Michael Laussade Bio

Mike Laussade leads the firm’s Venture Capital and Emerging Companies practice, and routinely counsels early-stage companies in connection with capital raising, M&A transactions, and general business concerns. Mike also represents a number of venture funds and family offices in connection with early-stage investments. Mike’s investment fund practice includes the representation of private funds in all aspects of fund formation, regulatory compliance, and capital raising, as well as in a wide range of M&A and venture capital transactions. Mike has significant experience helping fund sponsors navigate complex structure and compliance issues attendant to fund formation, as well as assisting funds in the negotiation of co- investments and joint venture relationships. Mike also serves as a director and general counsel of Meat Fight, Inc., a non-profit organization that hosts outlandish food competitions to raise funds for multiple sclerosis research and athletes living with MS.