Kyle Westaway

Startup Attorney with 15 years of experience

Kyle Westaway is the Managing Partner of Westaway, a law firm specifically designed to support startups. He founded the firm to address the unique legal needs of early-stage entrepreneurs, drawing from his own experience as a co-founder of a startup in 2007. Frustrated by traditional law firms that operated on outdated models, Westaway established Westaway to provide a more founder-friendly approach, emphasizing transparency and efficiency in legal services.1 4

In addition to his role at Westaway, Kyle Westaway is an author and educator. He wrote the book Profit & Purpose, which explores how businesses can balance social impact with profitability. He has also taught courses on social entrepreneurship at prestigious institutions such as Harvard Law School and Cornell Tech, helping to shape the next generation of legal professionals focused on social ventures.2 3 5

Westaway contributes to various publications, including Forbes, where he shares insights on entrepreneurship and innovation. He also runs the Weekend Briefing, a newsletter that curates articles on innovation and societal impact, which has garnered a substantial subscriber base.6 7

Experience

Managing Partner at Westaway since January 2008

Lecturer on Law at Harvard Law School (January 2013 - June 2020); Contributor at Forbes (April 2020 - Present)

Education

J.D. / M.A. in Law / Public Policy from Regent University School of Law (2004 - 2006); BS in Speech Communication / Public Relations from University of Tennessee, Knoxville (1997 - 2002)