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Services
Corporate & Securities
Corporate Counsel that Fuels Growth
From formation to M&A, deals move faster with less friction. Clients get strategies that protect value and opportunities that drive growth at every stage.
Our attorneys help clients:
• Build frameworks that protect founders, attract investors, and withstand due diligence
• Implement governance that meets regulatory and board expectations
• Close transactions that advance business and shareholder goals
• Advise on funds, securities, and cross-border strategies
• Craft commercial agreements that evolve with operations
Litigation & Regulatory
Advocacy that Protects What Matters Most
High-stakes disputes and regulatory compliance managed with experience and judgement. Clients get reduced disruption, protected reputations, and strong positions for what comes next.
We represent clients in:
• Regulatory enforcement matters requiring nuanced legal and reputational strategy
• White collar defense of business executives and politically-targeted individuals
• Arbitration, mediation, and trial, aligning every tactic with business priorities
• Complex matters requiring strategic positioning, leveraging case asymmetry to achieve optimal outcomes
Intellectual Property
Protecting Innovation, Preserving Advantage
IP portfolios and disputes managed as business assets. Clients get protection for innovations and brands – and strategic guidance that turns IP into a business asset.
We help companies:
• Enforce IP rights through focused, senior-led litigation teams
• Defend against infringement claims with insight and control
• Integrate IP strategy into broader business and growth objectives
• Manage copyright, trade secret, and licensing matters with commercial pragmatism.
General Counsel Services
In-House Judgment, On Demand
We operate as your legal team – embedded, flexible, and responsive. Clients get in-house efficiency with full-service capability – and experienced counsel without the headcount.
We serve as fractional or interim general counsel to:
• Stabilize operations and ensure continuity through transitions
• Manage contracts, compliance, HR, and privacy with executive-level judgment
• Oversee dispute resolution and risk management with full-service depth
• Integrate seamlessly with leadership teams and internal functions
Why Clients Choose 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!”
Representative Matters
Practical counsel across the business lifecycle — from complex transactions and regulatory matters to disputes, investigations, and IP protection.
Intellectual Property
Global Brand Protection & ITC Enforcement for a Billion-Dollar Consumer Brand
Legal Challenge
Counterfeits and unauthorized distribution were eroding brand equity, weakening channel control, and threatening global market share.
Scale Solution
Stabilized and strengthened core IP functions. Audited and optimized international distribution practices. Built and launched a unified global brand-protection and enforcement program, including ITC action against knock-off competitors
Outcome
A comprehensive, end-to-end IP strategy that materially reduced infringement, restored control across global channels, and fortified the market position of a billion-dollar brand.
Corporate & Securities
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.
General Counsel Services
Publicly Traded Energy and Natural Resources Company
Legal Challenge
Newly public company with no in-house GC infrastructure. Needed corporate governance, reporting, capital markets support, and board management – while reducing reliance on costly AmLaw counsel.
Scale Solution
Served as Outside GC and Corporate Secretary. Built the company’s first-cycle public governance function, managed reporting, supported board and committee operations, and oversaw commercial and capital markets initiatives. Delivered services through a predictable monthly retainer with scalable project support.
Outcome
Replaced two AmLaw 20 firms. Delivered more than $1M in annual savings. Built a functional, scalable GC office for a newly public company.
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We’re Ready For What’s Next
From complex deals to day-to-day counsel – delivered with speed, insight, and judgment.




