Corporate Compliance & Governance

Protect Your Business from the Start

Too often, early-stage companies focus on growth and innovation at the expense of internal controls. But staying compliant with legal and regulatory obligations is critical to protecting your company’s structure, leadership, and liability shield. At Jones Trial Attorneys, we help founders establish good governance practices that grow with the business and withstand scrutiny from investors, regulators, and courts.

Ongoing Compliance Requirements

Corporations and LLCs in California face a range of ongoing obligations. We help our clients stay ahead of:

• Annual reports and franchise tax filings
• Registered agent updates
• Statement of Information filings
• Board and shareholder resolutions
• Maintaining corporate minutes and written consents

Failure to comply with these requirements can result in administrative penalties or even dissolution. We ensure your entity remains in good standing and legally sound.

Corporate Governance Documents

We prepare and update foundational governance materials, including:

• Corporate bylaws and amendments
• LLC operating agreements
• Board charters and committee policies
• Written consents and meeting minutes
• Shareholder agreements and proxy arrangements

These documents establish clear expectations and protect against claims of mismanagement, self-dealing, or breach of fiduciary duty.

Policy Development and Internal Controls

As your company scales, the need for formal policies grows. We assist with:

• Code of conduct and ethics policies
• Conflict of interest policies
• Insider trading and data privacy protocols
• Expense reimbursement and whistleblower procedures

Strong policies build internal trust and external credibility. We tailor yours to reflect your industry, risk profile, and culture.

Director and Officer Guidance

We advise company leadership on their fiduciary duties, legal exposure, and best practices for fulfilling roles as directors and officers. Our services include:

• Governance training and legal briefings
• Liability mitigation and D&O insurance review
• Conflict resolution strategies

When sensitive issues arise at the board level, we provide objective legal guidance to help leadership navigate complex decisions responsibly.

Why Work With Jones Trial Attorneys

As a litigation-forward firm, we know what weak governance looks like—and how to avoid it. Our experience in shareholder disputes, breach of duty claims, and internal investigations gives us insight into how to structure your company to minimize risk from day one. We partner with growing businesses to establish the internal infrastructure needed to operate with integrity and resilience.

Contact Us

To schedule a consultation with our corporate counsel team, please fill out the consultation form below or call us at (866) JTA-WINS.