Independent General Counsel
For anyone
For founders
For investors
For executives
I’m a startup attorney and venture capital investor. Where most lawyers go by the book, I go by the spirit of the law.
For anyone
For founders
For investors
For executives
I’m a startup attorney and venture capital investor. Where most lawyers go by the book, I go by the spirit of the law.
Get in touch
Evan Buhler
I bring creativity to the practice of law, unlocking the startup ecosystem so that builders can create what they want, as safely and speedily as humanly possible.
Law is in my blood
I have had five attorneys in my immediate family - two sisters, a brother and both of my grandparents.
Their specialties include M&A, securities regulation, medical malpractice and bankruptcy. I've learned from the best!
Legal is not complicated
It is just a language that you haven’t learned yet. I bridge that gap, making legal concepts accessible and actionable for entrepreneurs.
Full-stack tech lawyer
From startup formation to exit, I’ve supported clients at every stage. Whether founding, funding, or scaling, I understand both the startup and investor perspectives.
Startup Law
Commercial Contracts
Employment Law
Corporate Governance
Why founders love me.
If I choose to work with you, I’m all-in.
Transparent Pricing
Transparent Pricing
Business Acumen
Business Acumen
Flexible and Understanding
Flexible and Understanding
1 Call Away
1 Call Away
Tech Enabled
Tech Enabled
Complex Pricing
Complex Pricing
Outdated Economic Model
Outdated Economic Model
Bureaucratic Delays
Bureaucratic Delays
Rigid and Old School
Rigid and Old School
Paper-back Writers
Paper-back Writers
Why Me
Why Me
Why Not Big Law
Why Not Big Law
"Evan is Superhuman for legal ops. He has been deeply impactful in the areas of customer contracts and negotiations, allowing us to increase our sales velocity immensely and accelerate our revenue generation."
"Evan is Superhuman for legal ops. He has been deeply impactful in the areas of customer contracts and negotiations, allowing us to increase our sales velocity immensely and accelerate our revenue generation."
Work Experience
Co-Founder & COO
Virgil | 2024
Launched a subscription-based law firm for startups, focused on corporate governance and commercial contracting. Built AI products for lawyers with a world-class engineering team.
Product Consultant
AngelList | 2023
Helped build AngelList Equity – a next-generation cap table management product for startups.
Startup Attorney
Fenwick & West | 2021-2023
Represented startups from formation to Series E, serving as outside general counsel to some of the most innovative companies in the world.
Corporate Attorney
Sidley, Austin | 2019-2020
Worked at one of the world’s largest firms on venture financings, corporate governance, hostile takeover defense and company-side employment litigation.
Prices that fit your need
May vary from case to case
Services
✔ Venture financings
✔ Structuring employee compensation and equity grants
✔ Commercial contracts (terms of service, privacy policies, etc.)
✔ Distribution deals
✔ Licensing deals
✔ Mergers & acquisitions
✔ Executive hiring and termination
✔ Corporate governance and changes to the board
Packages
Monthly Retainer
Integration with your team in your communications channels. Unlimited calls and drafting of contracts of any type. If it’s outside of my wheelhouse, I will bring in an expert.
~ $3,500
Project-based Pricing
Custom upfront pricing for routine startup legal matters (e.g., equity plans, employee stock issuance, employment agreements, and SaaS terms-of-service).
Custom
Hourly
For complex projects with unpredictable scope or new legal issues (e.g., high-stakes licensing negotiations, crypto structuring, or manufacturing and distribution agreements).
$300-$500
Get in touch
Get in touch
Cut my teeth experimenting with …
Impact Litigation
Legislative policy
Immigration Law at Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
Drafting Writs of Certiorari for US Supreme Court
Clerking for Federal Judge in San Francisco
Books
Music
Interests
Religion
Writing Poetry
Running
Rock & Roll
Grassroots Policy
Journalism
Meditation
Yoga
A final note
Your lawyer should empower you, not limit you. My job is to educate you on the law, protect you, and help you execute your vision. I believe contracts are an art, not just a formality.
While I use templates to work quickly, I specialize in crafting custom solutions tailored to your needs.
If you leave this site with one takeaway, I hope it’s that you feel more confident about the legal side of your business and empowered to move forward on your terms.
Your lawyer should empower you, not limit you. My job is to educate you on the law, protect you, and help you execute your vision. I believe contracts are an art, not just a formality.
