People
Natalie Wilson

Natalie N. Wilson

Partner
(415) 995-5157

Intro

Natalie advises emerging companies throughout their life cycle, from formation to exit. She counsels private companies on matters including corporate formation, debt and equity financings, mergers and acquisitions, general corporate governance, and securities law matters. She also advises venture capital and private equity funds on matters related to their formation and portfolio investments. Prior to joining Hanson Bridgett, Natalie practiced at an international law firm in Palo Alto.

Natalie Wilson - Belonging at Hanson Bridgett

Education

J.D. Santa Clara University School of Law ( 2010 )
B.A. magna cum laude Loyola Marymount University ( 2007 )

Academic Distinction

Santa Clara Computer & High Technology Law Journal, Executive Board Member and Senior Production Editor

Alpha Sigma Nu Honor Society, Member

Admissions and Courts

California

Role

Emerging Companies Practice Leader
Business Disruption Strategies Practice Co-Leader
Pro Bono Committee, Member

Intro

Natalie advises emerging companies throughout their life cycle, from formation to exit. She counsels private companies on matters including corporate formation, debt and equity financings, mergers and acquisitions, general corporate governance, and securities law matters. She also advises venture capital and private equity funds on matters related to their formation and portfolio investments. Prior to joining Hanson Bridgett, Natalie practiced at an international law firm in Palo Alto.

Natalie Wilson - Belonging at Hanson Bridgett

Areas of Focus

Education

J.D. Santa Clara University School of Law ( 2010 )
B.A. magna cum laude Loyola Marymount University ( 2007 )

Academic Distinction

Santa Clara Computer & High Technology Law Journal, Executive Board Member and Senior Production Editor

Alpha Sigma Nu Honor Society, Member

Admissions and Courts

California

Role

Emerging Companies Practice Leader
Business Disruption Strategies Practice Co-Leader
Pro Bono Committee, Member

Certified Carta Premier / Fundraise

California Lawyers Association, Wiley W. Manuel Pro Bono Legal Services Award (2019–2021)

"California Revised Uniform Limited Liability Company Act," co-author, Corporate Law Alert (January 2014)

"Business is Disrupted: Shifting Valuation: Down-rounds and Underwater Options," co-speaker, Hanson Bridgett Business is Disrupted Webinar (June 2020)

"Business is Disrupted: Navigating through the Straits of COVID-19: Preserving Liquidity, Restructuring Your Balance Sheet & Surviving," moderator, Hanson Bridgett Business Disruption Strategies Webinar (May 2020)

"Business is Disrupted: Getting Ahead of Privacy Issues," co-speaker, Hanson Bridgett Business Disruption Strategies Webinar (April 2020)

"Demystifying the Cap Table," presenter, #HowSheWorks (March 2020)

"Legal Overview: Business Entity Formation and Funding for Startups,"co-presenter, Aging 2.0 (September 2018)

"Business is Disrupted: Getting Ahead of Privacy Issues," co-speaker, Hanson Bridgett Business Disruption Strategies Webinar (April 2020)

"Legal Issues: A Primer for Startup Entrepreneurs," co-presenter, Aging 2.0 (April 2018)

"Startup Legal 101: Advice from Top Lawyers," presenter, Founder Institute (February 2018)

"WeFIRST. Women as Entrepreneurs: Founders, Investors, Risk-Takers, Supporters & Team Builders," speaker, UC Hastings Startup Legal Garage (February 2017)