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CLIENT HIGHLIGHT: Mickey Ashmore created a magical pair of leather shoes in 2013 with a family of craftsmen in southeast Turkey. He called them Sabah Shoes, an original shoe based on a traditional shoemaking methods. They are now sold worldwide, with Sabah Houses in Dallas, New York City, San Francisco, and London. To learn more, visit http://www.spzlegal.com/our-clients/

CLIENT HIGHLIGHT: As a startup, it is critical to have an experienced and knowledgeable tax & accounting team on your side. That's why you should check out Kruze Consulting, a leading provider of accounting, finance, tax and HR consulting services to seed and VC funded startups. They help their clients ($2+ billion in funding) reduce cash burn and increase runway through a combination of automated technology and deep startup experience. To learn more, visit http://www.spzlegal.com/our-clients/

CLIENT HIGHLIGHT: Bay Area CoRoasters (CoRo) is Berkeley, CA-based collaborative coffee roasting facility that supports a community of roasting professionals, artisans, and coffee enthusiasts. They offer educational, technical knowledge, and equipment. Their adjacent coffee room serves coffee roasted by Bay Area CoRoasters (CoRo) Member Roasters on a rotating menu, allowing visitors to enjoy an exciting and dynamic local coffee experience. To learn more, check out http://www.spzlegal.com/our-clients/.

Artificial Intelligence is changing the world, and our client FalconAI is working to make it more accessible. Comprised of top AI researchers and engineers located in Boston and Istanbul, they have developed cutting-edge AI tools that provide human-level recommendations to Fashion customers and E-sport gamers. To learn more, check out http://www.spzlegal.com/our-clients/

SPZ is excited to feature Just Invest, LLC. Just Invest, LLC is a technologically-driven asset management firm. Their mission is to empower advisers to enter a new era of wealth management, driven by unprecedented customization and transparent, efficient tax management. They use large-scale data analysis, quantitative algorithms and risk modeling. They deliver scalable portfolio, tax management, greater client engagement and best in class economics for both advisers and investors. To learn more, visit http://www.spzlegal.com/our-clients/

SPZ is happy to feature our client Gratify. Gratify is a freelance platform based entirely in Slack. Their platform allows you to hire a variety of technical experts 24/7 without leaving Slack. Supported roles include web development, web design, animation and media, lead generation, and more. To add Gratify to your Slack workspace, http://www.spzlegal.com/our-clients/

Berkeley SkyDeck applications for the Spring 2020 cohort just opened! As a top global accelerator, SkyDeck is looking for ambitious founders interested in taking their startup to the next level. We offer a 6 month acceleration program, access to a vast network of advisors and top notch UC Berkeley faculty as well as research/laboratory resources. If you or founders you know are interested, be sure to apply before January 8, 2020! Apply today at https://skydeck.berkeley.edu/gfp/

Here at SPZ, we value personal development and growth. That's why we're excited to highlight the work of our client Rhythmic Mind. They are a non-profit organization providing holistic therapeutic services by enabling teens and young adults to engage in their own empowerment through Hip Hop. To learn more, visit www.rhythmicmind.net.

Fighting climate change is a big goal! That's why we're excited to feature our client Salo, a conservation technology company whose mission is to accelerate solutions to climate change and biodiversity loss by guiding investments in natural climate solutions: conservation, restoration & improved land stewardship. They use three toolssatellite data, artificial intelligence & ecological modelingto identify conservation opportunities, monitor ecosystem health & predict environmental change. To learn more please visit http://www.spzlegal.com/our-clients/

SPZ is seeking talented and driven attorneys to help us continue our strong growth serving impact-driven startups. Check out our latest job description and get in touch!

Here at SPZ, we value the next generation of change-makers. That's why we're excited to feature our client Verto Education and their work to change Higher Education in positive, student-focused ways. They offer Freshman year abroad with direct transfer to partner schools. Their focus is on student outcomes, helping students get the most out of their college experience and setting them on a path for a successful and fulfilling life and career. To learn more about Verto Education and other clients of SPZ, visit http://www.spzlegal.com/our-clients/.

We are hiring for an Associate Attorney position. Come join SPZ's growing practice!

Looking to achieve professional growth? Great leaders are built, not born. Everyone has the potential to be a great leader, but becoming one takes work and the right information! Strive, a client of SPZ, is an SF-based, venture-backed startup building a social learning platform where great coaches use evidence-based teaching technology to make leadership development engaging. To learn more about Strive and other clients visit http://www.spzlegal.com/our-clients/