Our Team Emerging Companies and Venture Capital Attorneys)
Behind Every Great Project is a Team of Passionate, Skilled, and Dedicated Professionals.
Benjamin Bukari
Attorney
An attorney with deep expertise in cybersecurity, data privacy, and technology transactions, advising companies on digital risk, regulatory compliance, and growth strategy, with in-house experience leading legal operations for enterprise SaaS and digital accessibility firms.
T: (313) 519-6830
E: bbukari@mavacy.com
Michael S. Melfi
Attorney
Experienced entrepreneurial attorney who advises innovative businesses on financing, tax planning, acquisitions, and strategic growth, serving as both legal counsel and trusted advisor from startup through scale.
T: (313) 547-5747
E: mmelfi@mavacy.com
Emily Wisniewski
Attorney
An intellectual property and business attorney helping clients protect and grow brand value through trademarks, copyrights, licensing, business formation, contracts, and transactional support, including for nonprofits and M&A.
T: (517) 261-4442
E: ewisniewski@mavacy.com
Richard Hoeg
Attorney
Richard Hoeg’s practice centers on small business formation, venture capital, private equity, and mergers and acquisitions, with particular expertise in software contracts, SaaS licensing models, and intellectual property. He has advised clients ranging from startups to established companies and is a recognized voice in digital media.
T: (313) 470-1943
E: rhoeg@mavacy.com
Joshua Williams
Attorney
Commercial real estate and corporate attorney who advises developers, investors, and business owners on real estate transactions, tax planning, and business structuring with a focus on strategic, financially informed counsel.
T: (404) 779-5304
E: jwilliams@mavacy.com
Martin Shepherd
Attorney
An accomplished attorney with over 20 years of experience in civil litigation and cybersecurity, providing strategic counsel on high-stakes disputes, regulatory compliance, and data breach responses across various sectors, including critical infrastructure and executive leadership.
T: (248) 469-4086
E: mshepherd@mavacy.com