Leading Venture Capital Attorney Ryan Azlein Joins Stradling

Stradling announced today that venture capital attorney Ryan Azlein joins the Firm as a shareholder and will lead the expansion of its Venture Capital, Start-Ups and Emerging Companies practice groups. Ryan will be based out of Stradling's Santa Monica office. 

Mr. Azlein has practiced in the LA market for over 15 years, most recently as Partner with Stubbs Alderton & Markiles and director of its Preccelerator Program. An active advisor to the Southern California emerging company and venture capital community, he is a regular speaker on venture capital and entrepreneurship. Mr. Azlein will also spend time in Stradling's Santa Barbara office.

A native of California, Mr. Azlein earned his undergraduate degree with honors from University of San Diego and his JD from University of California at Berkeley. He serves as outside general counsel to several venture-backed and early stage growth companies in the mobile, software, digital media, Internet, medical device and technology industries. He's also served as lead counsel in several notable public and private company transactions and M&A deals, and advises top-tier venture capital, angel investors and family offices in completing hundreds of millions of dollars in venture and private equity transactions.

As one of the west coast's leading business law firms with more than 125 attorneys practicing in 9 offices including Santa Monica, Newport Beach, San Diego, San Francisco, Santa Barbara, Reno, Denver and Sacramento, Mr. Azlein's venture capital practice is a natural complement to the Stradling platform.

The Firm's clients include emerging and high growth public and private companies as well as private equity funds and venture capital groups and their respective portfolio companies. Widely recognized for its expertise, responsiveness and outstanding client service, Stradling's size, structure, and culture allow it to provide the highest quality representation while maintaining the responsiveness and relationships commonly associated with smaller firms.