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Samantha Pelto
Associate
Corporate
Seattle
spelto@wsgr.com

D206-883-2673

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Samantha Pelto is an associate in the Seattle office of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, where her practice focuses on corporate and securities law. She primarily supports early-stage companies through issues including formation, equity, and convertible debt financings with angel and venture capital investors, corporate governance, and others.

During law school, Samantha was a member of the University of Washington School of Law's Entrepreneurial Law Clinic, where she assisted clients with early-stage corporate matters.

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Samantha Pelto is an associate in the Seattle office of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, where her practice focuses on corporate and securities law. She primarily supports early-stage companies through issues including formation, equity, and convertible debt financings with angel and venture capital investors, corporate governance, and others.

During law school, Samantha was a member of the University of Washington School of Law's Entrepreneurial Law Clinic, where she assisted clients with early-stage corporate matters.

Education
  • J.D., University of Washington School of Law, 2021Concentration in Law, Business & Entrepreneurship; Editor, Washington Journal of Law, Technology & Arts
  • M.A., Public Policy, Stony Brook University, 2012
  • B.A., Political Science, Stony Brook University, 2011
Admissions
  • State Bar of Washington
Credentials
Education
  • J.D., University of Washington School of Law, 2021Concentration in Law, Business & Entrepreneurship; Editor, Washington Journal of Law, Technology & Arts
  • M.A., Public Policy, Stony Brook University, 2012
  • B.A., Political Science, Stony Brook University, 2011
Admissions
  • State Bar of Washington
Focus Areas
  • Corporate
  • Emerging Companies and Venture Capital
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