Scott L. Kaufman

Scott leads Sullivan's Emerging Companies & Venture Capital Group and represents entrepreneurs, technology and life science companies and investors, including family offices, in venture financings, M&A and other corporate transactions. He also represents clients in private and public securities offerings and advises on SEC compliance matters, including with respect to token distributions. Scott’s clients are in a number of areas including Internet, Digital Health, Digital Media, Blockchain/Cryptocurrency, Biotech/Life Sciences, Artificial Intelligence, IOT, Data Analytics, Cyber Security and Software. 

Scott is a trusted advisor and serves as outside general counsel to a number of his clients and has significant experience advising Israeli hi-tech companies in connection with their business transactions in the United States.

Bar & Court Admissions

• New York

Education

• J.D., with honors, Duke University School of Law
• B.A., with distinction, University of Michigan

Awards & Honors

• The Legal 500 U.S. (2019, 2020)

• SEC Changes Rules to Improve Deal Flow for Private Companies and Investors
  Client Alert
  December 9, 2020
• Sullivan Earns Top Rankings in the 2020 Edition of The Legal 500 United States
  Press Release
  June 10, 2020
• Demo Days May Soon Be In the Clear
  Client Alert
  April 27, 2020
• Understanding Liquidation Preferences in Venture Financings
  VC-List
  January 14, 2020
• Sullivan Earns Top Rankings in the 2019 Edition of The Legal 500 United States
  Sullivan Press Release
  May 30, 2019
• Meet 'Sullivan': Boston's Sullivan & Worcester Rebrands After Growth Year
  The American Lawyer, Quoted
  April 29, 2019
• I.D. Systems buys Israeli telematics co Pointer for $140m
  Globes
  March 14, 2019
• Securities Law Compliance isn’t just for Public Companies — Practical Guidance for Entrepreneurs and Startups Raising Capital
  VC-List
  October 17, 2018

Seminars & Presentations

• Opportunities and Hurdles for Financial Technology Startups
  Silley Circuits Startup/Tech Event (October 7, 2019)
• Journey 2019
  Tel Aviv, Israel (September 18, 2019)
• Is Big Data turning out to be mostly Big Hype?
  Silley Circuits (June 3, 2019)
• Our Crowd Investor Event
  Sullivan Conference Center, New York, NY (May 21, 2019)
• Why Start-ups in Niche Markets Succeed
  Silley Circuits Start-up/Tech Event (March 26, 2019)
• The Best of Israeli Tech Is Coming to Boston
  Sullivan & Worcester, Boston, MA (December 6, 2018)
• Are There Still Opportunities for Start-Ups in the New York Region?
  Sullivan & Worcester, New York, NY (October 22, 2018)
• What is Blockchain, and Why Should I Care?
  Connecticut Convention Center, Hartford, CT (June 11, 2018)
• Spring 2018 Pitch Event
  St. Andrews Angels of New York (May 22, 2018)
• Data and Cyber Security — Business Threats & Opportunities
  Silley Circuits Cyber & Data event (May 7, 2018)
• Surviving as a Start-up in New York
  Silley Circuits Start-up/Tech Event (April 23, 2018)