Moulton Moore LLP - Santa Monica, CA
Moulton Moore LLP is a premier boutique corporate law firm based in Santa Monica, California, recognized nationwide for advising top-tier executives, fast-growing companies, and collegiate sports programs on high-stakes executive compensation packages, corporate structuring, and strategic transactions.
Elite Executive Compensation and Corporate Counsel in Santa Monica
Operating from the Frank Gehry building on Main Street in Santa Monica, California, Moulton Moore LLP delivers exceptional legal representation tailored to modern corporate leaders and innovative enterprises. Founded by seasoned attorneys with backgrounds at elite national practices such as Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher and Flom and Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen and Katz, the boutique firm combines Wall Street caliber execution with entrepreneurial agility. When prominent professionals and growing entities need to find an attorney for crucial corporate crossroads, Moulton Moore LLP offers unmatched depth across executive compensation, business formation, corporate governance, and complex commercial agreements.
Sophisticated Executive Compensation and Employment Negotiations
At the core of the firm's national reputation is its premier executive compensation practice. The firm's partners act as trusted counselors to chief executive officers, founders, private equity management teams, and senior leaders navigating transformative career moments. Clients looking to hire an attorney for employment agreements and equity arrangements rely on the firm's deep market knowledge to negotiate:
- Bespoke executive employment contracts and retention packages.
- Equity compensation structures, including stock options, profits interests, and restricted equity units.
- Severance packages, separation agreements, and change-in-control protections.
- Rollover equity arrangements and post-transaction incentive programs during mergers and acquisitions.
- Restrictive covenants, non-solicitation provisions, and non-compete terms.
Comprehensive Corporate Transactions and Business Formation
Beyond compensation, the firm maintains a robust transactional practice guiding startups, emerging growth companies, and investment sponsors. As adept contract lawyers and corporate advisers, the legal team counsels founders through every stage of company maturity. Their work encompasses entity business formation, convertible debt financing, angel rounds, venture capital investments, and strategic joint ventures. By managing transactions from preliminary term sheets through definitive closing documentation, the firm safeguards owner equity and establishes sustainable corporate governance structures.
Pioneering Sports Law and Name, Image, and Likeness Frameworks
Recognizing the rapidly evolving dynamics in collegiate and professional sports, Moulton Moore LLP has established a forward-looking practice in name, image, and likeness (NIL) structuring and athletic revenue sharing. The team advises university athletic departments, collective organizations, professional coaches, and collegiate athletes on complex revenue distribution models, endorsement agreements, and venture partnerships. This multi-faceted approach ensures sports leaders remain compliant with dynamic regulatory rules while optimizing financial opportunities.
Recognized Excellence Across Practice Areas
With repeated accolades from Chambers and Partners in employee benefits and executive compensation, inclusion in Best Lawyers, and regular honors in Super Lawyers Rising Stars, Moulton Moore LLP stands out among boutique business practices. Whether structuring a multi-million-dollar equity plan or negotiating key commercial terms, the firm delivers uncompromising precision and strategic advocacy.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Located in the fashionable Ocean Park neighborhood of Santa Monica, along the lively Main Street retail and dining corridor.
Building Location
This boutique commercial retail and office building is located directly adjacent to the historic, Frank Gehry-designed Edgemar complex, close to popular spots like Blue Bottle Coffee and Shoop's cafe.
Parking Details
Validated visitor surface parking is available at the rear of the building, with additional metered street parking along Main Street.
Public Transit
Served by Big Blue Bus Route 1 (Main St / UCLA) and Route 8 (Ocean Park Blvd / UCLA); nearest stop is at Main & Ocean Park.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter directly from the street front on Main Street. Proceed through the main ground level entry corridor to access the law offices.