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Michelle Knoop

Michelle Knoop

USA 2026

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Michelle Knoop, a partner in Goodwin's Technology and Life Sciences groups, specializes in all areas of corporate and securities laws, with a primary focus on advising emerging-growth technology companies. Michelle joined Goodwin in 2014. She serves as a member of the hiring committee for Goodwin’s Silicon Valley office and as the co-chair of the women’s initiative of Goodwin’s Silicon Valley office.

Prior to joining Goodwin, Michelle served as a law clerk for the Honorable Carlos Bea of the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.

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JD, University of Missouri School of Law (summa cum laude, Order of the Coif) 2013; BS in Business Admin, University of Missouri (summa cum laude) 2013

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Startups & Emerging Companies - USA - Nationwide

Band 5
Band 5

Individual Editorial

Michelle Knoop has a strong practice advising companies and venture capital investors on funding rounds, as well as providing general corporate advice.

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  • Michelle is a really good lawyer.

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California: San Francisco, Silicon Valley & Surrou

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