Jonathan Axelrad

Jonathan Axelrad is a retired partner from Goodwin's Private Investment Funds practice.1 He was a highly regarded attorney specializing in venture capital and private equity fund formation.1 Key points about his career include:

1. Expertise: Axelrad focused on all aspects of formation and operation of venture capital and private equity funds, with emphasis on partnerships, limited liability companies, tax, ERISA, and investment regulations.1

2. Recognition: He was recognized by Chambers USA and The Legal 500 as one of the nation's leading attorneys for fund formation.1

3. Experience: Axelrad advised fund sponsors and investors in billions of dollars worth of fund formation transactions annually, representing clients such as Sequoia Capital, Greylock Partners, and Y Combinator.1

4. Leadership: He served as a member of Goodwin's Partnership Committee and chaired the firm's IT Strategy and Steering Committee.1

5. Prior work: Before joining Goodwin, Axelrad was a partner at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, where he led the fund services practice. He also worked as an associate at Sullivan & Cromwell in New York.1

6. Education: Axelrad earned his J.D. from Yale Law School and his B.A. from Wesleyan University with High Honors.1

7. Publications: He has written extensively on venture capital, tax, partnership, and limited liability company issues, including articles in the New York Times and Securities Law360.1

Currently, Axelrad is associated with the San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art, according to his LinkedIn profile.2