As the holiday season is in full swing, Thompson Hine wants to express our gratitude for the privilege of supporting you and your ventures this year. 2024 has been a remarkable year for the startup and investor community. Startups continued to innovate with groundbreaking advancements in AI, green tech and healthcare reshaping industries. Investors leaned into these transformative sectors, fueling growth and partnerships to pave the way for an even brighter future.
We’ve been proud to stand by your side—whether launching new ventures, navigating challenges or celebrating your successes. Your passion and ingenuity inspire us every day. As we look to 2025, we remain committed to helping you achieve your goals and make lasting impacts in your fields. We wish you and your loved ones a joyful holiday season and a prosperous New Year!
New Ventures Strategic Partner Spotlight: Julia Parker
Julia is an associate in the firm’s New Ventures group and works with company founders and emerging companies from formation through funding to exit. She started her legal career at Thompson Hine as a summer associate in 2016. Throughout her time with the firm, she has also helped with M&A deals and securities compliance matters. In her free time, she enjoys going on walks with her husband and 20-month-old son and trying out new recipes.
Atlanta Health Investors Dinner
On December 12, the firm’s Atlanta office welcomed guests for the Atlanta Health Investors Dinner, hosted by Zane Venture Fund and sponsored by Thompson Hine. The evening offered a dynamic mix of dinner by the bite, networking and thought-provoking discussions on building a collaborative ecosystem for health, bio and life science investments.
A highlight of the evening was celebrating Sig Mosley, a cornerstone of the Atlanta startup community, who was honored with the Lifetime Venture Atlanta pass in recognition of his remarkable success and contributions to the ecosystem.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for this inspiring event, especially the Thompson Hine team – J.A. Schneider, Glianny Fagundo and Lindsay Karas Stencel!
BLCK VC Holiday Party in Chicago
Thompson Hine was proud to be a sponsor, along with Verizon, the BLCK VC’s Midwest Chapter + LaFamilia Foundation’s annual Holiday Party in Chicago. It was a fantastic opportunity to connect with innovative minds, enjoy great conversations and reflect on the progression toward creating a more inclusive and diverse venture capital ecosystem. Special thanks to Marc Minor and Gerena Gregory for representing the firm at this impactful event!
Launch NY Founders & Investors Breakfast
On December 6, 2024, Launch NY hosted its exclusive Founders & Investors Breakfast in Rochester, providing a unique platform for entrepreneurs and investors to connect, share insights and explore opportunities for collaboration within the startup ecosystem.
Sponsored by Thompson Hine, the event underscored a shared commitment to fostering innovation and economic growth in the region. This breakfast was part of Launch NY’s broader efforts to connect entrepreneurs with resources and networks. With sponsorship support from organizations like Thompson Hine, these gatherings play a pivotal role in strengthening the entrepreneurial and investment community across Upstate New York. Thank you to Launch NY, Thompson Hine and everyone who contributed to making this event impactful for founders and investors alike!
QuickLaunch: Experienced Guidance for Startups and Investors
Our QuickLaunch program is tailored to entrepreneurs, startups and investors, providing guidance on growth and funding cycles and offering cost-effective counsel on day-to-day legal matters from formation to funding to exits. Our seasoned team helps navigate the confusing waters of growth, funding, expansion and those tricky legal issues that can arise, often at fixed or budgeted pricing by using our firmwide proprietary SmartPaTH™ tool. To learn more about our tailored, value-enhancing solutions, please visit our site.