Daniel A. Shmalo is the founder and managing partner of 360 Venture Law, a specialized law firm working with start-up and fast-growing venture-backed companies and their investors. Dan practices in the areas of corporate law, securities, private placements, mergers and acquisitions, investment fund formation, business contracts, and technology licensing. Dan formerly practiced law with Holland & Knight, LLP, one of the largest international law firms in the country, and with Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP, a prominent technology and venture finance firm. In his past life, he was a financial consultant with Merrill Lynch and PaineWebber (now UBS), two of the nation’s leading investment banks. Dan has held various securities and insurance licenses.

Dan serves on the board of advisors for companies including, Vesdia Corporation, Reaction Marketing Group, The Monaco Fund LLC, and Form53. Dan serves on the Board of Directors for Mothers’ Milk, Inc., a non-profit arts organization and has been a volunteer with the "Georgia Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts" and "Hands On Atlanta." Dan is a marathon runner and mentor with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s "Team In Training" program. Dan has participated in various marathon events for the past four years. To date, Dan’s team has helped to raise more than $25,000 for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Dan considers himself one of Atlanta’s biggest fans, locating his home, rental properties and business all in the City of Atlanta.