Startup Legal Office Hours Night

​Startup Legal Office Hours Night

​Navigating legal questions early can save founders months of stress—and costly mistakes. Join us for Startup Legal Office Hours Night, an in-person evening designed to give early-stage founders direct access to experienced startup lawyers in a relaxed, supportive setting.

​This event is structured as small-group and 1:1 office hours, where founders can ask real, practical questions and get actionable guidance tailored to their stage.

​What you can get help with:

• ​Company formation (Delaware C-Corp vs. LLC)

• ​Founder equity splits & vesting

• ​IP ownership & protection

• ​Early fundraising legal basics (SAFEs, notes, term sheets)

• ​Hiring & contractor agreements

• ​Common legal pitfalls for first-time founders

​Whether you’re still validating an idea or already building traction, this is a great opportunity to pressure-test your setup, clarify next steps, and build confidence in your legal foundation.

​Who should attend:

• ​First-time founders

• ​Pre-seed / pre-traction startup teams

• ​Student founders & early operators

• ​Anyone with startup legal questions they’ve been putting off

​Format:

• ​In-person office hours

• ​Small-group or 1:1 conversations with legal experts

• ​Casual, founder-friendly environment

​Spots are limited to ensure high-quality conversations. Come prepared with your questions—and leave with clarity.

​This event is supported by

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​Optimist Legal is a corporate law firm that helps startup founders incorporate, raise capital, and exit. We're committed to offering founders startup-friendly pricing with high-quality services from lawyers who have worked at the top law firms and startups. Our team helps optimists build the future pessimists said was impossible. 

​We look forward to seeing you there!