Dane Dixon
Attorney at Law
Georgia
NY
About
My background spans large law firm practice, in-house counsel roles, and advising small businesses and creatives, giving me a practical solutions oriented approach. Whether helping startups formalize their operations, supporting a… read more company through an acquisition, or reviewing day-to-day contracts, I work to deliver clear, efficient, and business aligned legal guidance tailored to each client's goals.
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Practice Areas
Client Reviews
"Dane was very responsive to all questions I had. He reviewed our Privacy Policy and TOC and asked detailed questions to ensure both documents were up to appropriate standards. I highly recommend working with Dane and look forward to hiring him for more work in the future."
"Professional and responsive throughout the engagement. Communication was timely, and recommendations were clearly explained with helpful rationale, which made the review process straightforward and painless."
"Dane was extremely helpful throughout the contract review process for my ATM business. He took the time to thoroughly explain the risks in the original agreement, pointed out several one-sided clauses I would’ve otherwise missed, and revised the contract to better protect my ownership, surcharge rights, reporting access, and overall position. Communication was clear, professional, and responsive the entire time. I appreciated that he didn’t just make edits — he explained the reasoning behind them so I fully understood what I was signing. Would definitely recommend Dane to anyone needing a business or contract attorney."
"Dane helped us set up our LLC and draft an operating agreement for our partners. As a new business, we had a lot of questions, and Dane patiently walked us through ownership, roles, and what happens if someone wants to leave. Everything was clear, organized, and delivered faster than we expected. We’ll definitely use Dane again as we grow."
Work History
Dane Royce Law Firm, PLLC
Managing Partner
Mar 2025 - Present
Provides strategic legal counsel to small businesses on compliance, employment, data/privacy risk, contracts, contract disputes, and liability. Leads complex real estate transactions (leases, purchases/sales, assignments, easements, brokerage/management). Drafts and negotiates commercial and AI agreements (data licensing, model training, vendors), plus M&A and governance.
nasdaq
Associate General Counsel
May 2024 - May 2025
Associate General Counsel at Nasdaq advising on corporate, securities, and governance matters. Supported strategic initiatives, drafted and negotiated commercial and technology agreements, managed regulatory and compliance issues, and partnered with business teams to advance product, market, and corporate objectives.
Bookstore Gallery
Chief Legal Officer
Jan 2024 - May 2025
Chief Legal Officer for the Bookstore Gallery, supporting day-to-day business, commercial, and creative operations. Drafted and negotiated vendor, licensing, and partnership agreements, advised on IP and branding issues, managed compliance and employment matters, and helped developed policies to support growth and community programming.
Debevoise & Plimpton
Associate
Nov 2025 - Jan 2024
M&A and Private Equity attorney at Debevoise & Plimpton with experience on complex domestic and cross-border transactions. Drafted and negotiated purchase agreements, NDA, and commercial contracts. Managed due diligence and assisted clients through all stages of acquisitions and strategic deals. Also helped PE clients structure entities and implement corporate governance.