We’re excited to welcome Paige Southworth to the SPZ Legal team as Startup Counsel! Paige is a corporate transactional attorney who advises emerging companies, entrepreneurs, and venture capital investors in a broad range of corporate transactions, including venture capital financings, corporate governance initiatives, and mergers and acquisitions. Her deep understanding of the startup lifecycle—combined with her enthusiasm for helping founders bring big ideas to life—makes her a perfect fit for our team.
Before joining SPZ Legal, Paige began her legal career as an emerging growth and venture capital associate at Shearman & Sterling LLP (now A&O Shearman) and DLA Piper LLP. There, she gained extensive experience advising startups of all sizes and across various industries on complex corporate legal matters. Her work included cross-border transactions spanning multiple jurisdictions, giving her valuable insight into the global startup and investment landscape.
Paige is passionate about partnering with founders who think outside the box to grow their companies and make a lasting impact on the world. Her collaborative approach, practical mindset, and dedication to helping clients navigate everything from early formation decisions to exit strategies make her a trusted advisor to startups and investors alike.
Paige earned her J.D. from the University of Texas School of Law. She graduated cum laude from Vanderbilt University, where she completed a triple major in Political Science, Latin American Studies, and Spanish & Portuguese. She also studied abroad at the University of Buenos Aires in Argentina and went on to earn an M.A. in Latin American Studies at Vanderbilt, focusing on human rights organizations.
Outside of her legal work, Paige is an avid reader, budding gardener, and aspiring chef. She enjoys hiking, traveling, and spending time in nature—always curious to learn and explore new perspectives.
Paige’s addition strengthens SPZ Legal’s ability to serve startups and investors with forward-thinking, practical legal guidance. Her blend of technical expertise and genuine enthusiasm for helping founders succeed aligns perfectly with our firm’s mission to empower innovation through approachable, business-minded legal counsel.
Please join us in welcoming Paige to the SPZ Legal team! We look forward to the incredible contributions she’ll make to our clients and the startup community.