About
A Washington, DC boutique built for complex matters.
The Firm
Union Square Law & Advisory PLLC ("Union Square") is a boutique law and advisory firm providing strategic, high-level counsel on complex transactions at the intersection of securities law and financial services and national security.
Union Square delivers strategic guidance on global policy matters, offering tailored strategic advisory services across technology and innovation sectors, such as software, energy, aggrotech, fintech, and media technology.
Headquartered in Washington, DC — the nexus of federal regulation, procurement, and national security policy — we are positioned to give clients a structural advantage on the matters that matter most.
Brand Pillars
Three principles. Every engagement.
Sophisticated
Deep regulatory expertise applied with the precision complex matters demand.
Simple
Clear strategy and clear counsel — no jargon, no theatrics.
Engaging
A genuinely collaborative partnership with every client we serve.
Sharpened in Big Law
After public service, we advised asset managers, financial institutions, fund sponsors, and public companies in large law firm environments where precision, speed, and strategic judgment were essential.
We have:
Structured and launched complex investment products
Navigated high-stakes regulatory matters
Advised on disclosure, governance, and compliance frameworks
Managed cross-border and multi-stakeholder transactions
Negotiated critical agreements under tight timelines
Big Law demands excellence — and we bring that standard to every client engagement.
Rooted in Public Service
Our experience in federal regulatory service provided something few private practices can offer:
Direct exposure to how regulators think
Insight into policy development and rulemaking
Experience handling examinations, enforcement inquiries, and interpretive questions
A deep understanding of fiduciary obligations and investor protection principles
We understand not only the text of the rules — but the intent behind them.
That institutional knowledge allows us to anticipate issues before they become problems and to guide clients through regulatory complexity with clarity and confidence.
Why We Are Different
Most firms are either regulatory or transactional.
We are both.
Most firms are either large and expensive — or small and limited in scope.
We are agile and sophisticated.
We operate without unnecessary layers. Clients work directly with experienced counsel who understand both the law and the business realities behind it.
Our model allows us to deliver:
Senior-level attention on every matter
Practical, business-minded legal advice
Efficient staffing and cost discipline
Strategic insight informed by regulatory experience
Our Approach
We believe legal advice should be:
Clear. Practical. Strategic.
We do not provide theoretical answers.
We provide solutions aligned with your business objectives.
Whether advising on regulatory compliance, investment product development, governance, disclosure, or complex strategic matters, we combine:
Public sector perspective
Private practice rigor
Entrepreneurial agility
The result is legal counsel that is technically precise, commercially aware, and forward-looking.
Our Mission
To deliver sophisticated legal services with the judgment of public service, the discipline of Big Law, and the responsiveness of a modern boutique practice.
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