Drew Morris—formerly of Wilson Sonsini and the first in-house counsel at TRM Labs—launched the firm in 2024 after managing outside counsel and legal budgets at a rapidly growing tech company. In that role, he identified a clear gap in the market: early-stage companies needed top-tier, experienced legal support for the day-to-day blocking and tackling of running a business—without the overhead or inefficiency of Biglaw.

At First Circle, we specialize in corporate law, venture financings, and commercial contracts—serving as an embedded legal partner to fast-growing companies from formation through scale. We combine sharp legal judgment with cutting-edge legal AI tools to deliver immaculate work product at a pace that matches your business.

Clients get direct access to a seasoned lawyer who understands startup dynamics and knows how to get deals done—no handoffs, no bloat.

If you want a legal partner who moves at founder speed—and actually thinks like an operator—we’re built for that. We’ve sat in your seat and scaled from the inside. We’re client-obsessed, outcome-focused, and built for velocity.