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The Dallas Startup Bash
Affiliated Programs
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
5:30 - 8:30 p.m. CT

Saint Ann Restaurant & Bar
Dallas, TX

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In partnership with LiveOak Ventures and First Citizens Innovation Banking, Wilson Sonsini will co-host a special gathering for Dallas startup founders and leaders driving innovation across the ecosystem.

Join us for drinks, great food, and meaningful conversation. Partners Brian Dillavou and Rob Suffoletta and Of Counsel Darius Dills will be in attendance.

Space is limited. Please register to join. 

Contacts

Tomoko Beytien

tbeytien@wsgr.com

Presenters

Brian Dillavou
Partner
Austin

Brian Dillavou is a corporate partner in the Austin office of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, where he represents start-ups and emerging growth companies from incorporation and early-stage financings through strategic exits such as initial public offerings and mergers and acquisitions. His experience includes advising start-up and early-stage businesses on corporate legal issues, venture capital and other financings, stock options and other compensation matters, mergers and acquisitions, and capital markets transactions, including initial public offerings. He also represents institutional investors and financial institutions in venture capital financings, mergers and acquisitions, and capital markets transactions, including initial public offerings and other equity and debt financings. Brian has particular experience working with clients in the technology, fintech, and life sciences sectors.

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Robert Suffoletta
Partner
Austin

Rob works with emerging growth and technology companies, both public and private, as well as investment banks and venture capital funds.

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Darius Dills
Of Counsel
Austin

Darius Dills is a corporate Of Counsel in the Austin office of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, where he represents start-ups and emerging growth companies from incorporation through exit. His experience includes advising emerging and growth-stage businesses on strategic transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, and on corporate legal issues, venture capital, and venture debt financings. He also represents investors in venture capital financings, mergers and acquisitions, and capital markets transactions. Darius has particular experience working with clients in the life sciences, consumer products, medical device, software and aviation sectors.

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