Christina L. Poulsen

Partner

Extensive Corporate Law Experience

Christina’s practice spans the full range of corporate transactions, including IPOs, follow-on and secondary offerings, venture-backed private financings, and M&A. She also regularly represents companies in general corporate and securities matters.
A Recognized Practitioner

Christina was named to the 2018 and 2019 editions of the “Rising Stars” list published by Northern California Super Lawyers.

Christina L. Poulsen is a partner in the Palo Alto office of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, where she practices corporate and securities law.

Christina represents public and private technology and life sciences companies, as well as financial institutions. Christina's practice spans the full range of corporate transactions, including initial public offerings, follow-on and secondary offerings, venture-backed private financings, and mergers and acquisitions. She also regularly represents companies in general corporate and securities matters, including corporate formation and structuring, corporate governance, and SEC reporting obligations.

Experience

Christina L. Poulsen is a partner in the Palo Alto office of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, where she practices corporate and securities law.

Education

J.D., UC Davis School of Law
B.A., Philosophy and Government, Dartmouth College

Honors

Named to the 2018 and 2019 editions of the "Rising Stars" list published by Northern California Super Lawyers

Admissions

State Bar of California

Credentials

Education

J.D., UC Davis School of Law
B.A., Philosophy and Government, Dartmouth College

Honors

Named to the 2018 and 2019 editions of the "Rising Stars" list published by Northern California Super Lawyers

Admissions

State Bar of California

Select Speaking Engagements

Roundtable Co-lead, “IPO Readiness: Quiet Periods, Disclosures, and Comms,” The L Suite Senior VCGC Spring Forum, March 18-20, 2026

Insights

Select Speaking Engagements

Roundtable Co-lead, “IPO Readiness: Quiet Periods, Disclosures, and Comms,” The L Suite Senior VCGC Spring Forum, March 18-20, 2026

Recent Insights

Client Highlights

On June 2, 2026, Impulse Space, an in-space mobility leader, announced it has raised $500 million in Series D funding, bringing the company’s total capital raised to over $1 billion. The funding will support the company’s hiring and manufacturing growth plans in its efforts to build in-space mobility infrastructure. The funding round was co-led by 137 Ventures and BANNER VC with participation from Founder’s Fund, Lux Capital, and Linse Capital. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised 137 Ventures and BANNER VC on the transaction.

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Client Highlights

On January 30, 2026, ALX Oncology Holdings Inc., a clinical-stage biotechnology company focusing on novel therapies designed to treat cancer and extend patients’ lives, announced the pricing of an underwritten offering of 76,979,112 shares of common stock and, in lieu of common stock to certain investors, pre-funded warrants to purchase 18,574,120 shares of common stock in the offering. The gross proceeds of the offering are expected to be approximately $150 million before deducting the underwriting discounts and commissions and other estimated offering expenses, and excluding the exercise of any pre-funded warrants. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised ALX Oncology on the transaction.

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Recent Events

Affiliated Programs

Wilson Sonsini is proud to sponsor the Biotech CEO Summit in Napa, the premier conference designed exclusively for CEOs in the life science industry. The Summits focus on the participating CEOs discussing issues of importance to them as leaders of companies they want to position for growth and success. The Summits are discussion based meetings led by subject matter experts. All participants are invited to, and indeed encouraged to join the discussions by asking questions and sharing their personal insights. The Summits are run under Chatham House Rules to encourage open and frank conversation.

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Affiliated Programs

Curated by Wilson Sonsini's Michael Hostetler and Dan Koeppen, LaunchBio’s NextGen VC Forum is the premiere event for venture capital associates to expand their skills and expertise while growing their network. The half-day forum includes a networking breakfast, three one-hour sessions and lunch. Attendance at NextGen VC Forum is by invitation only; if interested, please contact your firm’s senior partners.

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