Zvi Raskin
Experienced General Counsel for Startups and Growing Companies
New York
NY
"Great person to work with!"
About
Clients work with Zvi because he combines deep technical legal expertise with a practical, business-driven approach. He takes the time to understand each client’s objectives and provides clear, strategic guidance on how to achieve them — from structuring and negotiation through execution and closing. He is known for being… read more responsive and detail-oriented, and he offers flexible pricing arrangements tailored to each engagement.
Zvi’s practice focuses on corporate and commercial matters, including contracts, securities, corp governance, IP, employment law, commercial transactions, litigation support, and trademark matters.
Based in New York, Zvi represents clients nationwide.
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Client Reviews
"I had an excellent experience working with Zvi. From the beginning, he demonstrated exceptional clarity and transparency, making sure I understood every step of the process. His professionalism and responsiveness were outstanding, and everything was handled with impressive speed and efficiency. He answered my questions promptly and made the entire process feel smooth and stress-free. I truly appreciate his reliability and attention to detail. I would highly recommend his services to anyone looking for professional, transparent, and efficient support."
"Flexible and easy to work with. Also super fast with turnover."
"I hired Zvi to handle two cease and desist matters, and the results were exceptional. They were professional, responsive, and clear about the strategy from day one. Both issues were resolved quickly and effectively. If you need someone who gets straight to the point and delivers, look no further."
"Zvi was great! Highly recommend"
"This is the fourth time I have used his services. Very fast and communicative. Highly recommended."
"Amazing Services. Will surely use again!"
Work History
Raskin Legal PLLC
Attorney At Law
Apr 2021 - Present
We provide young and growing firms, including start-ups, SMEs and pre-acquisition/IPO-stage companies, with complete and customized turn-key legal and intellectual property solutions and resources to allow them to focus on what they do best: grow their core business.
MaxLite, Inc.
General Counsel
Jun 2015 - Mar 2021
Chief legal officer of leading worldwide manufacturer and distributor of LED and solid-state lighting products. Established company’s first legal department, providing counsel and directing company policy on a wide range of legal and commercial issues.
Lighting Science Group
General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of publicly-traded company
Feb 2011 - Jun 2015
Developed and introduced systems and processes for addressing an array of challenges facing rapidly growing financially-challenged company. Provided counsel and directed company policy on a broad range of legal and commercial issues. Areas of focus included corporate law, intellectual property, contracts, securities, corporate finance, SOX compliance, litigation, and employment and benefits law.
Center for Applied Psychology
Chief Legal Officer
Dec 2009 - Jan 2011
Chief legal officer of large community mental health practice, consisting of approximately 20 practitioners (psychologists, mental health counselors, social workers and one psychiatrist).
Dentsply Sirona Dental Systems
General Counsel and Secretary of publicly-traded company
Sep 1996 - Dec 2010
General Counsel and Secretary of Public Company, a global leader in design and development of dental digital radiography products and other hi-tech dental applications. Provided counsel from earliest stage of company’s formation through its successful IPO and reverse merger. Focus extended to all legal issues and challenges facing the company.
Townley & Updike / Rosenman & Colin (NYC)
Senior Associate at leading NYC law firms
Sep 1987 - Aug 1996
Complex commercial litigation practice, including contracts, securities, real estate, insurance, torts, constitutional, RICO and partnership law, with an emphasis on complex commercial/corporate litigation. Responsibilities included motion practice in federal and state courts, depositions, trials, hearings, drafting pleadings, advising clients and extensive legal research & writing.