
A strong choice for clients in the financial services, technology, and private equity sectors, Goodwin boasts a large team capable of advising on payments, financing for start-ups, litigation involving class actions, and transactional work. Mitzi Chang, based in San Francisco, is recognized for her expertise in investment matters and regulatory guidance on new products within the blockchain and Web3 space, while in Santa Monica, David Ajalat focuses on company formation and structuring, corporate governance, IPOs, and SEC reporting and compliance. In Silicon Valley, Grant Fondo leads in representing venture capital firms, financial institutions, and DAOs in litigation and investigation matters, and working out of Washington DC, Crystal Kaldjob, provides transactional and regulatory counsel to banks and other financial institutions on strategic partnerships. In New York, Meghan Spillane represents individuals and companies in complex civil litigation as well as at all stages of government investigations.
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Key clients
- Affirm, Inc
- a16z Crypto
- Paradigm Operations LP
- True Ventures
- Haun Ventures
- Union Square Ventures
- Benchmark Capital
- Polychain Capital
- Nima Capital
- Foundation Capital
Lawyers
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head
David Ajalat; Mitzi Chang ; Grant Fondo; Meghan Spillane; Karen Ubell; Michael Whalen
Other key lawyers
Crystal Kaldjob