Human Spirit at the Foundation of Venture

We provide business and corporate legal counsel to private and emerging companies built by independent minds

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Navigate complexity. Mitigate risk.

We believe attorneys are most effective when they draw inspiration from outside traditional law firm models. We use a human-centered, interdisciplinary approach to solving legal problems that is informed by design thinking. This enables us to move beyond convention and implement legal strategies that are useful, usable, and aligned with business objectives – helping our clients navigate complexity and mitigate risk.

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We Are

Genuine

We build real relationships with our team, clients, and community. We communicate openly and connect with candor.

Intentional

We design our lives and work with purpose. We focus on solutions, stakeholders, and impact to create results that are beautiful.

Exploratory

We remain curious, question assumptions, and seek new paths forward. We venture beyond the obvious, test perspectives, and invite discovery.

Radical

We honor and depart from tradition. We dream big and ask: “Wouldn’t it be rad if…?”

Services and Expertise

Whether you’re just getting started or building something meaningful, we offer legal counsel aligned with your needs. Our support is delivered through three service models, each designed to meet you where you are. Across these services, we advise on a range of business and corporate matters to help you create the legal framework necessary to build with confidence.

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Expertise

Services

General Counsel

Day to day legal advice and representation on business and corporate matters

Supplementary Counsel

Periodic legal advice and representation to fill gaps or provide an alternative to a company’s in house or big law team

Deal Counsel

Representation in a specific business or corporate transaction

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Our Team

We are legal professionals who practice with rigor and open inquiry. Each engagement is grounded in understanding our client’s business – its current state, goals, opportunities, and constraints. We prioritize clarity, collaboration, and strategic alignment, working not just as advisors but as partners in building ventures with enduring value and purpose.

Our Culture

We value depth and discernment over haste. We encourage open dialogue and continuous learning, believing that the law shouldn’t impede progress but should advance bold ideas into businesses with lasting impact.

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Tara Pelan

Testimonials

PELAN Law has been a perfect partner for us. They know how to work with growing startups, and I know I can rely on their advice and fast response time.

Rasto Ivanic,

GroupSolver

I can’t say enough good things about working with PELAN Law. Tara recently guided me through a major company transition and did so with incredible grace, clarity, and professionalism. She combines deep legal expertise with a level of kindness and composure that’s rare to find.

Audrey Rumsby,

EDITH

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