Founders: your cap table is a legal document, not a spreadsheet you fix later. The three things I see cost startups the most at their first raise — (1) no vesting on founder shares, (2) IP never assigned to the company, (3) handshake equity splits. Fix these before you pitch, not after. Happy to do a quick consult if you're gearing up to fundraise.
A reminder for anyone facing a custody dispute: document everything, stay off social media, and never use your kids as messengers. Judges notice how each parent behaves out of court far more than most people realize. You don't have to navigate this alone.
Green card processing times moved again this month. If your priority date is current, don't wait — get your I-485 package ready now so you can file the day your window opens. A week of prep can save you a year of delay.
Estate planning isn't just for the wealthy. If you have kids, a home, or retirement accounts, you need — at minimum — a will, a durable power of attorney, and a healthcare directive. It's a two-hour conversation that spares your family months of probate stress.
If you're ever arrested: you have the right to remain silent — use it. Politely decline to answer questions until your lawyer is present. Nothing you say 'to clear things up' will help you, and it can absolutely be used against you. Save a defense attorney's number before you ever need one.