2023 TechGC VCGC Conference

Conference | October.18.2023 - October.20.2023

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara

Operating in the New Economic Environment

The landscape is changing in the venture capital space, with both positive and alarming signs in the market. Orrick is proud to be sponsoring TechGC’s VCGC Conference in Santa Barbara which will bring together general counsels from some of the top and emerging VC funds to talk about the challengesthey and heir portfolio companies are facing.

Orrick Partners Max Cantor and Josh Pollick will each lead roundtable discussions. Max Cantor will talk to first time VCGC attendees alongside the GC of Trousdale Ventures. Josh Pollick will lead alongside the GC of FirstMark Capital for a conversation about back office operations.

Additionally, Orrick Partner Laura (Bloxham) Barr will attend the event.

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Our People

Max Cantor Partner, Technology Companies Group, Mergers & Acquisitions

New York

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D:+1 212 506 3572
E: [email protected]

Practice:

Technology & Innovation Sector
Technology Companies Group
Mergers & Acquisitions
Fintech

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Max Cantor Partner

New York

Max has extensive experience in a broad range of domestic and cross-border corporate and transactional matters, including venture capital and growth equity financings, mergers & acquisitions, fund formation and SPAC transactions. He has represented both early and growth stage companies in hundreds of venture capital financings, growth equity investments and M&A transactions, and he regularly advises leading venture capital and private equity funds on their investments across the innovation ecosystem.

Max is also known for working closely with clients to provide strategic business insights and outside general counsel services, advising clients on corporate governance and boardroom matters, product development and design, fundraising strategy and general commercial matters.

In addition to representing US companies on domestic transactions, Max has substantial experience representing clients outside the US, including emerging companies and venture funds operating in Canada, Europe, Latin America, India, Japan, Singapore, China, Australia, Israel, the Cayman Islands and various other jurisdictions.

Josh Pollick Partner, Technology Companies Group, Mergers & Acquisitions

Santa Monica

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Practice:

Technology & Innovation Sector
Technology Companies Group
Mergers & Acquisitions
Fintech

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Josh Pollick Partner

Santa Monica

Josh represents high-growth technology companies and venture capital firms in many areas, including corporate and securities law, corporate formations, venture capital financings, mergers and acquisitions, public offerings, secondary offerings and SPAC transactions.

Josh has been recognized by Chambers and Partners USA, Legal500, and Super Lawyers for his work representing startups and venture capital funds.

Josh’s company-side representations include Crexi, Dave, Deel, FabFitFun, GlossGenius, Grow Therapy, Retool, Stripe, Volley and Workstream.

In addition to his company-side representations, Josh has represented leading venture capital firms and other strategic investors, including Bonfire, Coatue, Darsana Capital, D1 Capital, Pathbreaker Ventures and Wonder Ventures.

Josh has significant buy-side and sell-side M&A experience, including representing Deel in its acquisitions of CapBase, Legalpad, Roots and Zeitgold.

Laura Rose (Bloxham) Barr Partner, Technology Companies Group, Fintech

Seattle

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D:+1 206 839 4322
E: [email protected]

Practice:

Finance Sector
Technology & Innovation Sector
Technology Companies Group
Fintech
Corporate Governance
Automotive Technology & Mobility

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Laura Rose (Bloxham) Barr Partner

Seattle

Laura is a founding member of Orrick’s technology companies practice in the Pacific Northwest. She is passionate about working with women founders, other underrepresented entrepreneurs, and double bottom line companies. People who think differently, and set out to create impact, inspire her.

She represents companies and their investors in a variety of verticals, including AI & Machine Learning (Anthropic), consumer applications (AppSheet, Life360, Mylio), education technology (Go1), financial technology (SoFi), information security (Stairwell) and life sciences (Cortexyme, Inmedix), among others.

Prior to joining Orrick, Laura worked in New York as a leveraged finance attorney at Milbank, and in-house at Goldman Sachs and the New York Stock Exchange. In addition to start-up representation, she regularly provides pro bono legal advice to charitable organizations regarding non-profit incorporation and tax exemption applications.