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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Client Reviews
"Vincent was very helpful with my situation. Very well detailed and accurate!"
"Was super easy to work with and a great communicator overall!! :)"
"Vincent was incredibly helpful with my investor visa. He guided me through setting up my business, organizing the necessary documents, and went above and beyond in assisting with housing logistics and picking up the actual visa. His communication was consistently clear and responsive, and I really appreciated how steady and reassuring he was at every step."
"Vincent was incredibly thoughtful and strategic when helping me navigate a tricky visa-related lease issue as an international tenant. What felt overwhelming at first quickly became manageable thanks to how clearly he broke things down and laid out the next steps. He didn’t just review the contract, he helped me understand it, and even supported me in drafting emails to my landlord that I otherwise wouldn’t have known how to word. His support genuinely made a stressful situation feel a lot more under control."
"Vincent was easy to talk too and knowledgable. He really understood our specific needs for our small business. He responded quickly, got the job quick and provided excellent work."
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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