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Christian A. Villanueva

Associate

T 415.276.6500 San Francisco
I enjoy helping businesses and investors create the meaningful investments and partnerships necessary to drive innovation.
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Christian A. Villanueva is a member of the firm's corporate and business transactions practice group. His practice focuses on corporate and securities matters where he assists domestic and international clients ranging from emerging companies to well-established corporations in complex transactions including debt and equity financings, mergers and acquisitions, and joint ventures. Christian also has broad experience negotiating and drafting corporate agreements for public and private companies, as well as counseling on corporate governance matters. Finally, Christian has extensive experience advising institutional investors and fund sponsors in connection with the formation and management of venture capital funds and other private equity funds.

While earning his J.D. from Boston College, Christian served as a judicial extern under U.S. District Judge Thomas M. Durkin in the Northern District of Illinois. He is dedicated to providing pro bono services, particularly related to veterans' issues and impact investments.

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Admitted to Practice

  • California, 2021

Education

  • J.D., Boston College Law School, 2021, magna cum laude
    • Order of the Coif
    • Boston College Law Review
  • B.A., University of Michigan, Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy, 2018
    • Graduated with Distinction
    • University Honors
    • James B. Angell Scholar

Memberships & Affiliations

    • Venture Capital Academy Certificate, Berkeley Law Executive Education
    • Finance Academy Certificate, Berkeley Law Executive Education

Background

    • Associate, 2021-2024; Summer Associate, 2020, Morrison & Foerster LLP, Palo Alto, Calif.
    • Judicial Extern, Hon. Thomas M. Durkin, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Chicago, 2019
    • Congressional Intern, Rep. Jackie Speier, San Mateo, Calif., 2015
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