About Us
OUR PHILOSOPHY
Our core philosophy is to “Empower Startup Success” which drives everything we do.
OUR PREDICTABLE AND REASONABLE FEES
NEXT offers dozens of fixed price packages covering a broad range of legal needs of startup companies; including formation, intellectual property, employment, compensation, seed stage financings, and much more.
NEXT, as part of Shulman Rogers, a full-service law firm with a regional, national, and global practice can support startups for their full life cycle including stage growth financing rounds, and M&A (growth through acquisition and exits). The team offers access to “big Law” expertise at rates that are 30% to 50% below that of larger national and global law firms.
OUR CLIENT SERVICES TEAM STRUCTURE
NEXT clients receive legal guidance and services through a high-touch, hands-on legal services team approach. We recognize the importance of regular access to seasoned attorneys with the experience of guiding clients from both legal and strategic perspectives. As a result, each project is led by a Senior attorney and may include an associate and paralegal. Each client also receives a legal customer relationship manager, who is a member of the NEXT team and helps to coordinate legal needs. In addition, as a client of NEXT, you will always have regular access to one of the Chairs of the NEXT practice group.
OUR TECHNOLOGY PLATFORM
NEXT has integrated a variety of premier AI and cloud-based technology platforms and tools to make working together more collaborative, responsive, and efficient. These tools allow your NEXT team to assist you in managing areas including an AI Data room, cap table management, project management, and communications.
MY NEXT RAISE PLATFORM
My Next Raise is a platform that supports startups in becoming Legally Investor Ready. Being Legally Investor Ready builds unshakable trust, reduces costly legal risks, and positions your startup for a successful fundraising process.
Access to a Powerful AI Enabled Data Room: Investors will expect your legal and corporate documents to be organized in a structured and secure data room. Get organized, identify what is missing, and share with investors. Also access other tools that support investor readiness.
Investor Community: Our Investor Office Hours connects you with our impressive network of investors in a relaxed, one-on-one setting where you get personalized feedback and build relationships in a low-pressure environment.
Educational Resources: We give you what you need to understand the fundraising process to reduce risk and avoid costly mistakes. Find masterclasses, webinars, workshops, checklists and more.
Entrepreneur Community: A vibrant Community where founders connect with experienced peers who have successfully raised funds. Get mentorship, honest advice, and proven fundraising strategies.
Our Trusted Partners: We recognize the need by every company to add key business support services at critical growth milestones. Our Trusted Partners are carefully identified service providers in Accounting, Banking, Cap Table, Marketing and Branding and Insurance and more.