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Matt Oshinsky
- Firmwide Co-Chair, Emerging Companies & Venture Capital Practice
- Palo Alto
- Los Angeles
With more than 25 years working with startups, Matt guides companies from formation to initial public offering and beyond.
Matt Oshinsky leads emerging growth companies through the most critical legal and business events in their life cycle and develops proactive strategies to maximize shareholder value. He also works with a range of venture capital investors and has extensive experience representing leading technology companies in mergers, acquisitions, and strategic investments.
The Legal 500 United States has recognized Matt for his work in counseling emerging companies and venture capital firms.
Areas of focus
Education & Credentials
Education
- The University of Chicago Law School, J.D., 1998
- Yale University, B.A., History, 1992
Bar and Court Admissions
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California
Related Employment
- DLA Piper, Partner, 2012-2018
- Reed Smith LLP, Partner, 2011-2012
- Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP, Attorney, 2004-2011
- Venture Law Group, Attorney, 1998-2004
- U.S. Agency for International Development, Special Assistant to the Administrator, 1993-1995
- The White House, Presidential Personnel Office, 1993
Professional Recognition
Ranked in Chambers USA "America’s Leading Lawyers" for Venture Capital, 2024
Recognized in Legal 500 United States