Vincent Van Houden
Counsel for founders, innovators, and complex legal matters
California
NY
"Very punctual and efficient but also personal. I would recommend him."
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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"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!"
"Vincent is knowledgeable in legal and tax matters related to influencers."
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