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5.14.26
Biotech's New Playbook: Spinouts and Optionality
Biotechnology companies are increasingly using single-asset spinouts as a way to create value, though the approach can be complex. This afternoon forum will examine considerations to strategically design and execute a successful spinout. Attendees will gain insight into the legal foundations of these transactions, including tax considerations, patent strategy, IP allocation, and structural design. The program will also explore the broader business drivers behind spinout decisions—such as capital formation, strategic focus, partnership alignment, governance, and long-term value creation.
Speaking Engagements
11.20.25
OIS Ignite: Ophthalmology Startup Workshop — San Diego
Wilson Sonsini is pleased to participate in the inaugural OIS Ignite Startup Workshop taking place in San Diego on November 20, 2025. OIS Ignite is a focused, full-day program designed to support ophthalmology start-ups as they navigate the most critical challenges from early development through commercialization. Through expert panels, real-world examples, and peer exchange, this event addresses the complex journey of bringing innovation to market, across both anterior and posterior segment therapies.
Affiliated Programs
3.13.25
2025 Entrepreneur and Investor Life Sciences Summit (E&I Summit), presented by BioUtah
Wilson Sonsini is looking forward to the 2025 Entrepreneur & Investor Life Sciences Summit (E&I Summit), presented by BioUtah and the University of Utah Technology Licensing Office. Now in its 12th year, the E&I Summit convenes Utah’s life sciences leaders, entrepreneurs, and the investor community.
Speaking Engagements
1.13.25
Biologic Summit 2025
Matt Bresnahan will be speaking at the inaugural BioLogic Summit this January in San Diego. His session, "Developing and Implementing an Effective IP Strategy for AI/ML-Driven Biologics," will cover key topics like understanding IP rights, inventorship, and ownership of AI/ML-based inventions, along with strategies for protecting platform innovations and therapeutic modalities. He will also review life cycle management strategy for a biologics therapeutic program and Freedom to Operate.
WSGR Events
6.13.24
Wilson Sonsini’s 31st Annual Medical Device & Digital Health Conference
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati’s 31st Annual Medical Device & Digital Health Conference will address topics of critical importance to medical device and digital health companies today, including key healthcare regulatory considerations, the relationship between intellectual property and valuation, a look back at 2023’s fundraising and deals, and how 2024 is shaping up along with partnering strategies in the current market.
WSGR Events
6.15.23
Wilson Sonsini’s 30th Annual Medical Device Digital Health Conference
Wilson Sonsini’s 30th Annual Medical Device Digital Health Conference will address topics of critical importance to medical device and digital health companies today, including key healthcare regulatory considerations, the relationship between intellectual property and valuation, a look back at 2022’s fundraising and deals, and how 2023 is shaping up along with partnering strategies in the current market.
Affiliated Programs
6.14.23
2023 First Look SoCal Innovation Showcase
Wilson Sonsini is pleased to support the Alliance for SoCal Innovation’s The First Look SoCal Innovation Showcase 2023. The First Look SoCal Innovation Showcase is an annual conference celebrating the best very early-stage startups commercializing deep tech and life science breakthroughs from SoCal’s top research institutions. The primary goal is to connect founders with investors, mentors, and corporate executives with invaluable subject matter expertise to provide credible guidance and pre-seed/seed stage funding crucial to making the often-perilous journey from lab to market. Wilson Sonsini is a lead sponsor.
Affiliated Programs
3.16.23
Entrepreneur & Investor Summit 2023
Wilson Sonsini is proud to sponsor Utah’s premier event for life sciences entrepreneurs and investors presented by BioUtah, BioHive, and PIVOT Center. Join us at this year’s Entrepreneur & Investor Summit to hear industry experts speak on compelling topics such as funding, operating, and developing life sciences companies. Financing options for angel, early and later-stage companies will also be presented. Companies will have the opportunity to apply to pitch to investors. Don’t miss this chance to network with notable industry members and learn about investment opportunities in Utah’s life sciences companies.
Affiliated Programs
1.31.23
What You Missed at JPM 2023
Don't miss this opportunity to get caught up on the takeaways from this year's annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference. One of the largest and most informative healthcare investment symposiums in the industry, the conference brings together global industry leaders, emerging fast-growth companies, innovative technology creators and members of the investment community where they discuss high-level strategies in this rapidly changing market. Get a full rundown of the deals and data, while gaining ideas to start the year.
Speaking Engagements
11.02.22
Greater Los Angeles CEO Summit 2022
Matt Bresnahan joins the panel discussion "The Value of Partnerships and How to Navigate Them" with Alborz Mahdavi, Vice President, Protomer Technologies, Eli Lilly and Company; Andrew Korytko, Head of Biotechnology External Innovation, Eli Lilly and Company; Aubrey Kelly, CEO & Co-Founder, Rabble Health; moderated by Bassil Dahiyat, CEO, Xencor.
WSGR Events
5.25.22
Startup Bootcamp for Entrepreneurs
Wilson Sonsini is pleased to partner with Biohive, BioUtah, and The University of Utah PIVOT Center to host a Startup Bootcamp for Entrepreneurs. This is an exclusive one-day program designed for those in the process of—or considering—starting a new venture. Join us for this unique event that will provide practical information on the most important legal and business issues facing today’s entrepreneurs.