Kate Georgen

Kate Georgen is an Associate Attorney at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, a prominent law firm based in the San Francisco Bay Area.12 She specializes in corporate law, focusing on private company legal issues such as formation and growth, angel and venture capital financing transactions, domestic and cross-border mergers and acquisitions, and general business and contract matters.

Education and Background

Kate received her Bachelor's degree in History/Political Science with Honors from Rutgers University-New Brunswick, where she was a member of Phi Beta Kappa and a Rhodes Scholar Finalist.2 She then earned her Doctor of Law (J.D.) degree from Cornell Law School.2 During her time at Cornell, she received recognition for her skills in oral advocacy, including an honorable mention for Best Oralist in the Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration competition.2

Professional Experience

Kate's legal career includes:

• Associate Attorney at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati (September 2018 - Present)2
• Associate Attorney at Mintz Levin (February 2017 - June 2018)2
• Associate Attorney at Feinberg Hanson LLP (April 2015 - January 2017)2
• Independent Contract Attorney at Ropes & Gray LLP (January 2015 - April 2015)2

Additional Roles and Interests

Throughout her career, Kate has demonstrated a commitment to social entrepreneurship and public service. She has held positions such as:

• Legal Fellow at Cornell University Investment Office2
• Small Business Legal Fellow at Start Small Think Big, Inc.2
• Public Policy Analyst & Program Coordinator at Disability Law & Advocacy Center of Tennessee2

Kate is admitted to practice law in California, New York, and Massachusetts. She has also been involved with the Leadership Team for Harvard University's Social Enterprise Conference, showcasing her interest in the intersection of business and social impact.