EXPERIENCED LEGAL COUNSEL FOR STARTUPS

Elahe was extraordinary. She quickly took on a multitude of tasks without dropping any balls and created, from scratch, our legal department. She handled everything from drafting and negotiating critical revenue contracts for our business, lawsuits (real or threatened), employee disputes, regulatory risk, as well as proactive work around the regulations our company needed to meet. She was able to wear many hats including how to balance legal risk vs. startup realities. This is rare for ex-Big Law lawyers, and was really valuable. She quickly and seamlessly fit within the team and became everyone's go-to resource. She was dependable, detail-oriented, and just a great person to have around. She did all of this with rates well below what a Big Law firm would charge us, with no concerns around unexpected and additional billable hours (we've all been there...) and always with a thoughtfulness to the company budget. I'm not exaggerating when I say Elahe probably saved my company from significant legal risks and challenges.

Khaled Kteily

Founder & CEO

Legacy (YC '19)

Elahe's exceptional responsiveness, candid advice, and ability to explain tradeoffs between term language were invaluable assets during the contract negotiation process for MSAs, SOWs, and BAAs for our first set of clients. Her professionalism and expertise made working with her a seamless experience, and I highly recommend her services for any legal needs.  

Chris Schlaepfer

Co-Founder & CEO

Chorrie (YC F24)

Elahe has been a crucial part of our team since the earliest days of Cipher. While our startup is in the social media and music spaces, our solution is ultimately a compliance product. Given our mission is to prevent brands, influencers, and agencies from getting sued, having her on our team as we navigate the legal complexities of IP licensing has been a huge relief. Elahe has led negotiations with some of the biggest music companies in the world, and is now doing the same with even bigger consumer brands. Her ability to navigate multiple industries, at a rate that’s incredibly startup-friendly, has made her our biggest asset as a fractional GC. We couldn't recommend her enough!

Faris Bseiso

Co-Founder & CEO

Cipher

Elahe was instrumental in assisting our company with reviewing and drafting our most critical commercial contracts. Her exceptional attention to detail and commercial expertise were evident throughout the entire 8 months she served as Nayya’s Fractional GC. Elahe's ability to thoroughly analyze and negotiate contract terms ensured that our company's interests were well-protected. We truly appreciated her dedication and professionalism in handling our legal needs. We highly recommend Elahe to anyone seeking a reliable and detail-oriented lawyer for their business.

Sina Chehrazi

Founder & Chairman

Nayya

When our Head of Legal went on paternity leave, Elahe stepped in seamlessly to cover our legal needs during this crucial time. She dove right into the complexities of our highly regulated product and quickly prioritized where her focus was needed most. She efficiently handled a wide range of legal issues, providing practical and constructive advice to our team. Her ability to navigate our diverse legal challenges with ease was hugely helpful. Thank you Elahe!

Alexia Arts

COO

Gaia

During a critical juncture for our company, Elahe stepped in and managed our situation with exceptional care and composure. As a startup founder in the AI and video content generation space, I find her expertise invaluable. She provides the peace of mind that comes from knowing your legal affairs are in the most capable hands. I look forward to our continued partnership.

Sali Igbal Ferad

Founder & CEO

Morfeu AI