Vincent Van Houden

Vincent Van Houden

Counsel for founders, innovators, and complex legal matters

Costa Mesa
California
Licensed in
NY
Harvard Law School

"Wonderful job and communicated perfectly. Would work with him again in a heartbeat."

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About
I’m a Harvard Law graduate and New York-licensed attorney with experience advising startups, founders, and creative professionals on business formation, contracts, and intellectual property protection. I previously practiced at a Vault 100 firm, where I supported capital markets transactions and compliance strategy for public companies. I now focus on helping small businesses and nonprofits navigate legal risk with clarity and confidence—offering practical counsel across corporate structure, branding, governance, and operations.

Whether you need support with entity formation, contract drafting, nonprofit structuring, or trademark strategy, I
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"It was a pleasure working with Vincent. He helped me file trademarks for my music tech startup. He gave me detailed advice and he took his time to explain everything to me. I am so happy that we met and I am going to work with Vincent in the future if I ever need legal support. He graduated from Harvard Law and he is a genius. Thank you so much!!!"

Trademark Registration Services
Posted on Feb 25, 2026
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"I will definitely recommend him. he is very friendly and help you beyond what stated in the project."

Startup Privacy Policy Preparation
Posted on Feb 18, 2026
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"Vincent provided clear, structured, and thoughtful legal analysis on a complex software implementation dispute governed by Delaware law. He quickly understood the commercial realities behind the contract language and translated them into a practical risk framework. His written memo was well-organized, balanced, and focused on defensible positioning rather than unnecessary escalation. He identified key exposure points, clarified contractual leverage, and provided a concrete path forward within tight deadlines. Communication was timely and professional throughout the engagement. I appreciated his measured approach and strategic thinking, especially in a situation that required both legal precision and business judgment. I would work with him again."

Software Implementation Dispute
Posted on Feb 15, 2026
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"Vincent was timely and professional. He asked clear questions that made it easy for me to provide the necessary information, and executed exactly what I requested. The process was efficient and straightforward, and would gladly work with him again."

Internal Pilot License Review
Posted on Feb 8, 2026
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"Vincent is an incredibly smart efficient and always on-point Attorney! What an Honor it is to work with him !!"

Other Legal Research & Writing Matter
Posted on Jan 29, 2026
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"Vincent was excellent and highly professional. He helped us onboard our existing Delaware entity to Clerky and enabled the Post-Incorporation Setup module efficiently. He is very knowledgeable about the platform and provided clear instructions throughout the process. A perfect choice for any startup founder. Highly recommend!"

Restructure Corporation
Posted on Jan 27, 2026

Work History

Vest Counsel, PLLC

Attorney

Oct 2024 - Present

- Regulatory and compliance reviews
- Drafting and negotiating commercial agreements
- Complex dispute resolution and settlement planning
- Trademark, brand protection, IP strategy, digital governance and website terms
- Business formation, governance, and deal structuring

Oct 2024 - Present

Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals

Judicial Extern

May 2021 - Jul 2025

- 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

May 2021 - Jul 2025

Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society

Clinical Student

Feb 2021 - May 2025

- 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

Feb 2021 - May 2025

Fried Frank

Associate

Aug 2022 - Oct 2024

- Advised public and private companies on mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, and securities regulation
- Represented issuers and underwriters in debt and equity offerings. - Drafted and reviewed SEC filings, including registration statements, prospectuses, and periodic reports
- Conducted regulatory and disclosure analyses under U.S. securities laws and exchange listing rules

Aug 2022 - Oct 2024

Harvard Food Law & Policy Clinic

Clinical Student

Jan 2022 - May 2022

- Analyzed FDA regulations on food labeling, dietary supplements, marketing claims, and cross-border compliance
- Drafted legal memos on U.S. food safety standards and FDA enforcement trends
- Conducted policy research on global food fortification programs and presented findings to the OECD
- Co-authored international regulatory guides, including food and product donation frameworks for Nigeria

Jan 2022 - May 2022

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

May 2020 - Aug 2020

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