Founders’ Formula: Legal Strategy for Smarter Growth

Lara Shortz offers a roadmap for founders navigating growth in California in her latest article for L.A. Times Studio. Focusing squarely on employment-related risk and legal compliance, Lara explains why missteps around worker classification, wage practices, hiring decisions, and HR infrastructure are among the most costly mistakes young companies make. She also explains how early, targeted legal planning can preserve runway, protect culture, and support sustainable scale. It’s a sharp, practical perspective for founders who understand that smart growth starts with getting their people and compliance strategy right.