Brian Patterson will serve as Global Vice Chair of the firm’s Emerging Companies Practice and brings substantial experience representing emerging growth companies throughout their lifecycles as well as venture capital and investment funds.
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Latham & Watkins LLP1 is pleased to announce that Brian Patterson has joined the firm as a partner in the firm’s Bay Area offices and as Global Vice Chair of the Emerging Companies Practice. Patterson represents emerging growth companies at various lifecycle stages. He also advises venture capital and investment funds of different sizes in connection with their investments, portfolio company management, and general business activities. His extensive experience spans multiple sectors, with a focus on technology, healthcare and life sciences, fintech, gaming, entertainment, and clean and green technologies.
“Brian is an exceptionally talented and highly regarded emerging companies lawyer, and we are thrilled to welcome him to the firm,” said Tad Freese, Office Managing Partner of Latham & Watkins’ Bay Area offices. “Adding Brian’s experience to the practice, coupled with his deep connections to the startup and venture capital community in the Bay Area and beyond, further enhances our premier Emerging Companies Practice at a time when demand for our services continues to grow.”
Patterson has substantial experience advising emerging growth companies on corporate…
