Bridging technical fluency with legal excellence to advise organizations that scale responsibly.
In a landscape defined by rapid change, you need legal counsel that anticipates challenges and supports growth.
We anticipate legal challenges before they arise, providing forward-thinking strategies for smoother operations.
We work alongside your existing legal team to offer specialized knowledge without disruption.
Our practice is built around niche legal areas requiring dedicated expertise in emerging regulations.
We bridge complex technical concepts and sound legal strategy with expertise in both domains.
Select the situation that best describes your current needs.
We work best with organizations at high-consequence decision points—moments where getting the legal architecture right matters for long-term success.
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"Empowering founders with clarity."
Sarhan Data Law is a tech-enabled legal practice specializing at the intersection of data, privacy, and artificial intelligence. Founded and led by Laith Sarhan, the firm delivers actionable legal strategy to enable innovation at scale.
With experience spanning startup exits, enterprise privacy programs, and Tier 1 corporate law, Laith brings a unique perspective to every engagement—combining operational know-how with rigorous legal expertise.
Learn more about Laith's background"My goal is to empower founders and leaders. By providing clear, technically informed legal strategy, we give you the clarity and confidence needed to make your mark."
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"Laith understands that for a high-growth company, speed to signature is everything."
We chose Sarhan Data Law after years of grinding with large law firms to get access to the skills needed from a partner to build a legal framework that could keep up with our growth. Sarhan Data Law is the only firm I've worked with to actually deliver that. With their support, we closed our largest deals in record time and improved our branding through the sales process with a new level of professionalism.
Jasper Cooper
CEO, AutoRFP
"A unique blend of deep legal expertise and genuine technical understanding."
Laith brings a unique blend of deep legal expertise and genuine technical understanding. He didn't just hand us a contract; he helped us navigate the nuances of AI compliance, including zero retention with our subprocessors, and gave us the confidence to stand behind our security promises.
Ali Zahid
CEO and Co-Founder, LegalMate
"The rare legal partner who bridges technical innovation, regulatory requirements, and customer trust seamlessly."
Laith's knack for crafting contracts grounded in technical considerations were critical to Semantic Health's success. His thoughtful approach crafted a contracting strategy that has held strong through the AI industry's rapid evolution and proven equally adaptable in complex procurement environments.
Nicola Sahar
CEO, Semantic Health Inc.
"Laith's technical expertise and calm, practical approach kept the deal on track."
Laith and Sarhan Data Law provided the strategic clarity we needed during the sale of our physiotherapy clinic. When complex tax and structural hurdles arose at the eleventh hour, Laith's technical expertise and calm, practical approach kept the deal on track. He is an invaluable partner for any founder navigating a high-stakes transition.
Shubham Joshi
Owner, Pitt Meadows Physiotherapy Clinic Ltd.
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