WELCOME TO VELA | WOOD. We are a boutique corporate law firm with a local feel and a global impact. We focus our practice in the areas of M&A, Private Equity, Fund Representation, and Venture Transactions.
We provide a full suite of services to our clients. With a flexible billing model that focuses on relationships, not time, we seek to enable our clients to fulfill their personal and professional goals. We thrive on turning an initial consultation into a successful, long-term relationship.
Our Practice Areas
M&A & Corporate Law
Need help restructuring your entity, cleaning up your cap table, or getting your corporate governance in order? It’s not as hard as it seems. Let us walk you through it. Read More
Startups
VW represents hundreds of startups all over the world. Our vision and goal is to be the best startup firm in Texas, plain and simple. Read More
Private Equity & Venture Capital Funds
VW represents all manner of private equity funds, from venture capital to family offices. Fundraising and deploying capital can be complex, but we’re here to make it easy. Read More
Fantasy Sports and Gaming Law
From full season fantasy leagues to daily fantasy sports to eight liners to amusement machines, we’ve got you covered. Read More
Sports and Entertainment
Whether you’re a current or former athlete, or a growing sports startup, we’ve got the playbook you need. Read More
Commercial Real Estate Law
Vela Wood has a wealth of experience representing all parties in real estate transactions, including, buyers, sellers, lenders, landlords and investors. Read More
Check Out These
Resources
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VW Podcast
Whether you’re a first-time founder or a serial entrepreneur, we have a podcast for you. We’ll walk you through the legal side of things and share our experiences counseling hundreds of startups. Listen Now
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Venture Glossary
Our Venture Glossary will be your new best friend. It features over 500 terms that are common parlance in the startup world, from Accelerated Vesting to Zombie. Visit Site
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Venture Deals YIR
To provide analysis on early-stage venture financing in North Texas, we created an audit of the capital raises we facilitated in 2016. See Reports
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Startup Central
With several entrepreneurs in our ranks, we understand what goes into building a business. It’s much more than turning an idea into revenues. It takes preparation, planning, sacrifice, and adaptability. See More
Meet Our Attorneys
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Kevin Vela
Partner
Kevin is the managing partner at Vela Wood. He focuses his practice in the areas of M&A, venture financing, fund representation, and gaming law. Read More
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“The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way.”
— Marcus AureliusRadney Wood
Partner
Radney is a named partner at Vela Wood. He divides his practice between commercial litigation and general corporate matters, concentrating on partnership disputes, corporate governance, venture financing, and contract negotiations. Read More
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Carr Staley
Partner
Carr is a partner at Vela Wood. He focuses his practice in the areas of mergers and acquisitions and real estate transactions and investment activities. Read More
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“Curiosity is the spark behind the spark of every great idea. The future belongs to the curious.”
– Unknown
Blake Hart
Associate
Blake is an associate at Vela Wood. She focuses her practice on contract drafting, review, and negotiation on behalf of sports and entertainment individuals and enterprises. Read More
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“It is not death that a man should fear, but he should fear never beginning to live.”
– Marcus Aurelius
Fernando Avelar
Senior Associate
Fernando is a senior associate at Vela Wood. He focuses his practice in the areas of M&A, venture capital, and private equity. Read More
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Jeff Villalobos
Associate
Jeff is an associate at Vela Wood. He focuses his practice in the areas of intellectual property, technology commercialization, privacy, advertising, and corporate transactional matters. Read More
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Jenny Young
Senior Associate
Jenny is a senior associate at Vela Wood. She focuses her practice on employment law and general corporate matters. Read More
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Lacey Shrum
Associate
Lacey is an associate at Vela Wood where she serves businesses that use blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies, helping clients identify and mitigate particular risks arising out of this new technology. Read More
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Lara Bubalo Manor
Senior Associate
Lara is a senior associate at Vela Wood. She focuses her practice in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, real estate transactions, and private placements. Read More
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Lindsey Altmeyer
Senior Associate
Lindsey is a senior associate at Vela Wood. She focuses her practice in the areas of venture financing, securities exemptions, and general corporate governance. Read More
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Paul Wolpert
Senior Associate
Paul is a senior associate at Vela Wood. He practices in all areas of corporate law, including securities and corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, and fund formation Read More
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Zach Jones
Senior Associate
Zach is a senior associate at Vela Wood. He focuses his practice on tax disputes with government authorities and complicated business transactions. Read More
Latest Blog Posts
Six Practical Tips For Password Security
September 17, 2019
Like it or not, your email and various other usernames/logins are a significant part of your identity and should be treated as and protected like an asset. Here are some tips for protecting your digital self. Read More
Blockchain Breakfast Summer Series, Part 4: Implementing Blockchain Solutions
September 3, 2019
My friend Michael Lewellen joined me for the fourth and final Blockchain Breakfast of our summer series to discuss implementing blockchain solutions. Read More
Understanding The New Post-Money SAFE
August 28, 2019
While Y Combinator’s new Post-Money SAFE did simplify the process for calculating early-stage equity, it may become problematic under two scenarios. Read More
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