Vincent Van Houden
Counsel for founders, innovators, and complex legal matters
California
NY
"Thank you! Great contract review"
About
My practice focuses on helping founders and operators structure and scale their businesses, with an emphasis on SaaS platforms, digital assets, and emerging technology ventures. I advise on entity formation, governance, financing strategy, and contract frameworks, including customer agreements, platform terms, and… read more investor-facing documentation.
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"Thank you! Great contract review"
"Vincent was great to work with on my sync licensing agreement. He was sharp, caught a number of important issues I never would’ve known to look for, and gave me a much better understanding of what I was signing. I felt a lot more confident in the final agreement after working with him and would definitely recommend him."
"Vincent was great to work with on my sync licensing agreement. He was sharp, caught a number of important issues I never would’ve known to look for, and gave me a much better understanding of what I was signing. I felt a lot more confident in the final agreement after working with him and would definitely recommend him."
"Vincent reviewed a sports-analytics software business with real regulatory questions across gaming law, tax, IP, and subscription rules, and delivered a clear, well-organized memo four days after engagement. He accepted the job the same morning, told me what documents he needed, and turned the whole package around ahead of my launch timeline. The advice was practical: what I can do as built, what needs a second look before I add it, and why. Flat fee, no surprises. I've already got follow-up work lined up for him."
"Vincent was quick to respond and gave good insight. His report was thorough and in-line with our scope."
"I have worked w Vincent previously - he is SIMPLY FANTASTIC - EXTREMELY Brilliant !!!!!!!!"
Work History
Vest Counsel
Attorney
Sep 2024 - Present
- Advising on corporate structure, governance, and financing strategy
- Drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, including SaaS agreements, platform terms, and vendor contracts
- Regulatory and compliance counseling for securities, digital asset structures, and risk allocation
- Trademark strategy, brand protection, and IP positioning
- Structuring and resolving complex disputes
Fried Frank
Associate
Aug 2022 - Sep 2024
- Advised public and private companies on capital markets transactions, corporate governance, and securities regulation
- Represented companies and banks in debt and equity offerings, including drafting registration statements, prospectuses, and periodic SEC filings
- Conducted regulatory and disclosure analyses under U.S. securities laws and exchange listing requirements
Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals
Judicial Extern
May 2021 - Jun 2021
- Drafted bench memoranda and proposed judicial orders addressing constitutional and administrative law issues
- Conducted legal research on federal appellate procedure, statutory interpretation, and constitutional questions
Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society
Clinical Student
Jan 2021 - May 2021
- Drafted legal memoranda on U.S. copyright law and fair use for a nonprofit media organization
- Conducted comparative legal research on digital evidence, surveillance, and law enforcement practices in Egypt, Lebanon, and Tunisia for a human rights technology report
- Supported international NGO work at the intersection of free expression, digital rights, and cross-border legal frameworks
Canadian Internet Policy and Public Interest Clinic
Intern
May 2020 - Aug 2020
- Analyzed international platform terms of service and drafted memoranda on digital content governance, takedown procedures, and user rights
- Co-authored a comparative legal report on intermediary liability, regulatory compliance, and online platform accountability across multiple jurisdictions