Reneé
Devallon
VP, Business & Legal Affairs at Muck Rack
"Foundations for the Future: Legal, IP Strategy, and Governance Essentials"
"Foundations for the Future: Legal, IP Strategy, and Governance Essentials"
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Session: Foundations for the Future: Legal, IP Strategy, and Governance Essentials
In today’s fast-paced innovation landscape, building a successful startup requires more than a great idea—it demands a strong legal and strategic foundation. This session is designed for entrepreneurs, founders, and tech leaders looking to navigate the complex world of legal compliance, intellectual property protection, and governance with confidence.This session will cover critical startup milestones, including choosing the right business structure, securing and managing IP assets, investor-ready governance practices, and common legal pitfalls to avoid. Attendees will gain actionable insights to future-proof their ventures, protect their innovations, and lead with clarity and control from day one. Whether you're just launching or scaling fast, this session will equip you with the tools to lead boldly and build with intention.
Key Takeaways
- Legal pitfalls to avoid
- Best practices to be due diligence ready
- Protecting you investment: Equity and IP considerations
Bio
Reneé Devallon is an attorney with over 10 years of legal expertise, specializing in establishing and leading organizations’ legal and compliance functions.She currently serves as Vice President of Business & Legal Affairs at Muck Rack (a PR focused SaaS company) overseeing all legal matters including contracting, IP, privacy, product, AI, labor and employment, and M&A.
Reneé has previously held roles in media and big law focused on intellectual property, data privacy, and general legal counsel.
