The Room Podcast S11E9: A Law Firm for Founders with Agatha Kluk and Sonia Farber, Co-Founders of Kluk Farber Law, Now Part of Perkins Coie (Bonus Holiday Episode)
In this special holiday episode of The Room Podcast, we sit down with Agatha Kluk and Sonia Farber, the co-founders of Kluk Farber Law (now part of Perkins Coie), a specialized law firm dedicated to supporting innovative founders and startups. Their firm provides strategic legal guidance to entrepreneurs navigating the complex landscape of building and scaling companies.
This candid conversation takes us through the evolution of their practice, from its founding in 2017 to its strategic partnership with Perkins Coie. Throughout our discussion, we explore the intersection of law and entrepreneurship, highlighting how the right legal partnership can empower founders to achieve their vision. At its core, Kluk Farber Law provides comprehensive legal services tailored specifically for startups and emerging companies.
Key topics in this episode include strategic guidance for company sales and earn-out negotiations, balancing tech automation with historically successful advisory services, and AI regulation and compliance considerations.
(00:00) Introduction
(05:07) Where did Agatha and Sonia grow up and how did that shape their view of the world?
(07:10) Did Agatha and Sonia grow up thinking they would be founders and lawyers?
(08:44) How did Agatha and Sonia find themselves at the intersection of law and tech?
(12:24) How did Agatha and Sonia meet?
(13:02) What made Agatha and Sonia want to work together?
(19:29) What was the original goal of the firm that Agatha and Sonia started?
(21:22) What is the most common pitfall founders face when fundraising from VCs and, what are some of the mistakes to look out for when selling your company?
(23:48) Who or what is a memorable client or case that stands out from the first few years of working together?
(29:17) What encouraged Agatha and Sonia to say yes when being acquired in 2022?
(32:17) What is something that is not discussed enough when it comes to acquisition?
(34:19) How is tech affecting the legal sector, specifically for Agatha and Sonia?
(36:35) How do Agatha and Sonia feel about the current proposed AI regulations?
(39:28) Do Agatha and Sonia fund or support the founding of a venture firm?
(40:42) Are Agatha and Sonia bullish or bearish on first-time fund managers in today's market?
(47:06) Who is a woman in Agatha and Sonia's lives that has had a profound impact on them and their careers?
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