Supported by venture capital firm Anzu Partners, Lex Generalis delivers cost effective, strategic legal services tailored to the needs of startups and research institutions

Lex Generalis officially launched today to align legal services and strategy with today's pace of innovation. The firm helps clients protect their IP, secure investment, and advance commercially without overspending on legal services due to outdated law firm practices.

Born from Anzu Partners’ experience supporting early-stage companies, Lex Generalis addresses one of the biggest barriers to innovation: the high and unpredictable cost of legal services. The firm offers a flat-fee model for corporate and intellectual property (IP) legal needs, enabling founders and researchers to focus on growth, rather than managing variable legal bills.

“Lex delivers the specific services our clients need – IP and General Counsel,” said Cathryn Paine, Partner at Anzu Partners and CEO of Lex Generalis. “We're delivering the right services, at the right cost, and we're a first mover in this market."

Lex Generalis combines experienced attorneys, engineers, and business operators with modern technology to streamline essential corporate and IP functions. By leveraging operational efficiencies and targeted AI deployments, Lex Generalis reduces costs while delivering critical services: contract review, employment agreements, investor readiness preparation, cap table management, patent filings, and strategic IP aligned with product roadmaps. Clients also benefit from an “always-on” data room, ensuring investor diligence and partnership discussions run smoothly.

“At BioFlyte, we’ve experienced firsthand how legal costs can limit a growing company’s ability to focus on technology development and scaling,” said Todd Sickles, CEO of BioFlyte, a New Mexico-based bio/chem aerosol threat detection company. “Lex Generalis offers a practical, founder-friendly model that gives startups like ours the confidence to move forward with both speed and protection. Their guidance and expertise have been invaluable to our growth.”

For investors, Lex Generalis enhances portfolio company value by providing a proactive legal strategy, predictable monthly costs, and clear alignment between IP assets and business goals. For universities, the firm provides tailored support to nurture early-stage technologies and manage IP portfolios with efficiency and transparency.

“Raising a Series B financing round is an all-consuming process, and having Lex Generalis by our side gave us both speed and confidence throughout the process,” said Adib Nasle, Co-Founder and CEO of Xendee. “Their predictable model and deep understanding of startup needs meant we could focus on investors and customers while knowing our legal foundation was strong. It’s a smarter way for growth companies to manage legal strategy.”

The Lex Generalis team includes a group of seasoned legal professionals and startup veterans: John Sears, IP Partner; Carin Sears, IP Partner; Brandon Fleishman, General Counsel; John Eatman, General Counsel; Daniel Hirsch, Principal; Chenae Byrd, Paralegal; and Katie Messner, Senior Director of Operations.

“Lex Generalis was created to solve problems we’ve seen time and time again: unpredictable legal spend, misaligned IP strategies, and partnerships that become a deal killer rather than a value creator,” said John Sears, Partner at Lex Generalis. “Our mission is to give deep‑tech founders venture‑ready counsel that’s technically fluent and capital‑aware so founders can keep building.”

About Lex Generalis

Lex Generalis is a law firm backed by Anzu Partners to provide cost-effective and strategic legal services for startups, research institutions, and technology transfer offices. The firm focuses on corporate law, intellectual property, and strategic legal support designed to help innovators grow while controlling legal spend. Learn more at www.lexgeneralis.com.

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Supported by venture capital firm Anzu Partners, Lex Generalis delivers cost effective, strategic legal services tailored to the needs of startups and research institutions.