Lee Schindler
Lee serves as corporate counsel to high-growth technology and life science companies and the VCs and corporate venture groups that invest in such companies.
Lee Schindler regularly advises clients across a range of industries and tech, including software as a service, cloud infrastructure, gaming, artificial intelligence/machine learning, data security, blockchain, fintech, e-commerce, uncrewed aerial vehicles, clean tech, healthcare, and biotechnology. He works with many companies that have emanated from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Harvard University, the University of Washington, or other academic or research institutions.
Lee has counseled companies from their earliest stages of growth through exit events, including initial public offerings and mergers and acquisitions (M&A). He guides emerging companies and the VC community through all critical points in the company lifecycle, including entity formation, board matters, securities law compliance, equity compensation, financings, M&A, and public offerings. He also works closely with his clients on fundraising strategy.
Areas of focus
Industries
Services
Education & Credentials
Education
- Harvard Law School, J.D., Editor, Harvard Journal of Law and Technology, 2005
- University of Texas at Austin, B.A., with highest honors, Phi Beta Kappa, 2002
Bar and Court Admissions
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Washington
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Massachusetts
Professional Recognition
Ranked in Chambers USA "America’s Leading Lawyers" for Startups & Emerging Companies, 2024
Listed in Thomson Reuters “Stand-out Lawyers,” 2024
Listed in The Best Lawyers in America 2020-2021: Venture Capital Law
Selected for "40 Under 40," a recognition of dynamic leaders in the business community who are under the age of 40, Puget Sound Business Journal, 2018
Received the "Civil Rights Pro Bono Recognition Award" from the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law in Boston, MA
Named a Greater Seattle Technology Ecosystem “Top Corporate Lawyer,” iInnovate Leadership Network, Study & Entrepreneur’s Guide, 2017
Impact
Community Involvement
- Technology Alliance, Board Member
News
Professional Experience
Emerging Company Clients: Financings
AdaptX, Inc.
Represented AdaptX, Inc. in its Series A-2 preferred stock financing.
Algorithmia Inc.
Represented Algorithmia Inc. in its Series B preferred stock financing.
Aminex Therapeutics, Inc.
Represented Aminex Therapeutics, Inc. in its Series B and Series C preferred stock financings.
Amira Learning, Inc.
Represented Amira Learning, Inc. in its Series A and Series B preferred stock financings.
Audicus, Inc.
Represented Audicus, Inc. in its Series A preferred stock financing.
Avvo, Inc.
Represented Avvo, Inc. in its Series D and Series E preferred stock financings.
Banzai International, Inc.
Represented Banzai International, Inc. in its Series A preferred stock financing.
BitTitan, Inc.
Represented BitTitan, Inc. in its Series A preferred stock financing.
Blaze BioScience, Inc.
Represented Blaze BiosScience, Inc. in its Series B-1 preferred stock financing.
Crayon, Inc.
Represented Crayon, Inc. in its Series Seed and Series A preferred stock financing.
DroneSeed Co.
Represented DroneSeed Co. in its Series Seed and Series A preferred stock financings.
Highspot, Inc.
Represented Highspot, Inc. in its Series C, Series D, Series D-1, Series E, and Series F preferred stock financings.
Just Biotherapeutics, Inc.
Represented Just Biotherapeutics, Inc. in its Series A and Series A2 preferred stock financings.
Maximal Learning, Inc.
Represented Maximal Learning, Inc. in its Series Seed preferred stock financing.
Pymetrics, Inc.
Represented Pymetrics, Inc. in its Series Seed, Series A and Series B preferred stock financings.
The Riveter, Inc.
Represented The Riveter, Inc. in its Series Seed and Series A preferred stock financings.
Showdigs
Represented Showdigs in its Series Seed II preferred stock financing.
Tektonic AI
Represented Tektonic AI in its Series Seed preferred stock financing.
Trovares Inc.
Represented Trovares Inc. in its Series A preferred stock financing.
Upbound, Inc.
Represented Upbound, Inc. in its Series A and Series B preferred stock financings.
Wyze Labs, Inc.
Represented Wyze Labs, Inc. in its Series A1 and Series B preferred stock financings.
Emerging Company Clients: M&A Transactions
Algorithmia Inc.
Represented Algorithmia Inc. in its acquisition by DataRobot.
Avvo, Inc.
Represented Avvo, Inc. in its acquisition by Internet Brands.
Banzai International, Inc.
Represented Banzai International, Inc. in its acquisition of High Attendance and Demio.
Blueprint Registry, Inc.
Represented Blueprint Registry, Inc. in its acquisition by David’s Bridal.
BuildPulse, Inc.
Represented Buildpulse, Inc. in its acquisition by CopperTree Analytics.
Cloudant, Inc.
Represented Cloudant, Inc. in its acquisition by IBM.
JUST Biotherapeutics, Inc.
Represented Just Biotherapeutics, Inc. in its acquisition by Evotec.
Panjiva, Inc.
Represented Panjiva, Inc. in its acquisition by S&P.
Placed, Inc.
Represented Placed, Inc. in its acquisition by Snap.
Skyward IO, Inc.
Represented Skyward IO, Inc. in its acquisition by Verizon.
Stabilitas Intelligence Communications, Inc.
Represented Stabilitas, Inc. in its acquisition by OnSolve.
Z2Live, Inc.
Represented Z2Live, Inc. in its acquisition by King Digital Entertainment.
Venture Capital Clients
Flying Fish Partners
Represented Flying Fish Partners in various investments.
Madrona Venture Group
Represented Madrona Venture Group in various investments.
Pioneer Square Labs
Represented PSL Ventures in various investments.
Second Avenue Partners
Represented Second Avenue Partners in various investments.
Telegraph Hill Partners
Represented Telegraph Hill Partners in various investments.
Voyager Capital
Represented Voyager Capital in various investments.
WestRiver Group
Represented WestRiver Group in various investments.
Corporate Venture Capital Clients
Amazon.com, Inc.
Represented Amazon in its Alexa Fund, Climate Pledge Fund and other various investments.
First Data Corporation
Represented First Data Corporation in various investments by First Data Ventures.
Pacira Biosciences, Inc.
Represented Pacira Biosciences in various investments.
The Boeing Company
Represented Boeing in its various HorizonX investments.
Zillow Group
Represented Zillow in various investments.
Other
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Represented the Gates Foundation in various investments from its Strategic Investment Fund.
Intellectual Ventures
Represented Intellectual Ventures in various spinoffs.