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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"Vincent went above and beyond. He completed my Clerky post-incorporation setup, explained every document, and even provided additional materials I hadn’t requested — customized NDA templates (for individuals and institutions) and IP Assignment Agreements for myself and my future co-founder — all within the original engagement. He genuinely understands what early-stage founders need and delivers with care and precision. I highly recommend him."
"Vincent is truly SHARP - and KNOWS exactly how to focus on what's important! Truly Excellent !!!!!!!"
"Vincent was very helpful protecting my recipes. He explained everything in detail and very patient with me. The one on one conversation was very enlightening about how to protect my recipes. He was thorough in his plan of action and would highly recommend him for future assignments"
"Wonderful job and communicated perfectly. Would work with him again in a heartbeat."
"Great work, would hire again"
"Vincent did a great job did everything I asked for and more. I highly recommend him."
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