Dror Futter
About Dror Futter
Dror Futter is an attorney and partner at Rimon Law, specializing in venture finance and advising startups in the technology sector. He currently serves as a commission member on the New Jersey-Israel Commission and mentors at multiple institutions, including Princeton University and The Jewish Entrepreneur.
Work at Rimon PC
Dror Futter serves as a Partner at Rimon, P.C., a law firm recognized by the Financial Times for its innovative approach. He has been with the firm since 2017, leveraging its flexible business model to structure alternative fee arrangements for clients. His practice focuses on providing external general counsel services to growth-stage companies, particularly in the technology sector. This role allows him to apply his extensive experience in venture finance, mergers and acquisitions, and transactional IT & IP.
Education and Expertise
Dror Futter holds a Juris Doctor (JD) from Columbia Law School, where he completed his studies from 1986 to 1989. He graduated magna cum laude with an A.B. in Political Economy from Princeton University. Additionally, he earned an Executive Mini MBA from the American Electronics Association Executive Institute at Stanford University in 1999. His educational background supports his expertise in advising startups, investors, and small to medium-sized companies in the technology sector.
Background
Dror Futter has a diverse professional background that includes significant roles in both law firm practice and in-house legal counsel. He began his career at McCarter & English, LLP, where he worked as an Associate from 1992 to 1996 and later as a Partner in the Venture Capital & Emerging Growth Company Practice from 2014 to 2017. He has also served as General Counsel at Vidyo and New Venture Partners, LLC, and as Corporate Counsel at Lucent Technologies. His experience spans over three decades in various legal capacities.
Achievements
Dror Futter has contributed to the legal field through various roles and initiatives. He serves as a Commission Member for the New Jersey - Israel Commission since 2023 and as a Mentor for the Jewish Entrepreneur since 2020. He has been involved in mentoring at Princeton University's Keller Center and the Princeton Entrepreneurship Council’s Mentoring Program since 2017. Futter has co-authored several publications on intellectual property and venture finance and has participated as a speaker and panelist at numerous legal and entrepreneurial events.