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Emma Sarkisyan
Associate
Mergers & Acquisitions
San Francisco
esarkisyan@wsgr.com

D415-947-2047

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Emma Sarkisyan is an associate in the San Francisco office of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, where her practice focuses primarily on mergers and acquisitions. Emma advises both public and private clients in mergers, asset acquisitions, stock purchases, and other strategic corporate transactions.

Previously, Emma was an associate at McCarthy Tétrault LLP in Toronto. Prior to her legal career, she was an auditor of financial institutions at one of the Big Four accounting firms. She has experience with both the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

Experience

Emma Sarkisyan is an associate in the San Francisco office of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, where her practice focuses primarily on mergers and acquisitions. Emma advises both public and private clients in mergers, asset acquisitions, stock purchases, and other strategic corporate transactions.

Previously, Emma was an associate at McCarthy Tétrault LLP in Toronto. Prior to her legal career, she was an auditor of financial institutions at one of the Big Four accounting firms. She has experience with both the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

Education
  • J.D., Osgoode Hall Law School, York University, Toronto, 2013Recipient, Blake Cassels & Graydon LLP Award (Highest Standing in Business Associations)
  • B.Com., Rotman Commerce, University of Toronto, 2009Recipient, Academic Excellence Award (Top 1 percent of graduating class); Specialist in Accounting and Economics
Admissions
  • State Bar of California
  • State Bar of New York
Credentials
Education
  • J.D., Osgoode Hall Law School, York University, Toronto, 2013Recipient, Blake Cassels & Graydon LLP Award (Highest Standing in Business Associations)
  • B.Com., Rotman Commerce, University of Toronto, 2009Recipient, Academic Excellence Award (Top 1 percent of graduating class); Specialist in Accounting and Economics
Admissions
  • State Bar of California
  • State Bar of New York
Focus Areas
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
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