James N. Brenner Partner

Jim Brenner is a Silicon Valley native and classic startup lawyer who represents clients with big ideas. He has a particular strength in counseling consumer facing and digital media companies, including content creation and augmented reality/virtual reality (AR/VR). Recently, Jim has developed an interest in artificial intelligence (AI) technologies and business models that utilize large language models (LLMs).

Jim works with founders and entrepreneurs through the entire life cycle of their companies, including formation, fundraising, and exit processes. He serves as an outside counsel for several clients and, on occasion, acts as investor counsel in venture and growth capital financings.

Knowing that every investment, transaction, or partnership begins with the need to build a relationship, Jim takes a relationship-based approach to the practice of law. He works closely with his clients to balance legal risks with business needs that affect immediate decisions, as well as short-term and long-term goals.

Jim is a member of the board of directors of the Silicon Valley Monterey Bay Council of the Boy Scouts of America. Previously, he has been a barista at Starbucks, a cast member at Disneyland and a member of the University of Southern California Trojan Marching Band.