Ryan Naftulin

Emerging CompaniesVenture CapitalMergers & AcquisitionsLife SciencesTechnologyFintech

Ryan Naftulin is partner and vice chair of Cooley's business department. He represents companies and investors who are forming and financing disruptive high-growth companies, particularly in the technology and life sciences sectors. He assists clients with equity financings, M&A, strategic relationships, board governance and general corporate matters. With his experience in Silicon Valley, the East Coast of the United States, and London, Ryan is able to help companies navigate major corporate transactions across the US and UK.

Ryan served on the inaugural committee of the National Venture Capital Association for model venture capital financing documents and has also moderated a webcast for that group regarding venture capital deal structures. He has served on a panel entitled "Beyond the Series A Financing – Issues to Consider in Subsequent Financings" at the American Bar Association's Section of Business Law annual spring meeting.

University of Michigan Law SchoolJD, 1998, magna cum laude University of Michigan – Ann ArborMBA, 1998 University of California, Los AngelesBA, 1994, Economics