Care
We put people first.
Every client, every case, every detail matters.
Oriented in Business
We think like businesses do.
Practical strategies, real solutions, lasting impact.
Responsiveness
We move fast.
Every request answered, every matter carried through to the finish.
Exactitude
We master the details.
Small things win big cases, and we never miss them.
ILS Empowers Your Future
ILS provides top legal strategy at the intersection of business and law.
Companies turn to us not only for solutions but also for insight and advantage
— whether entering new markets or resolving high-stakes disputes,
we deliver results with foresight, diligence, and care.
EXPERTISE
We build the legal foundation your business needs - creating the right company structure, protecting founder interests, and handling everyday contracts so you can focus on growth with confidence.
We work directly with business owners and leadership teams to set up legal structures that protect your company while supporting your goals. Our team helps you choose the right business entity, create founder agreements that prevent future disputes, and design equity plans that work for both the company and your team members. We also review and strengthen the contracts you use every day - from office leases and service agreements to technology licenses and vendor relationships.
Whether you're launching a new venture, bringing on co-founders, or expanding operations, we deliver practical legal solutions that solve real business problems.
Our clients appreciate that we explain complex legal issues in clear terms and focus on what matters most: helping your business succeed while protecting what you've built.
We represent clients in high-stakes disputes with force and focus. Our team brings strength to the courtroom and strategic guidance to our clients.
ILS helps businesses in need in commercial disputes, and labor and employment cases. Our litigation team has secured millions of dollars for businesses that have been wronged, and dismissals and favorable settlements for our defense clients. Our litigators are at home in state and federal courts. We handle cases from early strategy through trial and appeal. We consult with our clients every step of the way to ensure that our clients’ litigation strategy aligns with its business strategy, offering guidance and insight on both.
We help founders and investors close financing deals that work - negotiating terms that protect your interests, support your growth plans, and set the stage for long-term success.
We stand beside founders and investors at the critical moments when capital and vision come together. The ILS team guides companies through every financing step - from SAFEs and convertible notes to complex equity rounds - making sure the legal terms match your business goals. We translate investor demands into practical agreements, spot hidden issues before they become problems, and structure deals that protect founder control while giving investors the security they need.
The ILS team has represented 10+ clients in raising over $120M in fundraising within a single month, demonstrating our ability to navigate complex financing and growth transactions efficiently. In addition, representative matters include advising Bot Auto Inc. on its $31.5M series seed financing and $15M+ convertible notes financing, an AI-based consumer electronics unicorn company with its $50M Series A and $20M+ SAFE financing, and Simular, Inc. on its $20M Series A financing.
Having worked with startups from seed to exit, we bring valuable perspective to the table: what terms matter most, where you can negotiate, and how today's decisions affect tomorrow's options. Clients value our ability to move quickly, explain complicated terms clearly, and keep deals on track even when tensions rise.
The result? Financing agreements that close on time and set your company up for its next phase of growth.
We help companies buy and sell businesses smartly - finding the most cost-effective deal structures, spotting hidden risks before they become expensive problems, and ensuring your business goals drive every decision.
When you're buying or selling a business, having the right legal partner makes all the difference. Our team handles deals of all sizes - from straightforward local acquisitions to complex cross-border mergers. We cut through legal complexity to focus on what really matters: getting your deal done efficiently while protecting your interests. What makes us different is our practical approach to costs - we identify ways to structure transactions that minimize taxes, reduce expenses, and avoid unnecessary fees at every stage.
For international deals, we help you understand local business customs and regulatory requirements that could create unexpected roadblocks, saving you time and money. We're particularly skilled at spotting potential problems early - whether it's employment issues, contract risks, or compliance concerns - and finding practical solutions before they affect your bottom line.
Our clients appreciate that we speak in clear, simple terms, focus on the business issues that actually impact value, and work efficiently to keep your total transaction costs down while still protecting what matters most.
We help employers, CEOs, and legal counsel triage surprises, minimize legal risks, and resolve disputes - including terminations, class actions, wage-and-hour, and PAGA claims - with speed, precision, and counsel that covers policies, risk, and conflict resolution while protecting legal interests and advancing business goals.
