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10/19/2026

It’s National Estate Planning Awareness Week! Throughout the week, we’ll be breaking down five essential documents and explaining what they do.

First up: and Pour-Over Wills. What’s the difference, and how can they help ensure your assets are distributed according to your wishes?

Follow along this week to learn more. 💡

09/25/2026

The road from Seed 🌱 to Series A 🪴 is getting longer. For , that means the decisions made at Seed matter more than ever -- from getting the legal foundation right to planning for bridge rounds and managing stacked SAFEs.

In today's blog post, We break down what founders should be thinking about now to prepare for the road ahead.

Gutwein Law provides businesses with the attention and legal counsel they need to grow.

09/15/2026

AI-native are changing the way companies are built. Here are three legal questions founders should think about early:

1️⃣ : Is your AI-generated code actually yours?
2️⃣ Data: Do you have the right to use the data powering your models?
3️⃣ People: Does your AI-assisted workforce create classification risks?

We break down what AI-native founders should have on their radar in today's blog post.

Gutwein Law provides businesses with the attention and legal counsel they need to grow.

09/09/2026

Raising capital is a major milestone for any startup, but getting funded is not the finish line. It’s the point at which founders take on new responsibilities to investors, the board, employees, and the company itself. ⏭️

In the final installment of our for series (Part 5️⃣ of 5️⃣), we cover what comes next.

Gutwein Law provides businesses with the attention and legal counsel they need to grow.

09/09/2026

Not a bad way to spend a Tuesday evening. 🏎️

Last night we teamed up with our friends at Hylant to host an evening reception at the ACG Great Lakes Capital Connection Conference bringing together professionals, lenders, advisors, and leaders from across the region.

09/02/2026

When raising , founders often focus on the headline number: valuation. But the terms underneath that valuation can have an even bigger impact on your ownership, control, and ultimate payout. 💰

In Part 4️⃣ of our 5️⃣-part for series, we break down some of the key terms founders need to understand before signing a term sheet:

Gutwein Law provides businesses with the attention and legal counsel they need to grow.

09/01/2026

We’re proud to celebrate Jeanne Longsworth being named a 2027 Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers in America® for her work in and . Congratulations, Jeanne! 👏

Read more: https://gutweinlaw.com/insights/2027-best-lawyers-2

08/26/2026

Launching Part 3️⃣ of our 5️⃣-part series on for . In today's post, we dive into the key considerations before raising outside investment, including:

💰 Securities laws and fundraising exemptions
📄 SAFEs, convertible notes, and preferred stock
📈 How early fundraising decisions can impact dilution, control, and future financing

Gutwein Law provides businesses with the attention and legal counsel they need to grow.

08/20/2026

Congratulations to Audrey Wessel and Tyler Droste on being named to the 2027 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America® list! 📈

Gutwein Law provides businesses with the attention and legal counsel they need to grow.

08/19/2026

Today, we’re continuing with Part 2️⃣ of our 5️⃣-part series on for . In this blog post, we’ll highlight:

✔️ Corporate and LLC management structures
✔️ The key documents every founder should have in place
✔️ Protecting your company's intellectual property
✔️ Equity, vesting schedules, and 83(b) elections
✔️ Common mistakes that can create major problems down the road

The decisions made immediately after formation can have a lasting impact on growth, fundraising, and long-term success. Read more here 👇

Gutwein Law provides businesses with the attention and legal counsel they need to grow.