Litigation & Employment Law for Startups

Meet John

John Yow's legal career has provided him exposure to the toughest issues a company can face. He has served as a clerk on the Ninth Circuit, a litigator at Skadden and Arnold & Porter, VP of Legal for The Las Vegas Raiders, General Counsel of a high growth startup, and before law school was a surface warfare officer (nuclear) in the United States Navy. These varied experiences have taught him how to efficiently solve problems and provide practical solutions to startup founders and executives.

Select Career Highlights

  • Navigated founder disputes and departures through negotiation and litigation

  • Oversaw employment law for an NFL team and venture backed startup

  • Negotiated numerous severance agreements

  • Obtained favorable results for startup clients on breach of contract claims

  • Prevailed on dispositive motions in federal and state court



Education

B.S. United States Naval Academy

M.A. Georgetown University

J.D. University of California, Berkeley

Practice Areas

John’s dual experiences as a litigator and in-house corporate attorney uniquely position him to solve your problems. He can write a motion to dismiss, navigate the departure of founder (including equity components), and advise you on a complicated employment matter. If you’re a founder or overwhelmed general counsel, John can manage your employment and litigation matters in an aggressive and efficient manner.

Litigation

Consumer claims

Commercial disputes

Breach of contract claims

Fraud

Unfair Competition

Arbitration

Employment

Founder disputes (founders and company)

Advice and counsel

Single-plaintiff claims

Agency charges

Terminations

Severance agreements

Offer letters

Policy creation

Industries and Other Specialties

Early to mid stage startups

AI and emerging technologies

Sports

Private post-secondary education

Private companies

Individual representation

Contract drafting and review