Fractional GC & Strategic Advisor

Executive-level counsel.
Without the overhead.

25+ years as GC and CAO at public and private companies — now available to a select group of clients who need experienced, practical judgment at a fraction of traditional cost.

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James J. Sullivan
James J. Sullivan
Attorney & Corporate Advisor
J.D. Magna Cum Laude, Loyola Law School
B.S. Accounting, USC Marshall School
California State Bar — Active
CPA (Inactive)
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher — Corporate & Securities
Welltok· NextGen Healthcare· TriZetto Group· Long Beach Financial· Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher
About

Seasoned judgment when it matters most

I'm a General Counsel and corporate executive who now serves a select group of clients as a Fractional GC and Strategic Advisor — helping companies navigate complex legal and business challenges with practical, executive-level judgment at a fraction of traditional cost.

Over 25+ years, I've led legal, compliance, finance, HR, and operations at public and private companies through every phase of growth, transformation, and sale — from venture-backed startups to publicly traded companies.

I began my career in public accounting and bring a CPA foundation that shapes how I think about business problems. My clients are CEOs, CFOs, and founders who value clear thinking, experience-born judgment, and straightforward solutions.

25+
Years as executive
4
Successful exits
GC
Public & private cos.
CPA
Finance-fluent counsel
Experience

Where I've served

CEO & President / Fractional GC
Sullivan Legal Solutions, PC
2022 – Present
SVP, Chief Administrative Officer & Secretary
Welltok (now Personify Health)
2013 – 2021
EVP, General Counsel & Secretary
NextGen Healthcare
2010 – 2013
SVP, General Counsel & Secretary
TriZetto Group
2001 – 2010
SVP, General Counsel & Secretary
Long Beach Financial
1997 – 2000
Associate, Corporate & Securities
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
1985 – 1991
Services

Where I focus

Practical, executive-level counsel across the areas that matter most to growing companies — delivered personally, not delegated.

Commercial & Technology Contracting

SaaS agreements, licensing, vendor contracts, manufacturing, and data-use arrangements structured for business clarity and risk protection.

M&A & Financing Transactions

Mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and financing rounds — from term sheet through closing — with the experience of having done it multiple times.

Board Governance & Compliance

Board and committee governance, fiduciary obligations, corporate records, and compliance frameworks for public and private companies.

IP, Data Rights & Employment

Intellectual property protection, data rights strategy, executive compensation, employment agreements, compensation structures, and risk management programs.

Corporate Operations & Partnerships

Operational legal support, strategic partnership structuring, and corporate infrastructure built for scale and flexibility.

Healthcare Compliance

HIPAA, privacy law, and healthcare regulatory matters — practical compliance counsel for health tech and digital health companies.

Insights

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Short videos on the legal and business topics that matter most to founders, CEOs, and growing companies.

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Contact

Let's have a conversation

If your company could benefit from seasoned, practical legal and business guidance — delivered efficiently and personally — I'd welcome the chance to connect. I focus on long-term relationships, not billable hours.

[email protected]
949-322-1191
Newport Beach, CA