Jason Schneiderman, an associate in the firm's Business practice group, focuses his practice in the area of business law with a particular emphasis on the formation of start-up/emerging companies, venture capital and debt financings, mergers and acquisitions, intellectual property licensing and general corporate matters. He represents clients in a number of industries, including computer software, hardware, electronics companies, communications, computer games, consumer facing websites (with an emphasis in the travel, real estate, and social networking industries), and media/publishing companies. He advises start-ups and venture-backed companies on business plans, incorporation, financing, founders stock, employee equity plans, intellectual property protection, licensing, distribution and strategic agreements, and mergers and acquisitions.