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Avi Emanuel
Partner
Corporate
aemanuel@wsgr.com

D650-849-3127

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Avi Emanuel is a partner at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, where he practices general corporate and securities law, specializing in early- and mid-stage companies. He currently advises start-up companies in a variety of matters, including entity formation, venture financing, corporate governance, employment matters, and securities law compliance. In addition, Avi has extensive experience with mergers and acquisitions, and has also participated in several IPO transactions.

Prior to attending law school, Avi was a Teach For America corps member.

Avi is practicing virtually in Illinois, where he is licensed.

Experience

Avi Emanuel is a partner at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, where he practices general corporate and securities law, specializing in early- and mid-stage companies. He currently advises start-up companies in a variety of matters, including entity formation, venture financing, corporate governance, employment matters, and securities law compliance. In addition, Avi has extensive experience with mergers and acquisitions, and has also participated in several IPO transactions.

Prior to attending law school, Avi was a Teach For America corps member.

Avi is practicing virtually in Illinois, where he is licensed.

Education
  • J.D., University of Michigan Law School, 2016Cum Laude; Associate Editor, Michigan Law Review
  • B.A., Philosophy, Northwestern University, 2010With Honors
Admissions
  • State Bar of California
  • State Bar of Illinois
Credentials
Education
  • J.D., University of Michigan Law School, 2016Cum Laude; Associate Editor, Michigan Law Review
  • B.A., Philosophy, Northwestern University, 2010With Honors
Admissions
  • State Bar of California
  • State Bar of Illinois
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  • Corporate
  • Emerging Companies and Venture Capital
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