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A highly skilled transactional attorney, Morgan brings significant experience advising companies at all stages and across a range of ...](https://spzlegal.com/blog/morgan-kasenchak-joins-spz) ## [![](https://spzlegal.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ManceroOnesToWatch2026.png?width=760&height=428&name=ManceroOnesToWatch2026.png) Becky Mancero Named to Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for Second Year Ryan Shaening Pokrasso | Aug 20, 2026 We're thrilled to share that SPZ Legal partner Becky Mancero has been selected for inclusion in the seventh edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America for her expertise in Corporate Law. This ...](https://spzlegal.com/blog/becky-mancero-best-lawyers-ones-to-watch-2026) ## [![](https://spzlegal.com/hs-fs/hubfs/mosey1.png?width=760&height=428&name=mosey1.png) SPZ Legal Advises Mosey in Acquisition by Gusto | SPZ Legal Ryan Shaening Pokrasso | Apr 16, 2026 SPZ Legal is pleased to announce that the firm represented Mosey in its acquisition by Gusto, a leading people platform trusted by hundreds of thousands of businesses across the United States.](https://spzlegal.com/blog/spz-legal-advises-mosey-in-its-acquisition-by-gusto) ## [![](https://spzlegal.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Senior%20Startup%20Counsel%20(1).png?width=760&height=428&name=Senior%20Startup%20Counsel%20(1).png) Senior Startup Counsel Role at SPZ Legal Ryan Shaening Pokrasso | Apr 16, 2026 We're thrilled to share an exciting update at SPZ Legal. Effective February 1, 2026, Gea Kang, Sam Taylor, and Hannah Porter have been promoted to the role of Senior Startup Counsel (SSC), joining ...](https://spzlegal.com/blog/promotions-to-senior-startup-counsel-recognizing-experience-investing-in-careers) ## [![](https://spzlegal.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2026%20Chambers%20blog.png?width=760&height=428&name=2026%20Chambers%20blog.png) SPZ Legal Recognized in Chambers Spotlight California 2026 Ryan Shaening Pokrasso | Apr 13, 2026 We're thrilled to announce that SPZ Legal has once again been recognized in the Chambers Spotlight California 2026 Guide in the category of Startups & Emerging Companies — marking our second ...](https://spzlegal.com/blog/spz-legal-earns-back-to-back-recognition-in-chambers-spotlight-california-2026) ## [![](https://spzlegal.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SPZ%20Legal%20Redfast%20Acquisition.png?width=760&height=428&name=SPZ%20Legal%20Redfast%20Acquisition.png) SPZ Legal Advises Redfast on Acquisition by Recurly Ryan Shaening Pokrasso | Jul 3, 2025 SPZ Legal is proud to have advised Redfast in its acquisition by Recurly, a leading subscription management and billing platform. The acquisition, announced May 7, 2025, represents a significant ...](https://spzlegal.com/blog/redfast-acquisition) ## [![](https://spzlegal.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SPZ%20Legal%20LP%20Recognized%20by%20Chambers.jpg?width=760&height=428&name=SPZ%20Legal%20LP%20Recognized%20by%20Chambers.jpg) SPZ Legal Named in Chambers Spotlight California 2025 Guide Ryan Shaening Pokrasso | Apr 17, 2025 In April, 2025, SPZ Legal received recognition in the category of Startups & Emerging Companies in the inaugural Chambers Spotlight California 2025 Guide. We are absolutely honored and humbled to ...](https://spzlegal.com/blog/spz-legal-recognized-by-chambers-spotlight-california) ## [![](https://spzlegal.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SPZ%20Legal%20LP%20Hero%20Background.png?width=760&height=428&name=SPZ%20Legal%20LP%20Hero%20Background.png) Hannah Porter Joins SPZ Legal as Startup & VC Attorney Ryan Shaening Pokrasso | Aug 8, 2024 We are thrilled to announce that Hannah Porter has joined our team as Startup Counsel! Hannah brings extensive expertise as a corporate transactional attorney. Her impressive background in working ...](https://spzlegal.com/blog/hannah-porter-joins-spz) ## [![](https://spzlegal.