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Scale LLP
Scale LLP
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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.
Lindsey Altmeyer
Counsel
Jonathan F. Atzen
Partner
Gardner Bell
Counsel
Alfred Bridi
Counsel
Charles Caliman
Counsel
Patrick Diehl
Partner
M. Sidney Donica
Partner
Jeff Drake
Counsel
Amy Duvanich
Partner
Brian Elliott
Practice Group Leader
Eric Ferraro
Partner
Steven Forbes
Partner
Marissa Fox
Partner
Jenna Geuke
Counsel
Samuel Gintel
Counsel
Benjamin Golopol
Counsel
Christopher Grewe
Partner
Tyler Hayden
Counsel
Brian Hicks
Partner
Morgan Hines
Associate
Aliona Ierega
Counsel
Dori V. Karjian
Partner
Michael Keskey
Counsel
Charles R. “Chuck” Kraus
Practice Group Leader
Nancy Lee
Counsel
Jefferson Lin
Counsel
Justin McAnaney
Partner
Aaron McKenney
Counsel
Lauren Mellen
Counsel
Doug Mitchell
Partner
Katy Reamon
Partner
Channah Rose
Partner
Cullen Schlievert
Partner
Kristen Smith-Dayley
Practice Group Leader
Thomas Soave
Associate
Holden Stein
Partner
Aaron Swerdlow
Partner
Emma Thompson
Counsel
Cary Ullman
Practice Group Leader
Scott Wiegand
Partner
Maria Yuen
Associate
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
“Now, I feel like I’ve won the lottery — independence plus a national team.”
“My advice? Bet on yourself. You’ll be surprised how happy you are when you do.”
“At Scale, I don’t wait for someone to promote me. If I want a raise, I give myself a raise.”
“It was powerful to realize I had helped lead the biggest transactions of ten different companies in just one year at 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!”
