Sophie Fix

Sophie Fix has a strong track record of building legal departments from the ground up for multiple organizations. Her current role at Alloy Partners involves collaborating with operations to remove barriers and create opportunities for partners, founders, and communities in the venture capital and startup ecosystem, with a particular focus on university spinouts and AI/Tech. alloypartners+1

As the founder of BRANDED LEGAL, Sophie demonstrates deep expertise in intellectual property protection and monetization, including trademarks, copyrights, and licensing. Her experience at Hartmarx as Senior IP Counsel further solidifies her specialization in this area, making her a valuable asset to innovative companies and startups. brandedlegal+2

Drawing from her rural Kansas upbringing, Sophie is passionate about the profound impact of launching startups and venture studios, especially in underserved regions. Her involvement with the 1842 Fund at the University of Notre Dame exemplifies this commitment by supporting faculty research, student innovations, and community startups to drive positive societal impact in areas like health, poverty, and sustainability. alloypartners+1

With over two decades of legal experience, including General Counsel roles at Carbon38 and The Collected Group, and a Directorship at Wedgewood, Sophie has demonstrated versatile legal leadership across various industries. This breadth of experience, coupled with her earlier roles at Hartmarx and Thelen Reid & Priest, highlights her ability to adapt legal strategies to diverse business contexts. theorg