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SPZ%20Legal%20LP%20Hero%20Background%20(5).png?width=760&height=428&name=SPZ%20Legal%20LP%20Hero%20Background%20(5).png) WindBorne Closes $15M Series A with Khosla Ventures Hash Zahed | Jul 9, 2024 WindBorne Systems is innovating weather and climate tech with its sensing balloon technology and record-breaking AI-powered weather forecasts. By designing, manufacturing, and deploying a ...](https://spzlegal.com/blog/windbornes-series-a-funding-with-khosla-ventures) ## [![](https://spzlegal.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Data%20Privacy%20Certification%20Announcement%20(1).png?width=760&height=428&name=Data%20Privacy%20Certification%20Announcement%20(1).png) David De La Flor Earns CIPP/E Data Privacy Certification Ryan Shaening Pokrasso | Jun 21, 2024 We are thrilled to announce that David De La Flor, a key team member at SPZ Legal, has recently achieved the Certified Information Privacy Professional/Europe (CIPP/E) certification from the ...](https://spzlegal.com/blog/de-la-flor-data-privacy-certification) Previous [Next](https://spzlegal.com/blog/tag/news/page/2) [![spz-legal-logo-2024](https://spzlegal.com/hubfs/logos/spz-legal-logo-2024.svg)](https://spzlegal.com/) Categories - [Funding](https://spzlegal.com/blog/tag/funding) - [Incorporation](https://spzlegal.com/blog/tag/incorporation) - [Employment](https://spzlegal.com/blog/tag/employment) - [Contracts](https://spzlegal.com/blog/tag/contracts) - [Data Privacy](https://spzlegal.com/blog/tag/data-privacy) - [Firm Culture](https://spzlegal.com/blog/tag/firm-culture) - [M&A](https://spzlegal.com/blog/tag/ma) - [News](https://spzlegal.com/blog/tag/news) - [Social Enterprise](https://spzlegal.com/blog/tag/social-enterprise) - [Acquired](https://spzlegal.com/blog/tag/acquired) - [Intellectual Property](https://spzlegal.com/blog/tag/intellectual-property) - [Client Engagement](https://spzlegal.com/blog/tag/client-engagement) - [Nonprofit](https://spzlegal.com/blog/tag/nonprofit) - [AI](https://spzlegal.com/blog/tag/ai) - [Artificial Intelligence](https://spzlegal.com/blog/tag/artificial-intelligence) Recent Posts - [Commercial and Technology Transactions Attorney Morgan Kasenchak Joins SPZ Legal](https://spzlegal.com/blog/morgan-kasenchak-joins-spz) - [Becky Mancero Recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for Second Consecutive Year](https://spzlegal.com/blog/becky-mancero-best-lawyers-ones-to-watch-2026) - [What We Fix in Diligence Over and Over Again Before a Financing or Exit](https://spzlegal.com/blog/startup-legal-issues-before-financing-exit) - [Becky Mancero on the Melissa Widner Podcast: Cap Tables, Equity Mistakes, and AI in the Legal World](https://spzlegal.com/blog/becky-mancero-on-the-melissa-widner-podcast-cap-tables-equity-mistakes-ai-in-the-legal-world) - [Spinning Out a Product Into a New Startup: Legal Issues Founders Need to Solve Early](https://spzlegal.com/blog/spinning-out-product-new-startup-legal-guide) - [Converting an LLC to a Corporation: When It Makes Sense and How to Do It Without Creating a Mess](https://spzlegal.com/blog/converting-llc-to-corporation-startup-guide) - [The Role of LOIs in M&As: Structuring Letters of Intent](https://spzlegal.com/blog/the-role-of-lois-in-mas-structuring-letters-of-intent) - [Exit Structures: Mergers, Acquisitions, & Tax Treatment](https://spzlegal.com/blog/exit-structures-mergers-acquisitions-tax-treatment) Locations **San Francisco Bay Area, California** **Milwaukee, Wisconsin** **Los Angeles, California** **Denver, Colorado** **Miami, Florida** **Austin, Texas** Contact Us [Email](https://spzlegal.com/contact) Follow Us - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/spz-legal) Startup Topics - [Formation](https://spzlegal.com/blog/tag/incorporation) - [Funding](https://spzlegal.com/blog/tag/funding) - [Employment](https://spzlegal.com/blog/tag/employment) - [Intellectual Property](https://spzlegal.com/blog/tag/intellectual-property) - [Data Privacy](https://spzlegal.com/blog/tag/data-privacy) - [Commercial Agreements](https://spzlegal.com/blog/tag/contracts) - [M&A Law](https://spzlegal.com/blog/tag/ma) © 2026 [SPZ Legal, P.C. 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