Who is the target audience for Le[a]dBetter® services?
The target audience for legal services under the Le[a]dBetter® program is startups and emerging companies with at least one woman in a senior leadership role and, under Le[a]dBetter® Imagine, women inventors and their companies.
To qualify for Le[a]dBetter® Imagine, companies must qualify for Le[a]dBetter® and have at least one named woman inventor on a nonprovisional patent application.
Can my company receive both Le[a]dBetter and Le[a]dBetter Imagine discounts?
Yes. You can receive the traditional Le[a]dBetter® discount of 15% off our standard hourly rates for certain legal services for a limited period. Qualifying startups with women inventors can also receive the Le[a]dBetter Imagine® discount after the initial Le[a]dBetter® discount expires.
Are startups led by men or with a majority of men in their C-suite eligible to benefit from the support provided to Le[a]dBetter® startups?
Yes, men who lead startups are welcome to participate in the program. Executives at qualifying startups led by men or women that include at least one woman in a senior leadership role are eligible to receive the discount on legal services and attend Le[a]dBetter® networking and educational events. The program is designed so companies that value and demonstrate inclusivity may benefit.
How do I start the qualification process?
CLICK HERE to provide details about your company that will help us determine your eligibility.
Is there anything else I should know?
Yes. Please note that the presence of at least one woman in a senior leadership role does not automatically qualify your company for inclusion in the Le[a]dBetter® program. Before establishing an attorney-client relationship under the Le[a]dBetter® program, we will need to run a thorough conflicts background check to identify possible issues, such as determining if any adverse party relationships exist with our current clients. If a conflict does exist, it must be cleared and/or the appropriate waivers obtained. If it cannot be cleared, the company is not eligible for services under Le[a]dBetter®. If clearances are obtained, Perkins Coie and the company or individual will need to agree to such a relationship in an engagement letter. Eligibility is determined at the discretion of Perkins Coie.
