Gary J. Ross

Gary J. Ross co-founded Ross & Shulga PLLC in 2017 to cater to the legal needs of the venture capital, investment fund and startup community. Gary formerly ran his own firm, Jackson Ross, for four years, and before that worked in the corporate transactions and securities practice groups in various large firms in various large cities, and also managed to fit in a tour of duty with the Treasury Department. Gary alternates between writing about his practice area and writing about the transition from Biglaw associate to “SmallLaw” Attorney/Administrator/Marketer/Gofer.

Posts by Gary J. Ross

Small Law Firms
5 Things I Miss About Biglaw (Part 2)

If you don't like being a small-business owner, maybe SmallLaw isn't for you.

By Gary J. Ross
Small Law Firms, Supreme Court
A Corporate Lawyer’s First Visit To SCOTUS

What was it like? Small-firm columnist Gary J. Ross provides some observations about each of the justices.

By Gary J. Ross
Sponsored
Is The Future Of Law Distributed? Lessons From The Tech Adoption Curve

The rise of remote work has dramatically reshaped the relationship between Lawyers and Law Firms, see how Scale LLP has taken the steps to get…

From The Team at Scale LLP
Billable Hours
SmallLaw Billing Maxims (i.e., Get Paid!)

Some tips and tricks that will keep your clients happy and help you get paid quickly.

By Gary J. Ross

Technology
Why Lawyers Won’t Be Replaced By Smart Contracts

Not so fast. A smart contract is not really 'smart,' and is not really a 'contract.'

By Gary J. Ross
Drinking, Health / Wellness
10 Downsides To Not Drinking

If you hate being a lawyer, quitting drinking is not going to help...

By Gary J. Ross

Money, Small Law Firms, Tax Law
Yes, You Have To Pay Taxes On Your Bitcoin

Before you start accepting Bitcoin for services, here are some other things to keep in mind.

By Gary J. Ross
Small Law Firms
Integrity Is Not For Sale

Lawyers who lack integrity are never going to be worth as much as lawyers who stand steadfast to their morals.

By Gary J. Ross
Small Law Firms
Choosing The Right Jurisdiction For Your Clients

Here are the key considerations when advising a client on the state in which it should incorporate.

By Gary J. Ross

Sponsored

Navigating Financial Success by Avoiding Common Pitfalls and Maximizing Firm Performance

In this CLE-eligible webinar, we’ll explore the most common accounting pitfalls and how to avoid them for your firm.

From Pilot and Above The Law

Sponsored

Is The Future Of Law Distributed? Lessons From The Tech Adoption Curve

The rise of remote work has dramatically reshaped the relationship between Lawyers and Law Firms, see how Scale LLP has taken the steps to get…

From The Team at Scale LLP

Sponsored

Legal AI: 3 Steps Law Firms Should Take Now

If 2023 introduced legal professionals to generative AI, then 2024 will be when law firms start adapting to utilize it. Things are moving fast, so…

From LexisNexis

Sponsored
Navigating Financial Success by Avoiding Common Pitfalls and Maximizing Firm Performance

In this CLE-eligible webinar, we’ll explore the most common accounting pitfalls and how to avoid them for your firm.

From Pilot and Above The Law
Small Law Firms
Why To Specialize

There are distinct drawbacks to trying to do everything. It's more interesting to specialize.

By Gary J. Ross
Securities Law
The SEC States The Obvious: DAO Tokens Are Securities

If citrus groves can be securities, cryptocurrencies can be securities.

By Gary J. Ross
Securities Law, Wall Street
What’s In A Label? Beyond The Accredited Investor Definition

What do all of these venture capital/securities terms mean? Gary J. Ross explains.

By Gary J. Ross
Small Law Firms
Are Legal Services A Commodity?

Do we despair that we chose a profession in which our time is seen as nothing but a commodity?

By Gary J. Ross
Small Law Firms
How Venture Capital Funds Work

Venture capital in a nutshell.

By Gary J. Ross