Startup Law

3 credits · Law School

This course explores areas of law that impact startup enterprises as they launch and grow their operations. Topics include business entity selection, tax structures, founder compensation, protection of business assets, capitalization options, and ethical issues that arise in startup representation. Students also engage with contemporary legal issues in the startup ecosystem, such as board diversity and the rise of mission-based business practices. This course is experiential: student teams design a business model, select the optimal legal structure, draft governance and financing instruments, and simulate a board counseling sessions, contract simulation, and investment pitch. Enrollment limited. [3]