Legal Counsel

For Founders

Crypto. AI. Emerging Tech.

Integrated, fractional General Counsel helping you build the future

Seasoned
general
counsel

With decades of experience at firms like Sullivan & Cromwell and Goodwin Procter, and in-house roles at leading crypto companies Ripple, Kraken, and Figure Technologies, we understand the unique challenges founders face when building products at the intersection of technology and regulation.

Our approach combines deep legal expertise with practical product thinking to help you move fast without breaking things.

Meet the team

Seasoned attorneys with deep experience at top law firms and leading technology companies.

Josh Downer

Josh Downer

Founder, Managing Partner

A decade of legal experience advising Wall Street banks, fintechs, and crypto companies. Former Senior Product Counsel at Ripple Labs, previously at Sullivan & Cromwell and Paul Hastings.

Harvard, Vanderbilt Law, LSE

Jenn Hartzler

Jenn Hartzler

Of Counsel

15+ years in start-ups, scale-ups, and BigLaw. Head of Legal at AlphaSights and General Counsel/Company Secretary at Candy Digital. Expert in digital assets, NFTs, and blockchain.

University of Florida Law, Queen Mary University of London

How we help

Get in touch

Schedule a consultation to discuss how we can support your company's growth and navigate the regulatory landscape.

Or reach us directlycontact@northstarlegal.io
New York · Mon–Fri 9–6 EST