Kristina Subbotina: 

For over 8 years, Kristina has worked as a corporate lawyer, including roles at Cooley and two venture-backed startups. She has represented some of the world's most innovative startups and top-tier venture funds, covering everything from formation and financing to compliance, day-to-day operations, and exits. She is admitted to practice law in California and New York. Besides being a corporate lawyer, Kristina shares legal & wellness tips for founders on social media.

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Natalia Suvorova: 

Natalia is specializing in M&A / Corporate law. She worked in White & Case's Moscow office for several years, and took part in multiple cross-border M&A deals, as well as providing competition advice and sanctions compliance checks. Natalia studied Law in Moscow and Helsinki universities. Natalia graduated from UC Berkeley, School of Law, with a Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree and a specialization in Business Law. At Berkeley, Natalia was named on the Dean’s List and the Best Legal Memo Award.

Comparing Stock Grants vs. Stock Options: Key Considerations for Equity Compensation

When structuring equity compensation, companies often consider granting stock or offering stock options, each with unique implications on ownership, taxation, and financial risk.
Kristina Subbotina and Natalia Suvorova
November 18, 2024

LLC to C-Corp Conversion vs. Starting Fresh: Navigating the Options

Deciding on the right legal structure for your startup is a pivotal choice with long-term implications for operations, fundraising, and growth.
Kristina Subbotina and Natalia Suvorova
October 21, 2024

Top Five Lessons from Founder Divorces

In the startup world, founder separations are more common than you might think. We've seen outcomes that range from amicable to deeply contentious, each offering valuable insights into how timely and strategic legal actions can significantly shape the course of these situations. Here are five scenarios inspired by real-life cases (with details altered for privacy) and the lessons they teach about navigating founder separations.
Kristina Subbotina and Natalia Suvorova
October 17, 2024

Up to 2 years in prison and $10,000 in fines: a price startups might pay for skipping a 20-minute filing

The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) now mandates US companies to submit Beneficial Ownership Information Reports (BOIRs) of the company’s “beneficial owners” and related company information. The goal is noble and important: enhancing transparency to combat financial crimes. Yet, many founders are still unaware of this requirement, let alone the specifics. Here is what you should know about the BOIR in just 5 minutes.
Kristina Subbotina and Natalia Suvorova
September 19, 2024