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The art of the possible!

The opportunity to collaborate with super talented, inspiring and innovative founders and investors to advance new technologies and businesses driving positive change in the world!

Nature: Because it serves as a constant reminder of the infinite beauty and resilience of our world. The ocean: Because its majesty and strength inspire me to keep in mind that anything is possible. My family: Because they challenge me to be better and remind me that nothing is more important than cherishing the people you love.

I am an identical twin!

The path to success is best navigated by always prioritizing preparation, confidence and common sense.

Working with technical founders who are trying to do something absurdly difficult and meaningful, I know that when they call me, they already have tens if not hundreds of other challenges they are facing. They aren't calling me so that I can clarify yet another problem, and give them options for how to handle it. In those moments, they need a partner they can rely on -- someone who is decisive, someone who will solve problems they either don't know how or don't have time to solve -- so that they can keep building. Being given that level of trust, by the world's greatest innovators, is why I won't ever quit doing this job.

I make a concerted effort to spend meaningful time each day in nature. Silence and space, at scale, can unlock a lot.

I have a background in finance and before I joined Orrick, I'd always planned to move from the law into investing, and had I not ended up practicing this specific type of law, I'd likely have ended up in a venture fund, figuring out how to fund and help the same companies I help now another way.

I grew up the youngest of six kids -- life in the house was trial by fire.

We are still so early in the AI revolution, but I cannot wait to see how different the world of medicine will look to my kids as a result.

Having Bill Hinman as a mentor early in my career was profoundly inspiring; his eventual leadership at the SEC's Division of Corporation Finance and extensive experience in corporate finance law has provided invaluable insights into the complexities of securities regulation and capital markets over the years. His guidance not only deepened my understanding of the legal landscape but also instilled in me a commitment to creativity and to uphold the highest standards of integrity and professionalism in serving clients.

Being involved in Facebook's IPO was a pivotal opportunity for me, as it allowed me to contribute to one of the most high-profile and transformative public offerings in tech history. It was an honor to have a role in shaping one of the most significant milestones within the tech industry.

I would teach middle school US history.

I hitchhiked across the country in the mid-1990s.

Any technology that provides greater access, greater equality of opportunity, and a greater understanding of ourselves and each other are the ones about which I am most excited.

Depends on the season - but you can find me at car shows or sleeping in or just spending time with loved ones.