Startup & Growth Services
- Company formation and structuring
- Seed and venture financing
- Equity compensation planning
- Board governance and advisory
- Strategic partnerships and JVs
- M&A and exit planning
Promise Legal
The Law Firm Built for Tomorrow's Economy
We're not your traditional law firm. Promise Legal combines deep legal expertise with genuine technology understanding to serve the innovators, disruptors, and builders shaping our digital future.
Who We Are
A New Model for Legal Excellence
Promise Legal emerged from a simple observation: the traditional law firm model is fundamentally broken for technology companies. Slow communication, opaque billing, and lawyers who don't understand your business—these aren't just inconveniences, they're barriers to innovation.
We built Promise Legal from the ground up to be different. Every aspect of our practice—from our technology stack to our fee structures to our team composition—is designed to deliver exceptional value to companies operating at the intersection of law and technology.
2018
Founded to serve the tech ecosystem
500+
Technology companies served
$2B+
In client valuations supported
Full-Service Legal Excellence
Technology & IP Services
- AI governance and compliance
- SaaS and licensing agreements
- Trademark and copyright strategy
- Trade secret protection
- Open source compliance
- Technology transactions
Regulatory & Compliance
- Privacy law (GDPR, CCPA, COPPA)
- Data security frameworks
- Industry-specific regulations
- Government contracting
- International expansion
- Risk management programs
Specialized Expertise
- Generative AI and LLMs
- Blockchain and Web3
- Fintech and payments
- Healthcare technology
- EdTech and children's privacy
- Cybersecurity and defense tech
The Promise Legal Difference
Technology Native
We don't just work with tech companies—we understand code, architectures, and business models at a technical level.
Speed & Efficiency
24-hour response times, AI-enhanced workflows, and automation that delivers faster without sacrificing quality.
Transparent Pricing
Fixed fees, subscription models, and clear estimates. No surprise bills, no mysterious charges.
True Partnership
We're invested in your success, offering strategic counsel that goes beyond legal compliance.
Risk Innovation
Creative solutions for novel problems, helping you move fast while staying protected.
Education Focus
We empower clients with knowledge through resources, training, and transparent communication.
Client Success Stories
SaaS Startup → Series B
"Promise Legal guided us from incorporation through our $30M Series B. They understood our technology and helped us navigate complex AI regulations that our previous counsel couldn't grasp."
— CTO, AI Analytics Platform
Fintech Compliance Victory
"When we faced regulatory scrutiny, Promise Legal's deep fintech knowledge and relationships turned a potential disaster into a competitive advantage."
— CEO, Payment Processing Startup
Strategic Exit Success
"Their understanding of both legal and technical due diligence helped us achieve a 3x better outcome than we expected in our acquisition."
— Founder, Developer Tools Company
IP Portfolio Protection
"Promise Legal built our entire IP strategy from scratch, turning our technology into defensible assets that attracted enterprise customers."
— Head of Product, B2B SaaS
Our Team
Lawyers Who Get It
Led by Managing Partner Alex Shahrestani, our team combines elite legal training with genuine technology expertise.
Former Founders
Team members who've built and sold companies understand the founder journey
Technical Backgrounds
Computer science degrees and engineering experience inform our legal advice
Industry Veterans
Deep experience in tech, from BigLaw to in-house at major tech companies
Flexible Engagement Models
Choose the relationship that works for your business:
Project-Based
- Fixed-fee packages
- Defined deliverables
- Timeline guarantees
- Perfect for specific needs
Subscription Model
- Monthly retainer
- Predictable costs
- Priority response
- Ideal for ongoing support
Outside GC Services
- Fractional general counsel
- Strategic partnership
- Board participation
- Complete legal leadership
Our Impact Beyond Law
Innovation Advocacy
Active participation in shaping technology law and policy at state and federal levels
Diversity & Inclusion
Supporting underrepresented founders and promoting diversity in tech and law
Education & Mentorship
Regular workshops, CLE programs, and mentorship for emerging tech lawyers
Open Source Contribution
Sharing knowledge through open-source legal documents and frameworks
Ready to Experience the Promise Legal Difference?
Join hundreds of technology companies that have chosen a better way to handle their legal needs. Whether you're pre-seed or pre-IPO, we have the expertise and approach to support your journey.