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Craig Elliott Sherman

Craig Elliott Sherman

10.0

Superb

Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 3.5 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas
  • 34% Venture Capital
  • 33% Mergers / Acquisitions
  • 33% Corporate / Incorporation

Contact Information
  • Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
    701 Fifth Avenue Suite 5100
    Seattle, WA 98104
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Languages
  • French
  • Italian
  • Korean

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Client Reviews

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5 star rating

“Craig is the TOP Startup Corporate attorney in Washington State”

Posted by: Bryan, 2008-11-10 about 1 year ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: Craig is considered the TOP corporate attorney for startup companies in Washington state. He has been my attorney for years and I have seen this... more
5 star rating

Posted by: anonymous, 2007-05-23 over 3 years ago. Flag as objectionable

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Résumé

Licenses
  • 20 years since Craig Elliott Sherman was first licensed to practice law in NY.
  • 14 years since Craig Elliott Sherman was first licensed to practice law in WA.

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We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience
Position Duration
Member at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, P.C. 2002–present
Director at Venture Law Group 1996–2002
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Education
School Major Degree Graduated
Harvard Law School Law JD - Juris Doctor 1989
Stanford University International Studies MA - Masters 1985
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Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
Best Lawyers in America Best Lawyers in America 2008
Super Lawyer Washington Law & Politics Magazine 2008
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Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Honorary Board Member Daniel Pearl Foundation 2002–present
Board Member University of Washington Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship 2006–present
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Portfolio

Publications
Article Publication Date
Liquidation Preferences: What They Really Do The Entrepreneurs Report: Private Company Financing Trends 2008
New Rules on Option Pricing for Private Companies The Entrepreneurs' Report: Private Company Financing Trends 2007

Speaking Engagements
Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date
Venture Capital Term Sheets Entrepreneur College 2008
Venture Capital Financing Essentials of VC Financing 2008
See all 5 speaking engagements