Ran Bi

About Ran Bi

Ran Bi is a seasoned corporate attorney based in New York City, specializing in Emerging Companies and Venture Capital (ECVC), with demonstrated expertise in blockchain, crypto-mining, AI, platforms, and more.He’s proficient in the National Venture Capital Association (NVCA) model documents for preferred stock financing and well-versed in fund formation processes.Armed with a robust academic background, Ran holds an LLM in Law and Entrepreneurship from Duke University School of Law and a JD from Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, complemented by the Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US, CIPP/E) credential, successful completion of CFA Level I, and Blockchain Revolution Specialization by INSEAD.With a proven track record in facilitating financing transactions for startups and investors, Ran is known for a dynamic approach that seamlessly blends legal acumen with strategic business thinking.Beyond his expertise in ECVC, Ran’s professional journey includes a solid background in legal counsel, due diligence, and cross-border transactions. As a dynamic professional, Ran is adept at navigating the complexities of the legal landscape while strategically aligning legal considerations with overarching business objectives.

Experience

1. Senior Partner

   Duncan Bergman Mandell

   Jan 2024 — Present · New York, NY, US

   Structure and negotiate complex corporate transactions, including venture financings, M&A, and strategic partnerships.• Draft and negotiate legal documents including term sheets, investment agreements, shareholder agreements, and governance instruments.• Advise clients on entity formation, reorganizations, equity incentive plans, regulatory compliance, and key legal issues impacting high-growth companies.• Work closely with executive teams and advisors to align legal strategy with business objectives and risk tolerance.• Provide practical data privacy counsel to startups and scaling companies, integrating compliance with CCPA, GDPR, and other frameworks into day-to-day operations and product development.• Draft and negotiate Data Processing Agreements (DPAs), Privacy Policies, Terms of Service, and related documentation to support product launches, partnerships, and vendor onboarding.• Advise on international data transfers (e.g, SCCs), privacy disclosures, and contractual safeguards in commercial and fundraising contexts.

Education

• Duke University School of Law

  Master’s Degree, Law and Entrepreneurship

  2016 — 2017

• Cardozo School of Law

  Juris Doctor (J.D.)

  2013 — 2015

• The Ohio State University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology

  2008 — 2012

Skills

• Courts
• Trials
• Legal Assistance
• Public Speaking
• Legal Research
• Lexis
• Pleadings
• Civil Litigation
• Document Review
• Westlaw
• Legal Documents
• Lexisnexis
• Document Drafting
• Legal Writing
• Litigation
• Employment Law
• Depositions
• Legal Advice