ABOUT ME

Hales is a seasoned legal executive with deep industry expertise spanning technology, cybersecurity, life sciences, renewable energy, and healthcare-adjacent sectors—fields where rapid innovation intersects with complex regulatory demands. With experience serving as General Counsel and senior legal advisor to venture-backed and growth-stage companies, Hales has led high-impact work across SaaS and technology licensing, data privacy, intellectual property, cybersecurity risk, and regulatory compliance. This background includes M&A transactions, equity and debt financings, and large-scale commercial contracting, all grounded in a practical understanding of how legal infrastructure must support scalability and speed without sacrificing compliance.

Equally central to Hales’ approach is a strong track record partnering with growth-focused founders who value clear, business-oriented legal guidance. Working closely with executive teams and boards, Hales helps anticipate risk, structure fundraising from early-stage through late-stage rounds, and align governance, compliance, and legal strategy with long-term business objectives. Known for translating legal complexity into actionable insight, Hales enables founders operating in technical and highly regulated environments to move decisively, protect enterprise value, and build durable companies positioned for sustainable growth.

Haley Lemon has been a member in good standing with the Florida Bar Association since 2008 and graduated from Stetson University with their JD and MBA in 2007.