table Management Corporate Governance (Consents, Meetings, Etc) Terms of Service and Privacy Policies Employment and Consulting Agreements Severance Agreements M&A Joint Ventures Token Issuances Token Regulatory Debt Financings Data Privacy Commercial Agreements Technology Transactions

Practice Areas

Featured Clients

EthstakerSaturn DynamicsAuthors of BostonGather EventsMoshiNovesCoframeAndrew Keys Family OfficeBioBlanksPelagic.SerotoninVital SoftwareActivant CapitalMechanism of ActionMojito | Web3 Consumer EngagementOpenNetworksOxbridge HealthSierra StudioVolmex σOpenwell HealthNJF CapitalNumerataDairyPillFranklin PayrollKettleNera SystemsYoupay

Services

• Mergers and Acquisitions

  I provide strategic legal guidance on mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures, ensuring smooth transactions and aligning outcomes with your business goals.
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• Intellectual Property and Technology

  I help protect and manage intellectual property rights, navigate licensing agreements, and address legal challenges in technology-focused ventures.
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• Tax

  I offer tailored tax planning and compliance advice to minimize liabilities and optimize financial outcomes for businesses and individuals.
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"We a a Series A company developing an advanced technology platform for the healthcare services industry. We needed legal counsel to redo several formation documents that had some issues, update our Board consents, oversee a due diligence process, and especially to support our successful Series A fundraise. Excellent subject knowledge and a great advisor for senior leadership. Excellent turnaround time and attention to detail. This is the third company where I have worked with Teddy as CFO / COO, this is one of the first calls I make when starting a new engagement. Teddy's dedication and expertise truly set him apart as a top-notch lawyer. Note that this is the third company in a row where I have engage Teddy when I served as CFO / COO - he is one of the first calls I make when starting a new engagement."

Work

• 
  General Counsel

  Serotonin

  Feb 2022 - Present
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  Associate

  Latham & Watkins LLP

  Oct 2017 - Feb 2022

Education

• University of Southern California - Gould School of Law
  J.D. • 2017
• The Ohio State University
  English and Political Science • 2014