Legal Office Hours with Andrew Sparks
Join us for a special Legal Office Hours session with Andrew Sparks, Co-Chair of the Climate Technology practice at Goodwin. As a partner in the Technology group, Andrew specializes in advising fast-growing tech companies and entrepreneurs on everything from venture capital financings and startup structuring to strategic negotiations and acquisitions. Whether you’re navigating fundraising, corporate governance, IP, or compliance in the climate tech space, this is a unique opportunity to gain insights from a legal expert who understands the challenges and opportunities of building in climate, AI, fintech, SaaS, and beyond. We'll discuss:
Common Incorporation Issues
Questions about financings
State of the venture market
Unique issues in Climate
Andrew Sparks is a partner at Goodwin Procter LLP and Co-Chair of the firm’s Climate Technology Practice. Andrew is based in San Francisco and has dedicated his career to working with startups. He is a frequent speaker and presenter on Climate Technology issues. He is also proud to be a 9Zero member.
At Goodwin, we partner with our clients to practice law with integrity, ingenuity, agility, and ambition. Our 1,000-plus lawyers across the United States, Europe, and Asia excel at emerging companies and venture capital, complex transactions, high-stakes litigation, and world-class advisory services in the technology, life sciences, real estate, private equity, and financial industries. Our unique combination of deep experience serving both the innovators and investors in a rapidly changing, technology-driven economy sets us apart. To learn more, visit us at www.goodwinlaw.com and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram.
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On the day of the event, you're also invited to arrive early to 9Zero and cowork for the day–beat the traffic, grab a coffee and a meeting room, and start getting connected to the climate community at 9Zero!
About 9Zero: Launched during San Francisco Climate Week 2024, 9Zero uniting the climate community. We are a club where founders, investors, corporations, and innovators come together to drive climate action. Through events, meetups, and connections, we spark collaboration and accelerate solutions. If you’re working toward a healthier, more resilient world, you belong here. Join the community at www.9Zero.com.