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Overview

Here is a list of pro-bono legal support you can look into so you don't need to pay thousands for Elle Woods. Fast Forward has a relationship with these legal firms and we are pleased to refer you to any of the firms as needed.

Legal Services

Wilson Sonsini

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati (WSGR) can offer pro-bono legal support for nonprofits in our portfolio. Their team is committed to helping early-stage organizations tackle critical legal needs, especially when budgets are tight.

• Areas of support: intellectual property, commercial/technology transactions, software and service agreements, privacy & cybersecurity, and patents.
• Flexible + pro bono: Designed to help organizations get started when funding is limited.
• Office Hours: WSGR also offers 1:1 clinic office hours to answer legal questions (up to 30 min).

How to Join:

• Submit intake form to WSGR outlining your mission, legal needs, timeline, and board members.
• Conflict check + engagement letter: WSGR will run a quick conflict check (1–2 days) and provide an engagement letter before starting.
• For Office Hours: Please reach out to Akshay (Slack or [email protected]) and he will get you connected.

Gunderson Dettmer

General Information

Gunderson Dettmer is a preeminent international law firm with an exclusive focus on the innovation economy. They offer pro-bono services to our teams. Gunderson is particularly helpful for intellectual property and contract issues.

How to Join

Please reach out to Kevin ([email protected]) to get referred to Gunderson. He will check in with the firm to see if they have capacity and will move forward from there.