Christopher Grogan

Christopher Grogan is a Partner at Perkins Coie LLP, specializing in emerging companies and venture capital law.12 Here are some key details about his background and experience:

Professional Experience

Christopher Grogan rejoined Perkins Coie as a partner in the firm's Emerging Companies & Venture Capital (ECVC) practice in Los Angeles in August 2022.1 Prior to this, he held the following positions:

• Director of Legal Counsel and General Counsel at Honey Science Corporation from 2018 to 20222
• Counsel and Associate at Perkins Coie LLP from 2015 to 20182

During his time at Honey Science Corporation, Grogan led the legal team through the company's $4 billion acquisition by PayPal Holdings, Inc., which was reportedly the largest private company technology exit in Los Angeles market history at that time.2

Expertise

Grogan represents emerging and early-stage companies as well as investors in various corporate matters, including:

• Equity financing
• Acquisitions
• Corporate governance

He has extensive experience working with companies across different stages, industries, and geographies, often focusing on bringing novel technology, products, or services to market.2

Education

Christopher Grogan holds the following degrees:

• J.D. from Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law
• MBA from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management
• B.A. in Political Science from the University of California, Los Angeles (cum laude)12

Bar Admissions

Grogan is admitted to practice law in:

• California
• District of Columbia2

His unique combination of legal expertise, business acumen, and experience in the startup ecosystem allows him to provide valuable insights to his clients in the emerging companies and venture capital space.