ERIC MALIS PARTNER, CO-FOUNDER

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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

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Eric works closely with his clients as outside general counsel and strategic adviser to identify and execute growth strategies, assess risks with a view toward scale, structure and negotiate commercial and financial transactions, and improve strategic communications. He advises his clients on corporate and governance matters, commercial and technology transactions, strategic partnerships, fundraising, and other critical issues companies face as they scale. He also teaches entrepreneurship at Menlo College and previously taught legal analysis and writing at the Santa Clara University School of Law.

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Prior to co-founding Talis, Eric was an associate at two major law firms, Cooley and Kirkland & Ellis. He also held several positions in government, the private sector, and nonprofit organizations, including working for the White House, U.S. Department of State, two federal judges, BootUp Ventures, LaFrance Corporation, the Center for Strategic and International Studies, and the Support Center for Child Advocates.

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Eric also consults emerging companies on non-legal matters through Eagle View Strategy.

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INTERESTS

 

In his free time, he enjoys hiking, painting, yoga, and exploring global cuisine. He also volunteers with local community development organizations and at-risk youth.

EDUCATION

The George Washington University Law School, Order of the Coif, JD (2010)
The Pennsylvania State University, Schreyer Honors College, BA in Communication Arts and Sciences (2005)

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BAR ADMISSIONS

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California

District of Columbia

NIK TALREJA PARTNER, CO-FOUNDER

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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

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Nik has extensive experience solving legal and business problems for high-growth companies, ranging from founders with an idea to publicly-traded companies. He works closely with his clients as outside general counsel, advising on complex corporate and commercial matters, product development, and operational issues. Nik also works with investors and venture funds to structure investments and improve portfolio management.

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Prior to co-founding Talis, Nik was an associate at two leading law firms, Cooley and Weil, Gotshal & Manges. Nik’s business experience involves co-founding a digital media company, working in investment banking, and serving as an operations and strategy advisor to the Boards of Directors of multiple emerging companies. 

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Nik is not currently practicing law. He focuses his professional time as founder & CEO of Sydecar.

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INTERESTS

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In his free time, Nik enjoys film photography, biking, traveling, reading about new gadgets, and playing with his two dogs (one of whom inspired the Talis logo).

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EDUCATION

UCLA School of Law, JD (2012)

University of Southern California Marshall School of Business, BS in Corporate Finance & Entrepreneurship (2007)

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BAR ADMISSIONS

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California

New York

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