About Edmond

Edmond represents emerging and high-growth companies and their investors, from ideation through exit. He has substantial experience representing clients in financings, governance matters, M&A and other strategic transactions, including joint ventures, collaborations, divestures and corporate restructuring.

Edmond has an active pro bono practice and serves on the board of directors of the San Diego Natural History Museum.

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Admissions and credentials

  • California

Education

  • Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law
    JD
  • University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
    BA

Memberships and affiliations

  • American Bar Association (ABA)
  • San Diego County Bar Association
  • National Asian Pacific American Bar Association

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