Michael Labriola is a partner with Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, where he counsels public and

private technology, life sciences, and emerging growth companies through all stages of their growth.

Michael has particular experience with Wilson Sonsini’s clients across the U.S. East Coast and Europe.

He has a particular focus on supporting companies that undertake transformative events, such as

growth financings, IPOs, acquisitions, and exit sales. Michael counsels clients in matters ranging from

formation and early-stage venture financing to listings of publicly traded securities on U.S. and foreign

exchanges to seasoned public offerings and private and public company acquisitions. He also has

considerable experience in counseling publicly held companies on disclosure matters, SEC

compliance, Nasdaq and NYSE listing matters, and other securities laws issues. In addition, Michael

frequently represents investment banks, venture capital funds, and private equity firms in a broad

range of investment transactions.

Prior to his legal career, Michael was a certified public accountant in the assurance practices of Arthur

Andersen and Ernst & Young, where he audited public, private, and not-for-profit entities in several

sectors, including telecommunications and technology