Sergio A. Broholm at Shartsis Friese LLP is a corporate and transactional attorney who advises a wide range of clients, from startups to large legacy businesses. He is active in both domestic and cross-border M&A, with a recent focus on software companies in Asia. Broholm also advises on transactional matters in the blockchain and cryptocurrency sectors.

James C. Chapman in the Menlo Park office at Rimon P.C. has deep experience in corporate and securities law. He counsels publicly traded and privately held clients, including startups, venture capital firms, and angel investors, across the tech and life sciences sectors. Having completed a number of deals his practice is known for its cross-border focus. He is an expert in transactions involving China, India, and other Asian countries, assisting both US and international clients with investments and operations.

Travis J. Distaso in the San Francisco office of Davis Wright Tremaine LLP has a broad practice, which primarily consists of M&A, focuses on advising private equity and venture capital firms on lower to middle-market transactions. He works across a variety of industries, including tech, renewable energy, and food and beverage.

James “Jim” K. Dyer Jr. is the managing shareholder of the Sacramento office of Buchalter. With longstanding experience in corporate and bank regulatory law, he serves as outside general counsel to a diverse range of clients, including financial institutions, tech startups, and companies in the agricultural space. He advises on a variety of matters, including corporate governance, finance, and M&A.

Eric Ferraro of Scale LLP has longstanding experience in corporate and securities law. He represents a diverse clientele of entrepreneurs and investors, including venture capital and private equity funds, across industries such as AI, software, fintech, and cleantech. He advises on high-stakes corporate matters, including M&A, corporate finance, commercial, and IP transactions. While his practice is primarily domestic, he also commonly assists companies from Europe and Asia with strategic moves like “Delaware Flips”.

Nicholas Gerlach, who joined Nixon Peabody LLP  from Buchalter, handles federal, international, and state tax matters for a wide range of clients in the tech and private equity sectors. With a background in accounting, he brings a unique perspective to M&A due diligence and tax-efficient structuring of transactions, including cross-border acquisitions and restructurings involving countries such as Brazil and India. He also advises on complex tax issues for both corporations and partnerships, including S-corporations.

Bradley Krack, a partner in Gunderson Dettmer LLP’s Redwood City office, advises high-growth companies and startups on a range of corporate and transactional matters. His practice, which includes clients in the robotics sector, encompasses cross-border equity and debt financings, M&A, and corporate restructurings. While he is industry-agnostic, he has a focus on a wide array of tech firms and Latin America-focused work.

San Francisco-based Jerome Ku, a partner in the corporate and business transactions group at Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, advises a synergistic clientele of venture capital and private equity firms that invest in tech-driven startups. He represents these clients from formation through to a significant transaction. Ku advises on high-stakes corporate matters, including investments, M&A, debt/equity financings, and corporate governance. With past experience working in cities such as Beijing, he is well positioned to advise on a range of matters regarding cross-border issues.

Greg LeSaint, who leads the business transactions practice at Farella Braun + Martel LLP‘s San Francisco office, is a corporate generalist. He advises a full range of clients, from large private equity firms and Fortune 500 companies to family-owned businesses. His practice includes M&A, secured lending, fund formation, and restructurings; working across many industries, including tech, food and beverage, real estate, and financial services.

Richard G.J. McDerby, a partner at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP and the leader of the firm’s venture capital and emerging companies practice, advises clients across a two-pronged practice: early-stage venture clients and later-stage companies seeking his M&A experience. He has extensive experience in complex sell-side private equity deals as well as cross-border matters, drawing on experience in Canada, the UK, France, Australia, South Korea, and New Zealand. He is based in San Francisco.

Thomas McKeever, general counsel and the founder of Silicon Valley Technology Law Advisors LLP, handles corporate matters for tech companies. He has a focus on sell-side M&A for smaller businesses across industries like SaaS, AI, and healthcare IT.

As leader of the financial services practice at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP‘s San Francisco office, Craig D. Miller specializes in advising public and private corporations, venture capital management companies, and financial institutions. He provides counsel on a wide range of corporate transactions, including M&A, capital raises, securities offerings, and corporate governance. His work also includes advising on whole bank acquisitions and strategic transactions.

Teresa V. Pahl at Hanson Bridgett LLP advises clients in all phases of their business, from early-stage startups to mid-market companies, across a variety of industries. Her corporate and securities practice includes a range of financing transactions, M&A, corporate governance, and succession planning for family-owned businesses.

P. Rupert Russell at Shartsis Friese LLP in San Francisco, has a primary expertise in M&A and securities work. He advises a range of public and private clients on corporate transactions, with a particular emphasis on the middle market. His practice is industry-agnostic, with a recent concentration on software companies, as well as work for investment funds and clients in homebuilding. He also represents clients on complex debt financings.

Jonathan S. Storper is a San Francisco-based corporate transactions attorney who advises a range of for-profit and non-profit organizations on matters from multi-million dollar financings and tech acquisitions to revising corporate governance. His practice is national in scope and he also advises on cross-border matters, particularly for European and Canadian clients.

Alidad Vakili in Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP‘s San Francisco office counsels entrepreneurs, founders, and investors. He provides strategic guidance on corporate matters and transactions ranging from early-stage financings to Series C rounds up to $300m. While his practice is industry agnostic, he has a background in the tech, healthcare, and clean energy sectors. He also has significant cross-border experience, working in jurisdictions including Vietnam.

Natalie N. Wilson at Hanson Bridgett LLP counsels clients across all stages of their life cycle, from founders at the idea stage to companies preparing for a significant transaction. She advises on a variety of transactions, including complicated recapitalizations, multi-round financings, and sales. Her practice also includes advising venture capital and private equity funds on their formation and portfolio investments.