William Kushner
Attorney at Law
California
CA
About
I perform both "outside GC" and deals work for technology and life sciences clients.
"Outside GC" -- As a proven problem-solver, my clients expect timely, risk-mindful advice to the daily flow of challenges, ranging from commercial to IP licensing, HR, litigation and of course complex deal-making.
Corporate Finance/M&A. I have represented strategic buyers and sellers on complex financing and M&A transactions throughout my career -- including Upsight!
experience
Work History
WM Kushner
Advisor & attorney
Jan 2012 - Present
I provide legal, business, finance and strategic support to clients in life sciences, health care, IT and financial services industries. My clients use me as a "closer" for credit facilities, equity raises, regulatory matters, IP development and commercial/sales.
mBlox
General Counsel
Jan 2010 - Jan 2012
Head of legal department for a wireless solutions provider that specializes in global operator connectivity, mobile payments and apps empowerment, with connections to more than 600 mobile operators in 180+ countries through a carrier-grade network. Oversight of EMEA, AIPAC and Americas legal teams.
Torreya Partners
Principal
Jan 2008 - Jan 2010
Torreya Partners LLC is a boutique investment banking firm that provides strategic advice and assistance with Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnering and Financings to life science companies worldwide. Torreya Partners provides the long-term thinking and objective advice required for life science companies to create lasting value. Torreya has handled complex financial and strategic matters for some of the most sophisticated private and public life science companies in the world.
Bristol-Myers Squibb
General Counsel
Jan 2004 - Jan 2007
Handled corporate development/strategy, general corporate, finance, commercial, M&A and regulatory for healthcare IT & pharmaceutical distribution company with annual sales in excess of $3.5 Billion. Delivered significant ROI for private equity stakeholder.
Perkins Coie
Attorney
Jan 1996 - Jan 2004
Senior associate at Silicon Valley office of national firm. Led teams of attorneys handling diverse matters including significant M&A and securities offerings. Clients served included internet/media, software, device, biotechnology, health care IT, staffing and equipment leasing companies, investment banks and VC investors.
Richmond & Quinn
Attorney
Jan 1994 - Jan 1996
Litigation associate in commercial and insurance defense firm. Representative clients included DeHavilland Aircraft Co., ERA Aviation, seafood processors and insurers involved in Exxon Valdez litigation. Responsible for all aspects of discovery, pre-trial motion practice and pre-trial hearings. Also responsible for trial preparation and evidence presentation. Handled pre-settlement matters, handled numerous depositions of medical expert witnesses, expert economists concerning income stream valuation and non-expert witnesses