John Casnocha

John Casnocha is a partner at Goodwin Procter LLP, located in San Francisco, California. He specializes in the Technology group, where he provides legal counsel to founders, emerging growth companies, and various investment funds, including venture capital and private equity. His expertise encompasses a wide range of corporate and transactional matters such as formations, financings, public offerings, mergers and acquisitions, and structuring secondary sales for private companies and their investors.12

Casnocha has been recognized as a 2024 Rising Star by Venture Capital Journal, highlighting his significant contributions to the venture capital field and his work with high-profile startups and major venture firms like Accel and Bain Capital.1 His experience includes guiding numerous companies and investors through hundreds of financing and M&A transactions across diverse industries, including software, fintech, health, and artificial intelligence.2

In addition to his professional work, he is actively involved in community service as the President of the Board of Trustees of Lone Mountain Children’s Center and enjoys spending time outdoors with his three young daughters.2