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Venture Capital - California

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Morrison Foerster offers advice to emerging companies and major investors in both early- and late-stage financings, as well as the full gamut of corporate and IP issues. It demonstrates significant strengths in life sciences, fintech and agriculture technology and has a particularly prominent practice in secondary market transactions.

Work Highlights

  • Morrison Foerster represented Verkada in its $200 million Series E financing completed at a $4.5 billion pre-money valuation.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Michael Glaser
3
Michael Glaser
3
Band 3

Michael Glaser sits as cochair of the firm's emerging companies and venture capital practice and regularly advises emerging companies on their financing needs. His robust company-side practice sees him typically assisting those in the technology market.

Murray Indick
3
Murray Indick
3
Band 3

Murray Indick has significant experience in handling matters on behalf of both emerging companies and renowned venture capital investors.

He is a very seasoned lawyer.

Murray is an incredible lawyer, strategist and thoughtful partner.

Daniel Harris
4
Daniel Harris
4
Band 4

Daniel Harris of Morrison Foerster benefits from experience advising venture-backed companies on early-stage financings in the energy, bioscience, and food and beverage sectors.

Dan is very well-versed and has a terrific demeanor.

Dan has always been a phenomenal lawyer.

Jason Sanderson
4
Jason Sanderson
4
Band 4

Jason Sanderson is highly regarded for his expertise in venture capital and advises emerging companies and investors on funding rounds.

Jason is super pragmatic, always available, and internationally experienced, which is very valuable to us.

Alfredo Silva
U
Alfredo Silva
U
Up and Coming

Alfredo Silva cochairs Morrison Foerster's social enterprise and impact investing practice and regularly advises companies through early and later-stage financings.

Alfredo is truly a jewel in the firm’s practice. He takes a 360° approach to all problems, collaboratively and practically solving extremely complex problems.

He's incredibly sophisticated, smart, and thoughtful.

Alfredo is particularly creative at conceiving structures to solve your problem and advising on defensive actions to leverage your position.

Shai Kalansky
U
Shai Kalansky
U
Up and Coming
Shai Kalansky is highlighted for his ability to represent clients in the life sciences and healthcare space. He routinely provides counsel on early-stage financings and debt financings.

I can't speak more highly of Shai Kalansky and his desire to go above and beyond and be available for us.

Shai is client-focused, responsive, thoughtful, budget-sensitive and extremely smart and sophisticated.

Lauren Chase
Associates to watch

Lauren Chase has a growing practice in the space. She has notable experience in assisting clients throughout various stages of the organization's life cycle, including early-stage financings and IPOs.

Lauren is highly responsive, and is always moving quickly and solving matters.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Michael Glaser
3
Michael Glaser
3
Band 3
Murray Indick
3
Murray Indick
3
Band 3
Daniel Harris
4
Daniel Harris
4
Band 4
Jason Sanderson
4
Jason Sanderson
4
Band 4
Alfredo Silva
U
Alfredo Silva
U
Up and Coming
Shai Kalansky
U
Shai Kalansky
U
Up and Coming
Lauren Chase
Associates to watch