Corporate & Securities Legal Services
Corporate Counsel that Fuels Growth
From formation to M&A, deals move faster with less friction.

















A Message From Our Practice Group Leaders
“At Scale, we partner with clients to move business forward. Whether launching a new venture or navigating a complex transaction, our goal is to deliver practical, business-aligned counsel that creates value and momentum. We believe the best corporate counsel doesn’t slow momentum – it builds it.”
Kristen Smith Dayley & Charles Kraus
Practice Group Leaders

Corporate & Securities
Core Services
Our corporate attorneys advise startups, investors, and enterprises across industries.
Emerging Companies & Venture Finance
Company-side and investor-side EC/VC, built for velocity.
Public Companies & Capital Markets
Offerings, listings, and disclosure – built for scrutiny.
Counsel Made for
Evolving Industries
As industries transform at unprecedented speed, business leaders need counsel that can see around corners. We anticipate challenges, capture opportunities, and stay ahead of shifting markets.
Meet The Team
A national team of proven experts that bring business, litigation, and regulatory expertise.
Kristen Smith-Dayley
Brian Elliott
Charles R. “Chuck” Kraus
Doug Mitchell
John Mitnick
Katy Reamon
Channah Rose
Cullen Schlievert
Holden Stein
Aaron Swerdlow
Cary Ullman
Jonathan F. Atzen
Scott Wiegand
Patrick Diehl
M. Sidney Donica
Amy Duvanich
Eric Ferraro
Steven Forbes
Marissa Fox
Christopher Grewe
Brian Hicks
Dori V. Karjian
Justin McAnaney
Lauren Mellen
Lindsey Altmeyer
Gardner Bell
Aaron McKenney
Alfred Bridi
Emma Thompson
Charles Caliman
Jeff Drake
Jenna Geuke
Samuel Gintel
Benjamin Golopol
Tyler Hayden
Aliona Ierega
Michael Keskey
Nancy Lee
Jefferson Lin
Morgan Hines
Thomas Soave
Maria Yuen
Hannah Valdez
Representative Matters
Practical counsel across the business lifecycle — from complex transactions and regulatory matters to disputes, investigations, and IP protection.
Commercial Transactions for a National Media Company
Legal Challenge
High volume of commercial agreements across multiple business units required scalable legal support without expanding in-house headcount.
Scale Solution
Served as an extension of the in-house legal team, handling vendor contracts, customer agreements, and licensing deals with fast turnaround and aligned templates.
Outcome
Reduced contract cycle times and increased internal capacity without sacrificing legal oversight or consistency.

Why Clients Choose Scale
“Scale supported us from the earliest stages during YC and through becoming a proper Series A company.”
“Scale meets clients where they are with modern tech and a Silicon Valley approach to growth, timeliness, execution, and the general practice of law.”
“As Sundae’s outside general counsel, Scale provides operational and product advice with a business savvy I have not experienced with any other law firm.”
“Our commitment to our creators drives everything we do, and it is what led us to partner with Scale to help meet the evolving needs of our customers.”
“Over the past year, we’ve had a number of high-stakes opportunities arise, and Scale’s legal team has been endlessly flexible and responsive in helping us meet each of these opportunities head-on.”
“We’re committed to bringing Alinea’s mission to fruition, and grateful to have Scale guiding us on building, financing and scaling for growth. They are truly a startup’s best friend.”
“Scale is a vital extension of my leadership team and I absolutely love working with them.”
“Honest, reliable, trustworthy and defenders of justice. Will use them time and time again!”















































