Wilson Sonsini Legal Bootcamp for Startups
Schedule
Thu Apr 17 2025 at 08:30 am to 01:00 pm
UTC-07:00Location
Design and Innovation Building | San Diego, CA

About this Event
Wilson Sonsini Legal Startup Bootcamp
Join Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, a leader in the representation of life science innovation and technology, as we bring an exclusive boot camp to our entrepreneurial ecosystem. This intensive half-day program is designed for those in the process of —or considering—starting a new venture. Learn from our featured speakers as they cover topics ranging from corporate formation and financing to intellectual property and patent strategies.
Registration information:
Open to Alumni, students, and the UC San Diego Community at large—anyone interested in Intellectual Properties and patent strategies.
Directions to the Design and Innovation Building:
This event is located on the second floor of the Design and Innovation Building (DIB). The entrances are across from the Structural Materials and Engineering building or next to the UC San Diego Central Campus Station bus and trolley stop.
MTS Trolley
The easiest way to get to the DIB is by taking the MTS trolley UC San Diego Blue Line and getting off at the UC San Diego Central Campus stop. The trolley stop is a short 1-minute walk to the DIB.
Parking
Public transportation is highly recommended as parking is limited on campus. If you plan to drive to campus, please give yourself plenty of time. You can download the ParkMobile app to pay for your space digitally once you find a spot.
- P506 - Pay and Display, Northside of the DIB
- P504 - Pay and Display, Northside of the DIB
- P510 - Pay and Display, Northside of the DIB *closest to the DIB*
- Gilman Parking Structure, Southwest side of the DIB
Agenda
🕑: 08:00 AM - 08:30 AM
Arrival and check-in
Info: Coffee, Tea and light snacks provided
🕑: 08:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Session #1- Forming and Financing High-Growth Startups
Host: Zach Myers
Info: Zach Myers is a partner in the San Diego office of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, where he specializes in corporate and securities law, including mergers and acquisitions, venture capital financings, and general corporate representation. Zach also has experience in technology licensing and has advised clients on numerous licensing and technology transfer agreements.
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Break
🕑: 10:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Session #2 - IP and Patent Basics for the University Startup
Host: Darby Chan
Info: Darby Chan is Of Counsel in the San Francisco and Palo Alto offices of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati and a member of the firm’s patents and innovations practice. His practice is focused on patent prosecution and counseling in the healthcare life science sectors, particularly where engineering intersects.
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Lunch
🕑: 01:00 PM
Event Concludes
Where is it happening?
Design and Innovation Building, 9510 Innovation Lane, San Diego, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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