Venture Capital
California
9 years ranked
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Cynthia Clarfield Hess
USA 2026
Ranked in 2 practice areas
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Venture Capital - California
Band 2
Individual Editorial
Cynthia Clarfield Hess cochairs the firm's startups and venture capital group, regularly representing emerging technology and healthcare companies in funding rounds. She possesses additional experience in IPOs and other matters.
Startups & Emerging Companies - USA - Nationwide
Band 3
Individual Editorial
Cynthia Clarfield Hess acts for startups in transactions undertaken at all stages in their life-cycle.
Strengths
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She is one of the preeminent lawyers in venture capital.
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