Darren Freedman Bio

Darren Freedman is a Partner and Chair of the Corporate Department at TroyGould. Darren is a trusted legal and strategic advisor to startups, growth-stage companies, and investors, with a practice that focuses on M&A, venture capital and private equity transactions, and general corporate counseling across a wide range of industries, including technology, food & beverage, spirits, gaming, digital media, entertainment, and real estate. As a startup and M&A attorney, Darren regularly advises founders, executives, and boards on their most important transactions, whether that’s structuring a Series A financing, negotiating a strategic acquisition, or navigating founder or investor disputes. At the same time, clients rely on Darren as a day-to-day outside general counsel, helping them manage risk, scale operations, and make business-critical decisions. Darren takes pride in forming long-term relationships with his clients and acting as a true extension of their team. He’s known for his practical approach, thoughtful negotiation strategies, and ability to deliver value beyond the legal advice, especially when it comes to anticipating issues before they arise and aligning legal strategy with business goals. Darren joined TroyGould in 2008, serves on the firm’s Management Committee, and chairs the firm’s Recruiting Committee.