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Nellie J. Brutocao
Partner
Technology Transactions
San Diego
nbrutocao@wsgr.com

D858-350-2242

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Nellie Brutocao is a partner in the technology transactions practice at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati. Her practice focuses on the life sciences industry, representing public and private companies in intellectual property and commercial transactions, including strategic alliances, research and development collaborations, technology licenses and acquisitions, supply, distribution and manufacturing agreements, sponsored research agreements, clinical trials arrangements, material transfer agreements, and co-promotion arrangements. She has also represented life sciences companies in complex commercial and patent disputes, including Hatch-Waxman litigation.

During law school, Nellie clerked in the Civil Division of the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of California.

Prior to attending law school, Nellie worked at the University of California, San Francisco, where she conducted research and administered related experiments. Her work focused on brain receptors responsible for triggering early-onset psychosis.

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Nellie Brutocao is a partner in the technology transactions practice at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati. Her practice focuses on the life sciences industry, representing public and private companies in intellectual property and commercial transactions, including strategic alliances, research and development collaborations, technology licenses and acquisitions, supply, distribution and manufacturing agreements, sponsored research agreements, clinical trials arrangements, material transfer agreements, and co-promotion arrangements. She has also represented life sciences companies in complex commercial and patent disputes, including Hatch-Waxman litigation.

During law school, Nellie clerked in the Civil Division of the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of California.

Prior to attending law school, Nellie worked at the University of California, San Francisco, where she conducted research and administered related experiments. Her work focused on brain receptors responsible for triggering early-onset psychosis.

Education
  • J.D., Santa Clara University School of Law
  • B.A., Integrative Biology, University of California, Berkeley
Honors
  • Named among San Diego Business Journal’s 2026 “40 Next Top Business Leaders Under 40”
  • Named to the 2025 and 2026 Lawdragon “500 X – The Next Generation” lists
Admissions
  • State Bar of California
  • State Bar of Massachusetts
  • U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Credentials
Education
  • J.D., Santa Clara University School of Law
  • B.A., Integrative Biology, University of California, Berkeley
Honors
  • Named among San Diego Business Journal’s 2026 “40 Next Top Business Leaders Under 40”
  • Named to the 2025 and 2026 Lawdragon “500 X – The Next Generation” lists
Admissions
  • State Bar of California
  • State Bar of Massachusetts
  • U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Focus Areas
  • Biotech
  • Global Generics
  • Life Sciences
  • Medical Devices
  • Technology Transactions
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Nellie Brutocao and Ben Capps Named Among SDBJ's Under 40
On June 8, 2026, Wilson Sonsini partners Nellie Brutocao and Ben Capps were honored among San Diego Business Journal’s “40 Next Top Business Leaders Under 40.” The special supplement recognizes young professionals for their achievements and community involvement in the region.
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Wilson Sonsini Attorneys Named to Lawdragon’s 2026 List of Next-Generation Lawyers
Ten Wilson Sonsini attorneys have been recognized in the 2026 edition of Lawdragon 500 X – The Next Generation. Individuals listed in the guide are “the future of the law” and are recognized for their accomplishments in their career thus far.
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