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Carol (Betsy) O'Leary

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Carol (Betsy) O'Leary

  • Seattle
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Betsy counsels entrepreneurs and investors on corporate issues, including venture capital investments, acquisitions, and other related transactions.

Carol (Betsy) O'Leary is a seasoned corporate lawyer who assists clients with corporate and transactional matters. She is experienced in providing legal counsel to entrepreneurs, companies, and investors, with a focus on early-stage companies.

Betsy's practice includes general corporate and governance, venture capital, and M&A. She advises private companies on formation and day-to-day governance and assists venture capital firms and companies in equity financings, negotiating and drafting documentation for venture capital funding rounds. Betsy's experience further encompasses M&A, where she acts on behalf of private equity clients in various transactions, including mergers, stock purchases, asset sales, spinoffs, and secondary sales. Betsy's holistic grasp of corporate development and operations equips her to provide strategic counsel to clients across their life cycle.

Education & Credentials

Education

  • University of Washington School of Law, J.D., Washington Law Review, Chief Notes & Comments Editor, 2019
  • The Michael G. Foster School of Business, University of Washington, M.B.A., 2019
  • Vanderbilt University, B.A., Philosophy, 2010

Bar and Court Admissions

  • Washington

Related Employment

  • Feinberg Hanson LLP, Boston, MA, Associate, 2023-2024
  • Cooley LLP, Seattle, WA, Associate, 2019-2022; Summer Intern, 2018
  • Feinberg Hanson LLP, Boston, MA, Associate, 2023-2024
  • Cooley LLP, Seattle, WA, Associate, 2019-2022; Summer Intern, 2018

Professional Recognition

  • Recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for Venture Capital Law, 2026

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