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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 ...

AI tools are no longer a competitive advantage reserved for well-funded tech giants — they're embedded in the daily operations of startups at every stage. From automating customer support and ...

Founders of social impact startups almost always begin with a deep connection to a problem they’re trying to solve. Whether it’s climate change, economic inequality, access to work, or community ...

What businesses should review to stay compliant with U.S. data privacy laws in 2026. Businesses preparing for 2026 should review five core data privacy risks:

SPZ Legal is pleased to announce that the firm represented Fern in its acquisition by Rain, a global provider of stablecoin-based financial infrastructure.

SPZ Legal is pleased to announce that we represented Striga, a leading blockchain infrastructure company, in its acquisition by Lightspark, a company building open payments for the Internet that are ...

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 ...

How and why startups use priced rounds to raise capital from investors. When you’re running a startup company and looking to secure your next round of funding, you’ll eventually encounter the term ...

Program-related investments (PRIs) are a powerful, often overlooked source of funding for startups and social enterprises in the United States. Unlike traditional venture capital funding or angel ...

We’re excited to share that Sam Taylor and Becky Mancero have been named in the 2025 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America. Becky was recognized in the Corporate Law category and Sam was ...