Silicon Valley
In her practice, Ellen focuses on advising emerging companies and investors in the tech ecosystem. On the company side, Ellen’s clients range from early startups to mature private companies. She advises companies and founders on formation, venture financings, governance, M&A transactions, corporate and securities matters, commercial transactions and litigation strategy. Ellen’s approach is holistic and strategic. Her unique skill set and business-driven approach derive from more than twenty years as a Silicon Valley lawyer and her broad experiences earlier in her career as both a successful litigator and business owner.
Over her career, Ellen has represented both private and public companies and has worked with both small startups and large multinational enterprises, as well as the executives, investors and advisors involved in those businesses. As a result, Ellen draws upon a deep knowledge base and set of experiences and insights that allow her to offer practical and seasoned advice to her clients. Ellen’s clients have represented a broad swath of the technology ecosystem, including both hardware and software, and, as a result, her industry experience is wide-ranging. Her clients have included companies in the artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, climate-tech, renewables, fintech, SAAS, aerospace, digital retail, online sharing, biotech/biopharma, media, design and data analytics fields, among others.
Ellen has a passion for working with companies making an impact in the world. She is committed to helping her community and has devoted substantial time and effort over many years serving on boards of directors and in pivotal roles for nonprofit organizations. Ellen is a former competitive figure skater, a devoted wife and the mother of three (wonderful) children.