Jennifer Shiao
Partner
Buffalo
Practice Areas
Business Law
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About Me
Jennifer Shiao is a business attorney who brings a global perspective and an operator’s mindset to her practice. A seven-continent traveler who has collaborated with partners around the world, she draws on diverse cultural experiences to approach legal challenges with creativity, adaptability, and a strong emphasis on relationship-building.
Before entering private practice, Jennifer served as in-house counsel across big tech, FinTech, and life sciences companies. This experience gives her a deep understanding of how businesses actually function, beyond theory, allowing her to deliver legal strategies that are not only sound, but practical, efficient, and aligned with growth objectives.
Jennifer has particular depth in the corporate medical space, where she advises medical practices, healthcare organizations, and life sciences companies on regulatory, transactional, and operational matters. She regularly guides clients through mergers and acquisitions, partnership structuring, and complex compliance issues, serving as a trusted advisor to organizations looking to scale while managing risk.
Known for her steady approach to high-stakes matters, Jennifer helps clients navigate complexity with clarity and confidence. Outside of her practice, she remains an avid traveler and community advocate, bringing the same curiosity and global mindset to her work as she does to the world around her.
Credentials & Achievements
Education:
Baylor School of Law, J.D.
University of Pennsylvania, B.A.
Admissions:
New York
Texas
Professional Focus
Capabilities:
- Commercial contracts and strategic partnerships
- Corporate governance and general business counsel
- Joint ventures and strategic transactions
- Partnership, operating, and shareholder agreements
- Mergers & acquisitions for healthcare, medical and dental practices, and life sciences companies
- Healthcare regulatory and compliance counseling
- Advising startups and high-growth companies through Series C
- Risk assessment and mitigation strategies
Industries Served:
- Banking & Finance
- Insurance
- Construction & Real Estate
- Professional & Business Services
- Health Services
- Advanced Manufacturing & Materials
- Information Technology & Software
Affiliations
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Let There Be Light International, Board Member
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Saint Vincent de Paul, Board Member
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Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York, WNY Chapter, Former Officer
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Buffalo Club, Committee Member
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Buffalo Squash and Racquets Member
Significant Matters
- Served as in-house counsel advising business teams on day-to-day legal, regulatory, and operational issues
- Drafted and negotiated complex commercial agreements, including vendor, services, and strategic partnership contracts
- Advised life sciences and technology companies on operational, transactional, and risk management matters
- Structured and negotiated partnership and ownership arrangements for closely held businesses
- Counseled healthcare organizations on regulatory compliance, including corporate practice of medicine and related legal frameworks
- Represented startups and high-growth companies from formation through Series C funding, advising on corporate governance and strategic transactions
- Supported joint ventures and strategic alliances across healthcare and technology sectors









