Corporate, Securities and M&A Lawyers for Entrepreneurs and their Businesses

AllRise represents early stage companies on formation and equity fundraising rounds. We also counsel clients on commercial contracts and significant business combinations (buy and sell side) in a wide range of industries.

Complimentary Consultation on Corporate, Securities and M&A Law with Founder Leslee Cohen

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Starting a New Business, Fundraising or Selling your Company? We've Got You!

AllRise counsels startups and growth stage companies on formation, founder/advisor equity grants and early fundraising rounds, from “friends and family” and angel to VC (Series Seed, A and B).

We also draft and negotiate contracts such as stockholder and LLC agreements, employment/contractor agreements, equity incentive plans, SaaS/license agreements, Ts and Cs, privacy policies, co-pack/manufacturing agreements, supply/distribution agreements and MSAs.

As transactional lawyers, we structure and document mergers and acquisitions, JVs and tender offers.

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Why Entreprenista recommends
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We actually care about legal fees.

We use term sheets and focus on efficiency to keep fees as low as possible, while providing top quality lawyers and legal services.

I founded a startup too.

It’s HARD.  Every service provider in imagination wants your money.  Your to-do list never ends.  You are excited but SO tired.  Keep going anyway!

We are with you from seed to exit.

From what entity type should you form to that giant exit in your future, we protect you legally through it all!

Testimonials

I have worked with several of the talented lawyers at AllRise and can report that they are each highly skilled attorneys trained by top firms, but also a pleasure to work with. They truly understand the needs of entrepreneurs—including creativity, flexibility and efficiency. Rather than over-lawyering, they focus on what the client needs from a business and execution perspective. They’ve handled contracts and M&A transactions for my own company and for my clients—even for my own children’s companies. I make it a point to recommend AllRise on a regular basis and am proud to do so. They offer value and excellence.

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David Kirsenbaum

CEO of MeadeConnect

As a first-time founder and woman of color navigating the intricacies of fundraising, working with Leslee was a game- changer. Having a lawyer who understood the complexities of early-stage fundraising and future rounds and the unique challenges women face made all the difference. Leslee’s team combined professionalism, approachability and advocacy. They broke down complex concepts into actionable insights, producing investor-friendly documents while fiercely protecting us. Their ability to demystify the fundraising process gave me confidence at every step. It’s incredibly inspiring to work with someone who understands and champions female founders when our voices aren’t always heard.

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Yasameen Sajady

Founder of Maazah, Inc.

A Message from AllRise Legal Counsel, LLC Founder, Leslee Cohen

My Own Startup Journey--From Big Law to Boutique Firm Founder

After graduating from NYU Law, Leslee Cohen started her practice at a Wall Street firm, spent 13 years at a large Chicago-based firm. She left to found AllRise based on her desire to work with entrepreneurs.
Leslee also wanted to solve two needs facing big law:  first, experienced securities lawyers to service small businesses at affordable rates; and, second, a model to retain and advance female attorneys. AllRise hires lawyers who need flex-time.  They are top-notch professionals gratified to do compelling work AND be moms/daughters/wives/sisters, board members, charity workers and friends.