While I use templates to work quickly, I specialize in crafting custom solutions tailored to your needs.
If you leave this site with one takeaway, I hope it’s that you feel more confident about the legal side of your business and empowered to move forward on your terms.
Legal Space Cowboy
Admitted to practice law in California. This website may be considered attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Independent General Counsel
For anyone
For founders
For investors
For executives
I’m a startup attorney and venture capital investor. Where most lawyers go by the book, I go by the spirit of the law.
For anyone
For founders
For investors
For executives
I’m a startup attorney and venture capital investor. Where most lawyers go by the book, I go by the spirit of the law.
Get in touch
Get in touch
Evan Buhler
I bring creativity to the practice of law, unlocking the startup ecosystem so that builders can create what they want, as safely and speedily as humanly possible.
Law is in my blood
I have had five attorneys in my immediate family - two sisters, a brother and both of my grandparents.
Their specialties include M&A, securities regulation, medical malpractice and bankruptcy. I've learned from the best!
Legal is not complicated
It is just a language that you haven’t learned yet. I bridge that gap, making legal concepts accessible and actionable for entrepreneurs.
Full-stack tech lawyer
From startup formation to exit, I’ve supported clients at every stage. Whether founding, funding, or scaling, I understand both the startup and investor perspectives.
Startup Law
Commercial Contracts
Employment Law
Corporate Governance
Why founders love me.
If I choose to work with you, I’m all-in.
Why Me
Flexible and Understanding
Business Acumen
1 Call Away
Tech Enabled
Transparent Pricing
Complex Pricing
Outdated Economic Model
Bureaucratic Delays
Rigid and Old School
Paper-back Writers
Why Not Big Law
"Evan is Superhuman for legal ops. He has been deeply impactful in the areas of customer contracts and negotiations, allowing us to increase our sales velocity immensely and accelerate our revenue generation."
"Evan is Superhuman for legal ops. He has been deeply impactful in the areas of customer contracts and negotiations, allowing us to increase our sales velocity immensely and accelerate our revenue generation."
Co-Founder & COO
Virgil | 2024
Launched a subscription-based law firm for startups, focused on corporate governance and commercial contracting. Built AI products for lawyers with a world-class engineering team.
Product Consultant
AngelList | 2023
Helped build AngelList Equity – a next-generation cap table management product for startups.
Startup Attorney
Fenwick & West | 2021-2023
Represented startups from formation to Series E, serving as outside general counsel to some of the most innovative companies in the world.
Work Experience
Corporate Attorney
Sidley, Austin | 2019-2020
Worked at one of the world’s largest firms on venture financings, corporate governance, hostile takeover defense and company-side employment litigation.
Prices that fit your need
May vary from case to case
Services
✔ Venture financings
✔ Structuring employee compensation and equity grants
✔ Commercial contracts (terms of service, privacy policies, etc.)
✔ Distribution deals
✔ Licensing deals
✔ Mergers & acquisitions
✔ Executive hiring and termination
✔ Corporate governance and changes to the board
Packages
Monthly Retainer
Integration with your team in your communications channels. Unlimited calls and drafting of contracts of any type. If it’s outside of my wheelhouse, I will bring in an expert.
~ $3,500
Project-based Pricing
Custom upfront pricing for routine startup legal matters (e.g., equity plans, employee stock issuance, employment agreements, and SaaS terms-of-service).
Custom
Hourly
For complex projects with unpredictable scope or new legal issues (e.g., high-stakes licensing negotiations, crypto structuring, or manufacturing and distribution agreements).
$300-$500
Get in touch
Get in touch
Cut my teeth experimenting with …
Impact Litigation
Legislative policy
Immigration Law at Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
Drafting Writs of Certiorari for US Supreme Court
Clerking for Federal Judge in San Francisco
Books
Music
Interests
Religion
Writing Poetry
Running
Rock & Roll
Grassroots Policy
Journalism
Meditation
Yoga
A final note
Your lawyer should empower you, not limit you. My job is to educate you on the law, protect you, and help you execute your vision. I believe contracts are an art, not just a formality.
While I use templates to work quickly, I specialize in crafting custom solutions tailored to your needs.
If you leave this site with one takeaway, I hope it’s that you feel more confident about the legal side of your business and empowered to move forward on your terms.
Admitted to practice law in California. This website may be considered attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Legal Space Cowboy