Department profile
Morrison Foerster

Venture Capital

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Morrison Foerster

Rankings

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Venture Capital - California

Band 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

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  • 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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  • Morrison Foerster is uncanny in their ability to analyze documents and think of every potential permutation that needs to be covered in a partnership document or fundraise.

    Venture Capital respondentUSA
  • Morrison Foerster is very proactive in making sure we are not dropping the ball in every aspect of our business.

    Venture Capital respondentUSA
  • Beyond knowledge of the law, Morrison Foerster excels in strategic advisory. They are highly commercial, put themselves in our shoes and therefore are true thought partners.

    Venture Capital respondentUSA
  • They offer incredible client service and timely responses.

    Venture Capital respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Michael Glaser
    Band 3Michael Glaser

    Michael Glaser

    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.

  • Band 3Murray Indick
    Band 3Murray Indick

    Murray Indick

    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.

      Venture Capital respondentUSA
    • Murray is an incredible lawyer, strategist and thoughtful partner.

      Venture Capital respondentUSA
  • Band 4Daniel Harris
    Band 4Daniel Harris

    Daniel Harris

    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.

      Venture Capital respondentUSA
    • Dan has always been a phenomenal lawyer.

      Venture Capital respondentUSA
  • Band 4Jason Sanderson
    Band 4Jason Sanderson

    Jason Sanderson

    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.

      Venture Capital respondentUSA
  • Up and ComingAlfredo Silva
    Up and ComingAlfredo Silva

    Alfredo Silva

    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.

      Venture Capital respondentUSA
    • He's incredibly sophisticated, smart, and thoughtful.

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

      Venture Capital respondentUSA
  • Up and ComingShai Kalansky
    Up and ComingShai Kalansky

    Shai Kalansky

    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.

      Venture Capital respondentUSA
    • Shai is client-focused, responsive, thoughtful, budget-sensitive and extremely smart and sophisticated.

      Venture Capital respondentUSA
  • Associates to watchLauren Chase
    Associates to watchLauren Chase

    Lauren Chase

    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.

      Venture Capital respondentUSA

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