At ILS, we protect companies where law and business intersect. We counsel employers on every stage of the employment relationship - from onboarding to termination - helping you navigate complex workplace laws with confidence.
Our expertise covers high-stakes matters including class actions, wage-and-hour disputes, and PAGA claims, as well as sensitive terminations, policy development, and compliance audits. We know that in today’s business climate, speed and precision matter. That’s why we strive to resolve disputes with efficiency - containing risk, minimizing disruption, and safeguarding your company’s reputation.
When the unexpected arises, we move quickly to assess exposure, develop strategy, and execute solutions that align with both your legal protection and business objectives. CEOs, general counsel, and HR leaders choose us for our ability to combine deep legal expertise with practical, results - driven judgment.
From global talent to U.S. impact - seamlessly and successfully.
We provide end-to-end business immigration solutions for companies expanding to the U.S., combining deep legal expertise with strategic insight. Our approach ensures every global hire transitions seamlessly - meeting business timelines, safeguarding compliance, and maximizing approval outcomes.
With a focus on precision, efficiency, and results, we partner with leadership and HR teams to design immigration strategies that integrate with corporate goals, adapt to regulatory changes, and support sustained growth in competitive markets.
We turn regulatory compliance into a strategic asset - designing clear, practical systems that keep you ahead of changing laws while protecting your business on every front.
We help clients navigate complex, evolving regulations in data privacy, anti-corruption, ESG, and industry - specific requirements - locally and globally. Our work goes beyond meeting minimum standards: we draft airtight policies, train compliance teams to act with confidence, and build systems that anticipate risks before they become liabilities. When audits or government inquiries arise, we respond with precision, protecting both your legal position and your operational momentum. The result is compliance that reduces exposure, safeguards reputation, and keeps your business agile in any jurisdiction.
We advise clients on the legal and regulatory issues surrounding AI development, implementation, and responsible use.
We help clients structure data use agreements, protect proprietary algorithms, and anticipate legal issues such as bias, liability, and evolving AI legislation. Whether you're building with AI or integrating third-party tools, we ensure your innovation is supported by a strong legal framework.
We are the foundation
helping you reach new heights.
—— Richard Liu, Founder & Managing Partner
RECOGNITION & IMPACT
Client Testimonials
"A great partner for . . . start-up companies"
ILS is a great partner for fast-paced start-up companies. I appreciate the teamwork and quick turnaround.
– Head of HR, Texas based start-up Company
"A trusted advisor . . . true business partner."
Excellent problem-solving skills, always available, a trusted advisor, and acts like a true business partner. I'm very pleased.
-Human Resources Executive, global digital and technology services conglamerate
"Provide professional services efficiently and effectively"
Attorneys from Innovative Legal Service provide us with professional services efficiently and effectively.
– Director of Operation, leading electric vehicle company
"Impressed with their overall performance."
The ILS team is consistently effective in its approach. Their strategic and operational effectiveness stands out. I'm impressed with their overall performance.
– CEO, leading autonomic driving start-up
“Reasonable cost"
Better service with reasonable cost.
– COO, multinational corporation
"Always . . . timely."
"Very professional, always respond timely."
– Head of HR, Fortune 500 BioPharma Congonlamerate
“Fast and professional . . . understand our business."
ILS always provides a fast and professional response at a reasonable rate. They understand our business very well.
– Senior Human Resources Professional, leading autonomous vehicle company
“Very knowledgeable . . . speak more articulately than many other lawers."
Attorneys at ILS are very knowledgeable about the law and speak more articulately than many other lawyers I've met and worked with.
– HRBP, a Fortune 500 E-commerce company
“Very Patient to client."
Good service, very patient to client.
– CEO, leading international logistics enterprise
“A truly trustworthy law firm."
Always provide the latest legal information in a timely manner and capture real-time information for everyone's training.
– Head of HR, a multinational restaurant giant
“Practical, sharp, and timely"
Very practical, sharp, and timely advice.
– Head of HR, multinational corporation
“Excellent . . . rapid response."
Excellent work and rapid response.
-Head of People, cutting edge technology start-up company
