Hill Ward Henderson is pleased to announce its new strategic partnership with Embarc Collective as part of the organization’s Shared Services Partner Program. The partnership underscores the firm’s commitment to supporting Florida’s growing technology and entrepreneurial ecosystem by providing emerging companies with access to experienced legal professionals, practical guidance, and educational resources to help navigate the complexities of building and scaling a business.
As a Shared Services Partner, Hill Ward Henderson will work with Embarc Collective to provide legal education and resources to its member companies, ranging from early-stage startups to venture-backed and growth-stage businesses. The partnership will focus on helping founders address critical legal considerations, including entity formation, founder agreements, equity structures and vesting schedules, intellectual property protection, fundraising and securities compliance, commercial contracts, employment matters, and other legal challenges that arise throughout a company's growth.
Hill Ward Henderson brings extensive experience advising venture-backed technology companies across a broad range of industries. With a multidisciplinary team of attorneys, the firm provides comprehensive legal counsel throughout the business lifecycle, from initial formation and capital raising to complex transactions, regulatory compliance, strategic expansion, and exit opportunities.
“Florida’s entrepreneurial ecosystem continues to grow, and we recognize the important role that experienced legal counsel plays in helping emerging companies establish a solid foundation for long-term success,” said Nicholas Outman of Hill Ward Henderson. “We are excited to partner with Embarc Collective to share our knowledge, build meaningful relationships with founders, and help the next generation of innovative companies navigate the legal challenges and opportunities that accompany growth.”
Through the partnership, Hill Ward Henderson will participate in educational programming, workshops, and other opportunities designed to connect founders with experienced legal professionals and provide practical insights on legal issues affecting emerging businesses. The collaboration reflects the firm's broader commitment to fostering innovation, supporting entrepreneurship, and strengthening relationships within Florida's technology and venture capital communities.
Since its founding in 2019, Embarc Collective has supported more than 145 startups and 300 founders across Florida through individualized coaching, programming, and connections to experienced operators, investors, partners, and fellow founders. Its membership includes bootstrapped and venture-backed companies at the pre-seed, seed, and growth stages.
The partnership further positions Hill Ward Henderson as an engaged legal resource within Florida's expanding innovation economy while reinforcing the firm's commitment to helping businesses succeed at every stage of development.