$ 775-775 per hour
Yoichiro Taku
also known as Yokum Taku
About Yoichiro
Biography
Yoichiro (Yokum) Taku represents technology and growth companies at all stages of development, through private financings, strategic transactions, public offerings, and mergers and acquisitions. He also represents investors in venture capital financings. Yokum also leads Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati's Japan practice.
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Licensed in California for 31 years
State: California
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
Location
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
650 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA, 94304-1001
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"I have known Yokum for over 15 years and have worked with him on several different matters. He has deep knoweldge and experience in structuring high technology start ups for future growth opportunities. He also has a unique background and experience in representing foreign founders of start-ups, especially from Asia. He is one of the rare attorneys in the Silicon Valley who can literally take a client from the garage to to ringing the bell at the NYSE at their IPO debut. He is highly recommded."
"Yokum's blog (http://www.startupcompanylawyer.com/) shows that he is one of the leading experts in representing start-ups. I have seen this first-hand as Yokum's partner. In addition, Yokum is terrific person. If you are looking for a skilled lawyer that is a joy to work with, Yokum is right for you."
"I've worked with Yokum for years, collaborating on a variety of matters from representing start-up companies to working on complex cross-border transactions. Yokum is a sophisticated, business-savvy lawyer who dispenses practical corporate advice. He's a star."
"Yokum is among the most experienced venture capital lawyers in Silicon Valley. He's well connected, and more importantly, a pleasure to work with!"
Aaron Hendelman
Trademark infringement lawyer
Experience
Honors
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2001 - Present
Partner, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
1996 - 2001
Associate, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
1994 - 1995
Foreign Attorney, Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu
Associations
2009 - Present
American Bar Association, Business Law Section, Private Equity and Venture Capital Committee, Angel Venture Financing SubcommitteeChair
2008 - Present
N! Leadership NetworkSecretary
2008 - Present
Asian Law AllianceDirector
Strategic Venture Association
Advisor
Asia-Pacific Student Entrepreneurship Society
Advisor
Japanese American Chamber of Commerce of Silicon Valley
Director
Sample of Legal Cases
Initial public offering of Chemoil Energy on the Singapore Exchange
Cross-border M&A between GCA and Savvian
Series A venture financing and migration of Bluepulse from Australia to Delaware
Education
1993
University of Chicago Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1990
University of Minnesota
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2013
Silicon Valley Corporate Law Update 2013
Evolving Startup World
2013
Early Exits: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Secondary Placements
Early Exits: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Secondary Placements
2013
Corporate Roadmap to Success in Japan
Corporate Roadmap to Success in Japan
2012
Practising Law Institute
Evolving Startup World
2012
Mobile Monday
Top legal mistakes startups make
2012
American Bar Association
Everything you need to know about crowdfunding
2012
American Bar Association
JOBS Act in 90 Minutes: What Business Lawyers Need to Know
2011
TechCrunch Tokyo
Go Silicon Valley
2011
Stanford VC3 Speaker Series
Startup Legal FAQs
2011
2010
Stanford VC3 Speaker Series
Startup Legal FAQs
2010
Cocktails & Conversation
Liquidity options for founders and early shareholders
2010
Bases/BT E-Bootcamp
Legal issues for entrepreneurs workshop
2010
American Bar Association 2010 Institute for the Young Business Lawyer
Financing the Emerging Growth Company
2010
Alliance of Chief Executives
CEO Liquidity in Investor Backed Firms
2009
TheFunded Founder Institute
Incorporation
2009
Stanford VC3 Speaker Series
Top Legal Mistakes that Startup Make and How to Prevent Them
2009
Finance4Founders
Startup Stock Options
2008
Silicon Valley Association of Startup Entrepreneurs
Raising Money from VCs - the Insider's Perspetive
2008
Northwestern Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
Minorities and Large Law Firms
2008
2008 ABA Annual Meeting
Bridge Financings of Emerging Growth Companies
2006
Keizai Society: U.S.-Japan Business Forum
Leveraging Innovations Across the Pacific
Publications
2012
Business Law Today (ABA)
Crowdfunding: Its Practical Effect May Be Unclear Until SEC Rulemaking is Complete
2009
Entrepreneurs Report: Private Company Financing Trends
Avoiding Trouble: Provisions in Previous Employment Documents that Every Start-Up Company Founder Needs to Review
2008
Startup Company Lawyer blog
Startup Company Lawyer blog
2008
Entrepreneurs Report: Private Company Financing Trends
Navigating Down-round and Dilitive Financings
2007
Entrepreneurs' Report: Private Company Financing Trends
Startup Companies and Financing Basics
Languages
Japanese