Jason Gershenson is Special Counsel in the Firm’s Corporate and Cannabis Practice Groups at Cuddy & Feder LLP. With more than a decade of experience advising venture capital funds, startups, and high-growth companies, Jason represents clients through every stage of the business lifecycle — from formation and capital raising to cross-border expansion and strategic exits.
He serves as outside general counsel to clients across the U.S., Europe, and Asia, guiding transactions that include venture financings, mergers and acquisitions, fund formations, and complex cross-border deals. Jason’s background as a transactions lawyer includes representing companies and investors in multimillion-dollar venture capital transactions, structuring private equity and fund agreements, and managing the sale of a venture-backed company in a $350 million acquisition.
Jason’s practice also extends to real estate transactions that intersect with corporate deals, including property acquisitions, leasing, and financing for companies expanding into new markets. His experience allows him to provide integrated counsel that aligns business growth with real estate and financial strategies.
Before joining Cuddy & Feder, Jason led his own corporate law firm and held senior roles at boutique and national firms, where he launched new offices, developed emerging practice areas, and built a blockchain securities practice. He also founded and successfully exited a venture-backed technology startup.
Education
- J.D., Willamette University College of Law
- B.A., Biology, University of Miami
Admissions/Courts
- New York
- Oregon
Professional Associations
- New York City Bar Association, Emerging Companies and Venture Capital Committee
- Metropolitan Black Bar Association
Presentations + Publications
- Motley Collective – “Equity Unchained: Navigating Startup Compensation”
- Blacks in Technology Conference – “Preparing Your Company for Acquisition”
- Founder Gym – “Raising Venture Capital”
- Black Blockchain NYC – “Cryptocurrency Regulation”
- Willamette University – “Blockchain: The Revolution Extends Beyond Cryptocurrency”
Community Service
- Board Member, Good Call NYC
- Organizer, Black Blockchain NYC
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