About Frances

Frances represents emerging, high-growth companies and venture investors in general corporate matters, board governance, day-to-day operations, securities law compliance, venture capital and debt financings, mergers and acquisitions, and fund formation. Her clients operate across industries including life sciences, healthcare, technology, software, logistics, fashion and mental wellness.

Frances is active in the Bay Area legal community. She co-chairs the Venture Capital Committee of the Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Silicon Valley and is a supervising lawyer at the University of California College of the Law, San Francisco’s (formerly UC Hastings) Startup Legal Garage.

Before joining Cooley, Frances worked at other prominent international law firms and has been active in the Silicon Valley startup ecosystem since 2005.

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Admissions and credentials

  • California

Education

  • University of California College of the Law, San Francisco (formerly UC Hastings)
    JD
  • University of San Francisco
    BA, summa cum laude

Rankings and accolades

The Legal 500 US: Recommended, Venture Capital & Emerging Companies (2025)

The Legal 500 US: Rising Star, M&A/Corporate and Commercial: Venture Capital and Emerging Companies (2024)

Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch, Corporate Law (2023)

Best Lawyers: Rising Star, Northern California Super Lawyers (2014 – 2023)

Memberships and affiliations

  • Venture Capital Committee, Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Silicon Valley, co-chair