Morgan Malino

Attorney, Entrepreneur, Investor.

Strategic Counsel for Technology Companies, Investors, and Growth-Stage Businesses

For more than 25 years, I have advised founders, executives, investors, and boards on the legal, operational, and strategic challenges that arise as companies grow. My career has spanned private practice, executive leadership, intellectual property strategy, corporate governance, and board service across a range of innovation-driven industries.

As a lawyer, executive, board participant, and investor, I bring a practical business perspective to legal and operational decision-making. My focus is helping companies navigate growth, protect valuable assets, raise capital, manage risk, and prepare for liquidity events.

Executive Leadership and Company-Building

I have served as General Counsel, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Intellectual Property Officer, and Fractional General Counsel for companies ranging from early-stage startups to rapidly scaling businesses.

Multiple General Counsel and Fractional General Counsel Engagements

For almost two decades, I have worked with startup and growth-stage companies as the top legal officer, providing sophisticated legal and strategic guidance.

Board and Corporate Governance Experience

A significant portion of my career has involved supporting boards, executives, and investors in governance, strategic planning, risk management, and corporate transactions.

Intellectual Property Leadership

As a Registered Patent Attorney and former Chief IP Officer, I have spent much of my career helping businesses identify, protect, and maximize the value of their intellectual property assets.

I have also taught patent law at the Charleston School of Law and regularly spoken on intellectual property, venture financing, and technology commercialization topics.

Selected Speaking and Thought Leadership

Over the course of my career, I have spoken and written extensively on topics including: Intellectual property strategy, patent portfolio management, venture capital and angel investing, technology transactions, data privacy and GDPR compliance, strategic licensing, corporate partnerships, startup growth and financing.

Industry Focus

My work has consistently centered on innovative and technology-enabled businesses, including: software and SaaS, artificial intelligence, semiconductor, data analytics, investment and financial services.

Professional Qualifications

• J.D., George Washington University Law School
• B.S. (Honors), Engineering Science and Mechanics, Pennsylvania State University
• Registered Patent Attorney, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
• South Carolina Bar (Active)
• Maryland Bar (Active)
• California Bar (Inactive)
• Louisiana Bar (Inactive)

Closing Statement

I help founders, boards, investors, and management teams navigate critical inflection points from company formation and financing through growth, governance, and successful exits. My background as an attorney, executive, board participant, investor, and patent professional provides a cross-functional perspective that aligns legal strategy with business objectives and long-term value creation.