Patrick Wallen

About

With 8 years as in-house counsel and 2 successful exits, plus 2 years as GC of a major nonprofit, I specialize in private company secondaries and commercial contracts.

Services

• Transactional

  Most of my clients come through referrals. I specialize in working with startups, handling commercial contracts, governance, securities, regulatory issues, and stock plans. With my experience at Forge Global, I have a niche in secondary market transactions for late-stage startups, requiring deep knowledge of corporate governance and case law. Beyond legal work, I serve as a trusted advisor to fintech, beverage, Web3, semiconductor, and tech platform companies.
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• Litigation

  Any good general counsel must be comfortable managing litigation. Through my experience, I have engaged closely with complex disputes, handling cases directly for both clients and pro bono work. I have litigated employment cases in Superior Court, represented plaintiffs in tort and fraud matters, and worked on high-profile cases like the “Cancer Romancer” lawsuit in Texas. Once I take on a case, I see it through with tenacity and focus.
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Work

• 
  Member

  HeyCounsel

  Apr 2024 - Present
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  Lawyer

  Wallen Law PC

  Mar 2022 - Present
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  General Counsel

  Planned Parenthood

  Jan 2021 - Jul 2022

Education

• Santa Clara University School of Law
  Juris Doctor , Law
• University of San Diego
  Bachelor of Science (BS), Philosophy • 2008