Colton M. Carothers
- Seattle
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Colton advises tech companies—from startups to multinationals—on corporate, commercial, and intellectual property transactions, including M&A, joint ventures, tech transfer, and venture capital deals.
Prior to joining Perkins Coie, Colton Carothers was in-house counsel for a global social media and networking platform, where he led complex technology transactions for the company's augmented reality and virtual reality (AR/VR) division. His work included structuring and negotiating agreements with industry-leading research and development partners, component suppliers, and academic institutions.
Colton enjoys working on transactions involving businesses and operations in French-speaking countries and currently serves as the outside counsel to the French-American Chamber of Commerce of the Pacific Northwest.
Colton maintains an active pro bono practice, providing legal services to nonprofit arts entities.
Education & Credentials
Education
- University of Washington School of Law, J.D., 2011
- Jean Moulin University Lyon 3, LL.M., International and European Law, with honors, 2011
- Seattle University College of Arts and Sciences, B.A., Political Science with Departmental Honors, summa cum laude, 2006
Bar and Court Admissions
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Washington
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Minnesota
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New York
Related Employment
- Facebook, Inc., Redmond, WA, Lead Counsel, 2017-2019
- Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP, New York, NY, Managing Associate, 2014-2017
- Dorsey & Whitney LLP, New York, NY, Associate, 2011-2014
Professional Recognition
Recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for Mergers and Acquisitions Law, 2024-2025
Listed as a “Rising Star” by Washington Super Lawyers, 2020-2024
Listed as a “Rising Star” by New York Metro Super Lawyers, 2015-2018
Listed as a “Rising Star” by Minnesota Super Lawyers, 2014
Minnesota State Bar Association President’s Award, recognizing outstanding assistance and support to the association and its mission, 2013
North Star Lawyer, awarded by the Minnesota State Bar Association for pro-bono legal services, 2013-2014