Samuel Effron

Samuel Effron is a Partner at Mintz, specializing in venture capital and emerging companies. He plays a pivotal role in assisting clients with private equity transactions and legal matters related to startups. Effron's practice focuses on guiding emerging growth companies, funds, and crowdfunding platforms through complex legal landscapes. He is actively involved in the New York startup community, providing mentorship and advice to young entrepreneurs, and frequently speaks at various local accelerators and incubators.12

Professional Background

• Education: Effron holds a Juris Doctor (JD) from Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law and a Bachelor of Science (BS) from Wesleyan University.
• Previous Experience: Before joining Mintz, he worked in the film and television industry, contributing to projects such as Al Pacino's "The Devil’s Advocate." He also managed online marketing projects, including the creation of Sting’s first website, and was involved with a startup focused on liquidating technology assets during the dot-com downturn.12

Achievements

• Awards: He has been recognized as a "Rising Star" by New York Super Lawyers in the Securities & Corporate Finance category from 2011 to 2017.
• Publications: Effron co-edits MintzEdge, an online resource for entrepreneurs, and contributes to MintzTech Connect, which covers technology-related legal issues.23

Personal Interests

Effron has diverse interests outside of law; he has played guitar on an Ethiopian hip-hop album and trained in capoeira in Brazil. He humorously notes that if he weren't a lawyer, he would aspire to run a farm-to-table sandwich shop combined with a record store.12