Jon O'Connell is a partner in the Corporate Group and a resident in the firm's San Francisco office. He advises startup clients on matters related to corporate governance, venture capital financings, commercial transactions, and mergers and acquisitions. He also represents venture capital funds in equity financings.
Prior to joining the firm, Jon was an early employee and partner at a legal services and technology company providing startups with support to grow and scale their operations. He managed one of the most active venture capital financing teams in the industry having completed over 100 preferred stock equity financings. During his legal career at Am Law 100 firms, he has acted as outside general counsel for hundreds of startups in industries ranging from food tech to fintech.
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Admitted to practice: California
Client Alerts & Newsletters
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"SEC Improves Registration Exemptions for Private Company Issuers and Investors,"
Corporate Alert
(November 9, 2020).
Contacts: Michel C. Narganes, Jon O'Connell, Matthew Pelnar
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"SEC Finalizes Amendments to the Definitions of Accredited Investor and Qualified Institutional Buyer,"
Corporate Alert
(August 27, 2020).
Contacts: Richard B. Holbrook Jr., Jon O'Connell
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"Venture Capital Financing Update: National Venture Capital Association Releases Updates to Model Legal Documents,"
Corporate Alert
(August 10, 2020).
Contacts: Richard B. Holbrook Jr., Adelicia R. Cliffe, Jon O'Connell, Michel C. Narganes, Matthew Melville
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