Hello, I'm Doug Swim.
I’m a seasoned Fractional Executive & In-House Counsel with 20+ years of experience helping high-growth companies navigate complex legal, regulatory and operational challenges—without the overhead of a full-time GC. Licensed since 2005, I’ve partnered with startups and mid-market leaders across healthcare, technology, entertainment and other regulated industries to: Build and govern legal entities (LLCs, C-Corps, non-profits) primed for fundraising, M&A and rapid scaling Draft and negotiate commercial, SaaS, talent, production and distribution agreements with speed and precision Design and implement compliance frameworks (HIPAA, FDA/Pharma, GDPR/CCPA, Joint Commission, government contracting) Develop IP protection strategies and investor-ready materials (PPMs, term sheets, pitch decks) Integrate AI-enabled workflows and optimize legal-tech stacks to streamline operations I thrive in interim or project-based roles—collaborating directly with CEOs, boards and executive teams to de-risk critical initiatives and accelerate time-to-market. Whether you need a trusted advisor to lead a specific transaction, shore up governance, or stand up an entire legal function, I deliver C-suite counsel on demand so you can stay focused on growth.
Details
- Location
- Years of Relevant Experience20+ years
- Seniority LevelC-Suite
- Highest Level of EducationDoctorate
Current / Most Recent Job Title
Attorney | In-House-Counsel | General Counsel
Current / Most Recent Employment
Self-employed
Industry
Specific Jurisdictions That I'm Qualified In or Can Cover
Skills
Key Skills Entity Formation & Governance • LLC, C-Corp & Non-Profit Structuring • Bylaws, Operating Agreements & Board Charters Contract Drafting & Negotiation • Commercial Agreements (SaaS, Vendor, Service) • Technology Licensing & IP-Related Deals • Talent, Production & Distribution Contracts Mergers, Acquisitions & Capital Raises • Due Diligence Management • Asset & Stock Purchase Agreements • Investor Term Sheets & Financing Documents Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management • HIPAA, FDA/Pharma Promotional Review • GDPR, CCPA & Data-Privacy Frameworks • Government Contracting & Joint Commission Standards Intellectual Property Strategy • Patent, Trademark & Copyright Filings • IP Audits, Licensing & Monetization Plans Healthcare Operations & Legal Support • Clinical Trial & Provider Network Agreements • Stark, Anti-Kickback & Corporate Practice of Medicine Entertainment & Media Law • Union & Guild Negotiations (SAG-AFTRA, DGA, WGA) • Production Financing & Tax Credit Structuring Litigation Avoidance & Dispute Resolution • Policy Development & Internal Investigations • Alternative Dispute Resolution Strategies Fundraising & Investor Relations • Private Placement Memoranda (PPMs) • Securities Compliance (Reg D, 506(c), Crowdfunding) AI & Legal-Tech Integration • Vendor Selection & Contracting for AI Platforms • Workflow Automation & Tech-Stack Design Operational Scaling & Process Optimization • Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) • Interim GC & Fractional Leadership Board & Executive Advisory • Strategic Risk Assessments • Crisis Management & Executive Coaching Non-Profit & Social Impact Law • 501(c)(3) Formation & Governance • Grant Agreements & Donor Compliance
Areas of Professional Interest
Areas of Interest Corporate Structuring & Governance • Forming and reorganizing LLCs, C-Corps and non-profits • Drafting and updating bylaws, operating agreements and board charters • Board governance best practices, equity plans and shareholder agreements Commercial & Technology Transactions • SaaS and software licensing, vendor and supplier contracts • Master services agreements (MSAs), NDAs and statement of work (SOW) drafting • Technology joint ventures, reseller/distributor arrangements Mergers, Acquisitions & Capital Markets • Pre-deal due diligence, risk assessments and deal structuring • Asset and stock purchase agreements, SPAs and merger documents • Investor term sheets, private placement memoranda and securities compliance (Reg D, 506(c), crowdfunding) Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management • HIPAA, HITECH, FDA/Pharma advertising and promotional review • GDPR, CCPA/CPRA and cross-border data transfer mechanisms • Government contracting (FAR/DFARS), Joint Commission and state licensure Data Privacy, Security & Cyber Risk • Privacy policy development, vendor data-processing agreements (DPAs) • Incident response planning, breach notification protocols • Security framework alignment (ISO 27001, NIST) Intellectual Property Strategy & Licensing • Patent and trademark filings, portfolio management • Copyright registration, licensing and royalty structures • IP audits, freedom-to-operate analyses and monetization Healthcare Operations & Transactions • Clinical trial agreements, investigator-site contracts • Provider network and physician practice acquisitions • Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute, corporate practice of medicine counseling Entertainment, Media & Content Production • Talent agreements (SAG-AFTRA, DGA, WGA), option and attachment deals • Distribution and licensing for film, TV and digital content • Production financing, tax-credit structuring and co-production agreements Litigation Avoidance & Dispute Resolution • Contractual risk mitigation, indemnities and warranties • Policy drafting, internal investigations and compliance audits • Arbitration, mediation and settlement negotiation strategies Fundraising, Investor Relations & Exit Planning • Pitch decks, investor Q&As and board presentation materials • Equity incentive plans, SAFE and convertible note documentation • IPO readiness, carve-out planning and sales process support AI, Emerging Tech & Legal-Tech Integration • Vendor selection and contracting for AI/ML platforms • Ethics and governance frameworks for automated decision systems • Workflow automation, legal-tech stack design and implementation Operational Scaling & Process Optimization • Developing SOPs, playbooks and governance checklists • Interim GC, compliance officer or chief legal operations roles • Cross-functional team training and technology enablement Board & Executive Advisory • Strategic risk assessments and crisis management planning • Executive coaching, M&A integration and post-deal governance • Board evaluations, charter renewals and stakeholder communications Non-Profit, Social Impact & ESG • 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(6) formation, governance and audit support • Grant agreements, donor compliance and program contracting • ESG policy development, reporting frameworks and impact measurement