Nellie Brutocao is a partner in the technology transactions practice at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati. Her practice focuses on the life sciences industry, where she advises public and private companies on structuring, negotiating, and executing complex transactions involving the development, licensing, acquisition, monetization, and commercialization of innovative technologies and therapeutics. Her experience includes negotiating bespoke strategic collaborations and licensing arrangements; advising on the intellectual property and commercial aspects of mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures; and counseling clients on critical commercial and operational agreements. Nellie brings a practical, business-oriented approach to navigating complex legal and commercial issues and developing creative solutions that advance her clients’ strategic objectives.

Earlier in her career, Nellie represented life sciences companies in complex commercial and patent litigation, including Hatch-Waxman disputes. She also clerked in the Civil Division of the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of California. Prior to practicing law, she conducted neuroscience research at the University of California, San Francisco.