Dane Dixon
Attorney at Law
Georgia
NY
"Extremely knowledgeable, great communication, and timely."
About
I advise clients on business formation, ownership and equity arrangements, commercial agreements, employment matters, privacy and data practices, financings, acquisitions, and day to day operational issues. My experience spans technology, SaaS,… read more healthcare, financial services, professional services, consumer products, hospitality, sports, and entertainment.
I bring a practical, business focused approach shaped by Big Law, in house, and law firm experience, providing clear, efficient guidance that protects clients, manages risk, supports transactions, and advances growth and commercial objectives.
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Client Reviews
"Great attorney he was able to restructure the agreement for us in a manner that protects our interests."
"Dane is so incredibly talented, helpful, responsive and kind. He truly helped me through a commercial lease contract and negotiation. Will absolutely be working with him again!"
"Great work, helped me with contracts for a start-up."
"Dane was great to work with. I had a deadline to meet and he exceeded the expectations and delivered early"
"Helped in making a master agreement for REZ VendCo LLC, an age-verified nicotine products vending company. Easy to work with, very fast in getting on top of tasks, overall awesome attorney. Can’t wait to work with you more."
"Working with Dane was a pleasure. He was very quick to respond with the initial project and also a revision. Highly recommend him and will use him in the future. Thanks Dane."
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.