Listen to this articleLowenstein Sandler LLP is launching a formal practice aimed at helping mission-driven companies and investors navigate the rapidly growing social innovation economy.
Drawing on the Roseland-based law firm’s deep bench of corporate, fund formation, regulatory and intellectual property lawyers, the social impact group will provide cross-disciplinary counsel and strategic legal solutions that align social and environmental objectives with business performance.
The new practice also aligns with Lowenstein’s well-established tradition of advancing public interest through pro bono work as well as other forms of civic and philanthropic engagement, the firm said in a Dec. 11 press release.
According to Lowenstein, the team will serve clients across the social innovation sector, including:
- Social enterprises structured as traditional corporations, public benefit corporations and hybrid entities
- Impact fund managers
- Institutional investors
- Foundations and operating nonprofits
- Family offices and high net worth individuals
- Corporate venture capital and other socially motivated investors
Chandra Shih, a partner with Lowenstein’s emerging companies and venture capital practice in Palo Alto, Calif., said, “Our clients are building organizations that marry purpose with performance, and they need legal partners who understand the nuances of social impact.”
“Lowenstein’s collaborative culture brings together authorities across the areas of capital formation, governance, regulatory compliance, and social justice to help founders and investors achieve durable outcomes and positive community impact,” she said.
Members of Shih’s team span many of Lowenstein’s practice areas and offices, such as:
