VC and PE: From Law School to the Deal Table
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Center for Business Law
Startup Exits Explained: IPOs, M&A, and the Lawyer’s Role
What does it really mean for a startup to “exit”? From strategic M&A to IPOs and secondary transactions, exits are defining moments for founders, investors, and counsel alike. This lunch-time panel brings together company counsel, investor counsel, and buyer counsel to unpack how exits actually work in practice, with a particular focus on M&A…
Beyond the Law Firm: How JDs Build Careers in Global Business and Boardrooms A Conversation with Joe Hurd
Join us for a conversation with Joe Hurd, JD (Harvard Law ’95), whose career shows how legal training can open doors far beyond traditional law practice. Joe began his career practicing corporate and securities law at Linklaters in London, qualifying as a solicitor in England and Wales. He then…
Business Law Track for 1Ls and the CBL Scholars Program
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Crypto, Compliance & Governance: A Conversation with Candace Kelly
Join us for this CBL Lunch Speaker Series event featuring Candace Kelly ‘97, Chief Legal and Policy Officer at the Stellar Development Foundation, a non-profit organization that supports the development and growth of Stellar, an open-source network that connects the world’s financial infrastructure. With extensive experience at the intersection…
CBL Kick off & Happy Hour
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CBL Scholars Program Connects Students to Bay Area’s Technology and VC Ecosystems
March 14, 2025
CBL Scholars Marilyn Aguilar-Portillo, Erik Israel, and Bubba Gleaves will receive financial support and mentorship from top industry professionals as they prepare to enter the dynamic world of business law. The UC Center for Business Law San Francisco created the CBL…
Venture Fund Representation: Insights from Leading Counsel
Save the date! The first date will take place February 27, 2025. The Second date will take place March 26, 2025. Lunch will be provided in both. More information regarding speakers will be shared to all registrants as we near each date! MARCH RSVP…
Venture Fund Representation: Insights from Leading Counsel
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Venture Fund Representation: Insights from Leading Counsel
Save the date for this Spring’s Speaker Series! The first date will take place February 27, 2025. The Second date will take place March 26, 2025. Lunch will be provided in both. More information regarding speakers will be shared to all registrants as we near each date! …
3rd VC-Backed Board Academy (VCBA)
The VC-Backed Board Academy (VCBA) is a one-day executive education program exclusively tailored for directors of venture-backed private companies. The program offers a rare opportunity for investors, founders, senior executives, and independent directors to connect, learn, and grow. Immerse yourself in a curriculum crafted by leading academics and industry…
VC-Backed Board Academy Prepares Startup Directors to Drive Growth and Innovation
November 18, 2024
Organizers and key sponsors of the Oct. 29 Venture Capital-Backed Board Academy gather for a photo in front of Nasdaq’s iconic MarketSite marquee in Times Square. From left to right: Nyron Persaud and David Silverman of Cooley LLP, Emily Strauss, Evan Epstein and Abraham Cable of UC Law…