At the start of his career, Kan was a member of an international law firm where he focused on representing private equity firms in mergers and acquisitions transactions in the technology and healthcare industries, as well as advising growth-stage technology startups in venture financings, restructurings, and matters of corporate governance. Immediately prior to joining the firm, Kan was a member of a boutique corporate law firm, where he focused on representing early-stage technology, medical, and consumer good startups in transactional matters, including mergers and acquisitions, venture financings, and international flips, in addition to serving as outside general counsel for contract review, negotiations, and employment matters.