
Vincent Van Houden
Counsel for founders, innovators, and complex legal matters
California
NY
"Wonderful job and communicated perfectly. Would work with him again in a heartbeat."
About
Whether you need support with entity formation, contract drafting, nonprofit structuring, or trademark strategy, I… read more bring a detail-oriented, client-focused approach grounded in both BigLaw rigor and real-world business needs.
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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!!!"
"I will definitely recommend him. he is very friendly and help you beyond what stated in the project."
"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."
"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."
"Vincent is an incredibly smart efficient and always on-point Attorney! What an Honor it is to work with him !!"
"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!"
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
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
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
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
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
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