Kathleen Wells advises public and private companies in, venture capital firms, and investment banks on a full spectrum of corporate governance, securities law, and transactional matters, with a particular focus on the life sciences and technology sectors.
Drawing on extensive experience across multiple industries, Kathleen guides clients of all sizes — from startups to mature public companies — and their boards, investors, and investment banks on a range of matters, including:
A recognized leader at the firm, Kathleen was Co-Chair of the Silicon Valley Corporate Department from 2011-2019 and has served on the Mentoring, Recruiting, Women Enriching Business (WEB), and several industry group committees.
Kathleen’s experience includes representing:
Venture Capital Financings
(Companies and Investors)
Private Debt Investor spotlights Eventbrite financing with Francisco Partners among Top 10 market-defining deals of recent years.
Chambers USA recognized the firm as a “powerhouse in the capital markets space.”
Chambers USA recognized the firm’s Mergers & Acquisitions Practice for “world class expertise when it comes to the most challenging transactions.”