TechXel Stamford Venture Expert 2 of 12: ZOOM , R.J. Kornhaas, Start Up

January 22, 2026 5:30 to 6:45 PM ZOOM

TechXel Stamford Venture Expert Series (2 of 12) ZOOM

R.J. Kornhaas, Partner, Wiggin and Dana

Business Formation and Contracts

LLC or C Corporation? Contracts. Insurance. Ventures need to get these right.

R.J. is a Partner in the firm’s Corporate Department, where he advises clients on a broad range of corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, venture capital and debt financing, commercial agreements, governance and general corporate matters, across multiple industries that include technology, life sciences, financial services, manufacturing, digital media, consumer products and food and beverage. He is also a member of wiggin(x) , a new division within Wiggin and Dana LLP, designed to meet the needs of emerging and high-growth companies, their investors and their founders. He is Co-Chair of the Family Office and Strategic Investments Practice Group.

R.J.’s clients include early-stage companies and privately and publicly held middle-market companies. He also advises family offices and high net-worth individuals in connection with private and venture investments. Representative matters include direct and fund investments, ranging from early-stage SAFE and Seed rounds, to leading priced rounds and guiding investors through exit transactions.

R.J. received his J.D. with honors from Emory University School of Law and a B.A. in Economics from the University of Notre Dame. He is admitted to practice in both Connecticut and New York. He has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch In America (2021-2025) , in Legal 500 (2024-2025) and in Super Lawyers (2015-2012) .

5:30-5:45 PM introductions & networking 5:45- 6:45 pm R.J.’s remarks

Please register on Eventbrite before NOON on January 22.

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