Danielle S. Pathos is a corporate attorney who advises clients in franchise and startup businesses. With a strong background in finance, Danielle is uniquely positioned to guide clients through intersecting legal and financial issues. She works with clients ranging from small businesses to corporations and national franchisors across multiple brands. Her practice focuses on Franchise Disclosure Document preparation and regulatory compliance, Item 19 financial disclosures, structuring private placements, securities compliance and investments, and drafting franchise and business agreements.

Danielle also works with startup businesses as part of the Startup and Emerging Business practice group, advising founders and entrepreneurs on fundraising, securitizations, and business formation. She provides fast-paced, results-focused legal support to clients throughout the lifecycle of their business, from formation and scale to maturity or exit.

  • Advised on corporate governance, business structuring, and growth strategies, preparing key legal documents such as stock purchase agreements, articles of incorporation and capitalization tables to meet regulatory standards.
  • Managed private placements and venture capital funding, ensuring regulatory alignment and completing Regulation D filings under SEC standards to protect investors and drive capital growth.
  • Structured sourcing, manufacturing, and distribution agreements to maintain quality and compliance. Negotiated and draft joint venture and strategic alliance agreements to optimize operational efficiency and support partnerships.
  • Provided legal guidance for real estate acquisitions, sales, and development projects, covering financing, leasing and compliance to align with strategic investment goals.
  • Advised on IP protection and licensing strategies across technology, software and healthcare to safeguard proprietary assets and ensure regulatory compliance.

  • Mitchell Hamline School of Law (J.D., cum laude, 2024)
  • University of Minnesota (B.A., 2021)
    • Economics

  • Minnesota, 2024