Greater Boston Area
- Current
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- Partner at Holland + Knight
- Past
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- Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary at Groove Networks, Inc.
- Lecturer on Law at Harvard Law School
- Attorney at Chrisman, Bynum & Johnson (now Faegre & Benson)
- Attorney at Farella, Braun & Martel
- Education
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- Harvard Law School
- Harvard University
- University of Colorado School of Law
- Regis University
- Connections
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- Industry
- Law Practice
- Websites
Jeff Seul’s Summary
I work with entrepreneurial companies of all sizes, from start-ups to Fortune 50 enterprises, providing strategic advice and support in the areas of corporate law, intellectual property protection and licensing, and Internet commerce and regulation. I have extensive experience forming companies, representing issuers or investors in equity financings and debt offerings, advising senior management and boards of directors on significant transactions and decisions, and helping clients achieve liquidity or acquire key assets through merger or acquisition. I also help clients develop, protect, and commercialize their intellectual property, and I have broad experience in matters related to online commerce and Internet regulation.
Jeff Seul’s Specialties:
Corporate, intellectual property, and Internet law.
Jeff Seul’s Experience
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Partner
Holland + Knight
(Partnership; 1001-5000 employees; Law Practice industry)
June 2006 — Present (2 years 3 months)
I do corporate and intellectual property legal work, primarily for tech companies.
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Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary
Groove Networks, Inc.
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Computer Software industry)
June 2000 — October 2005 (5 years 5 months)
Groove Networks was a software company founded by Ray Ozzie, who created Lotus Notes and is now Microsoft's Chief Software Architect. I joined Groove Networks before the company launched its first product and was instrumental in raising multiple rounds of venture capital, developing and executing the company’s business strategy as a member of its executive committee, and negotiating and consummating the company’s sale to Microsoft in 2005.
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Lecturer on Law
Harvard Law School
(Educational Institution; 201-500 employees; Higher Education industry)
January 1998 — June 2000 (2 years 6 months)
I taught courses in negotiation and constructive, problem solving approaches to law practice.
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Attorney
Chrisman, Bynum & Johnson (now Faegre & Benson)
(Partnership; 51-200 employees; Law Practice industry)
January 1992 — July 1995 (3 years 7 months)
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Attorney
Farella, Braun & Martel
(Partnership; 201-500 employees; Law Practice industry)
October 1988 — June 1991 (2 years 9 months)
Jeff Seul’s Education
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Harvard Law School
LL.M., Corporate Law and Intellectual Property Law, 1999 — 2001
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Harvard University
M.T.S., Religious Studies (Ethics), 1995 — 1997
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University of Colorado School of Law
J.D., Business Law, 1985 — 1988
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Regis University
B.A.S., Business Administration and Communication Arts, 1980 — 1984
Additional Information
Jeff Seul’s Websites:
Jeff Seul’s Interests:
Running, swimming, cycling, tennis, skiing, and wine
Jeff Seul’s Groups:
Mentor, MIT Venture Mentoring Service; Advisor, Peace Appeal Foundation
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