Our Vision

“Legal hasn’t changed in decades. Billable hours, partner pyramids, weeks-long contract cycles- none of it built for how startups actually operate. We’re building the law firm we wish we had: fast, transparent, embedded in your stack, and constantly learning your business to drive better outcomes.”

Emad ElShawa   |  Founder & CEO

Shepherd Founding Team

We're operators, attorneys, and engineers who felt the cost of broken legal firsthand. So we built the law firm we knew should exist. Legal as an advantage, not a bottleneck.

Advisory Board

Our advisory board brings together Senior leaders from the top legal services and technology companies in the world. Their insight ensures Shepherd is building a platform that delivers the speed, clarity, and legal infrastructure modern startups require.

A Forum Venture Studio Company

Venture studios offer a comprehensive approach to business creation, propelling founders from ideation to launch. The studio model mitigates startup risks with tailored services, such as product design, operations, GTM strategy execution, and capital. Providing access to key resources, professional networks, and an environment fostering high success rates, Forum's Venture Studio creates a robust platform for aspiring entrepreneurs to turn their ideas into thriving ventures.

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