Savvy. Approachable. Experienced.
Helen is a seasoned corporate and securities attorney at Bernstein Shur, specializing in guiding entrepreneurs, startups, and investors through the complexities of early-to mid-stage financing.
With an emphasis on compliance with federal and state securities laws, Helen provides strategic counsel to corporate clients at various stages of development, from entity formation to exit strategies.
What she's great at
Helen excels at collaboratively driving transactions forward to closing, providing pragmatic, actionable guidance to clients. Her areas of focus include:
- Capital-Raising Transactions
- Leading operating companies in structuring and executing early and later-stage financing in compliance with securities laws.
- Preparing comprehensive disclosure documents to ensure compliance and transparency.
- Advising on angel and venture capital investment structures.
- Investor Due Diligence & Deal Negotiation
- Guiding investors and high-net-worth individuals in review of offering documents.
- Conducting thorough due diligence and negotiating favorable deal terms.
- Outside General Counsel Services
- Providing ongoing legal counsel to businesses.
- Corporate Formation and Governance
- Guiding business entities through formation, entity selection, and corporate structure considerations.
- Representing B-corps, benefit corporations, and other alternative business entities.
- Representing mature businesses in matters of complex corporate governance.
How she delivers
Helen is dedicated to helping businesses achieve their goals. She advises startups raising capital to execute their business plans, serves as “outside general counsel,” and takes pride in being part of a growing company’s team of advisors. Her ability to explain complex legal concepts in plain English ensures clients understand the full implications of their transactions.
Why you'll enjoy working with her
Clients appreciate Helen’s dedication to getting deals done and her enthusiasm for learning about new ideas. Her collaborative approach and commitment to understanding each client’s unique needs make her a trusted advisor.
Who she is off the clock
Outside of her legal practice, Helen enjoys spending time outdoors. In the summer, she can often be found in her garden, and in the winter, she enjoys skiing with her husband and young sons.