About Erik

Erik practices general securities and corporate law, with a focus on emerging growth companies, private financings, initial public offerings, and mergers & acquisitions. Erik represents companies and investors in areas such as software, hardware, artificial intelligence, Internet of Things, edtech, cleantech, life sciences, social impact, fashion, retail, unmanned vehicles, media and other technology fields. He works with numerous incubators in the US and internationally, and he speaks regularly on various corporate governance and financing topics. Erik is the co-head of Cooley’s Palo Alto Corporate Group. He is also a member of Cooley’s firmwide partnership nominating committee and pro bono committee.

Whether it’s helping a new company on its formation or an investor identify ventures, I enjoy supporting innovation.

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Experience

Admissions and credentials

  • California

Rankings and accolades

Super Lawyers: Northern California Rising Star (2015)

Memberships and affiliations

  • The State Bar of California
  • American Bar Association (ABA)

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