also known as Rob Dellenbach
Robert B. (Rob) Dellenbach is a seasoned Silicon Valley lawyer. He has advised technology, software, Internet, communications, media, life science, energy and other high-growth ventures and their investors in Silicon Valley and worldwide since 1989. Rob focuses on legal and related business matters facing high-growth ventures and entrepreneurs and their investors. Together with an extensive network of experienced professionals, he is able to offer to clients premier strategic and general legal services. Rob has been a partner at the prominent firms, Fenwick & West LLP and Reed Smith LLP, and opened his own firm in 2013.
Over the course of his career, Rob has led teams that have advised clients on hundreds of venture capital and private equity financings, mergers, acquisitions, public offerings and strategic intellectual property transactions aggregating billions of dollars in value. He is skilled in business planning and has written and advised on many of his clients’ business plans, private placement memorandums and prospectuses. He serves as general counsel and trusted advisor to many of his clients.
Rob speaks frequently on business planning, venture capital finance, intellectual property and acquisition strategies. Rob is a lecturer for the Keiretsu Forum Academy. He has served as an advisor and guest lecturer at the Lester Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the Haas School of Business, University of California, Berkeley and as advisor, mentor, speaker and board secretary for ASTIA, the international nonprofit organization that promotes women as entrepreneurs and leaders of high-growth businesses.
Rob is licensed to practice law in California and is a member of the American Bar Association. He received his J.D. from Stanford Law School and graduate summa cum laude with a B.A. Honors from the University of Utah.
Rob is a devoted father and loves photography, film, hiking, kayaking, camping and the outdoors. He sits on the board of the Solano Performing Arts Association. He is a leader in The Boy Scouts of America and a member of the National Eagle Scout Association. He is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served a mission in Spain
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Acquired: 1990
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2801 Waterman Boulevard, Suite 270, Fairfield, CA, 94534
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Posted by Peter | August 27, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Business
Unbelievably Fast Turnaround on a Small Engagement for Corporate Asset Sale
Our silicon valley startup was selling some of its assets, including a trademark, domain name, and some content. We had an extremely limited budget, but we also had very simple needs - we wanted to make sure our downside on the deal was highly limited. We were referred to Rob by one of our other ...
Posted by Dave | April 09, 2014 | Corporate & Incorporation
Great counsel for the long run
Rob was my corporate attorney when I formed my most recent company in 1993. Even as a brand new attorney, he was professional, always prepared, and candid with his counsel. We were stepping into a new area of enterprise pc software license compliance management tools. He consistently brought to bear ...
Posted by Raul | January 29, 2014
A good lawyer is a pleasant surprise anytime
Rob was quick, competent and very respectful of my time. He gave us great perspective on the issues, quickly resolved the points that came up and did not kill my pocketbook either.
"Rob is a fantastic attorney and a great person. I sat down with him to get some advice on my own law partnership, and he knows his stuff. He explained things very clearly and helped me figure out all of my available options. I would highly recommend him."
"Rob is a great attorney. We have worked together for many years, in both big law firms, and independently as small solo practitioners. Rob is experienced, knowledgeable, considerate and caring, and very sophisticated. Rob provides both legal and practical business advice, at rates that are fair and efficient. I highly recommend and endorse Rob."
"I already knew about Rob's credentials (Stanford Law and two top national firms), but recently I had the chance to work with him on a matter. I was very impressed with his professionalism and legal knowledge. His approach of really "counseling" a client provides critical insight. Our mutual client also expressed to me privately how pleased they were to have Rob's support."
"I endorse this lawyer. Rob and I worked together at Fenwick & West. He is a great person and attorney."
Intellectual property lawyer
Mergers and acquisitions lawyer
Venture capital lawyer
Venture capital lawyer
Employment and labor lawyer
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2004
Pro Bono Partner of the Year, Fenwick & West LLP
2003
Innovation Award, Fenwick & West LLP
2008 - Present
Partner, Reed Smith, LLP (Merged With Sachnoff & Weaver)
1997 - 2008
Partner, Fenwick & West
1989 - 2006
Associate, Fenwick & West
1997 - Present
ASTIA
1990 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
1990 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
1989
JD - Juris Doctor
1986
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1984
2015
Company Formation, Financing and Protection
2015
2014
2013
2013
English
Spanish