Colin Kirby

Colin Kirby is a partner in Foley Hoag’s Business Department, resident in the New York office.

Over the course of his career, Colin has advised founders and investors on hundreds of formation, financing and exit transactions.

By taking the time to understand the strategic business objectives of his clients, Colin is able to apply tactical and forward-thinking guidance in a clear, concise and responsive manner.

While Colin’s practice focuses on the representation of growth-oriented companies and venture capital funds, he also works with investment funds and broker-dealers to facilitate innovative liquidity solutions for equity holders in later-stage growth companies.

Education

• LL.M. Duke University School of Law (2010 — 2011)
• JD, cum laude University of Notre Dame Law School (2007 — 2010)
• B.A. UC Santa Barbara (2000 — 2004)

Companies

• Partner Foley Hoag LLP (2019)
• Counsel Lowenstein Sandler LLP (2017 — 2019)
• Adjunct Professor Columbia Business School (2017 — 2018)
• Associate Lowenstein Sandler LLP (2011 — 2016)
• Associate 8 Rivers Capital (2011 — 2011)
• Practicum Associate Morris Manning & Martin LLP (2011 — 2011)
• Strategic Consultant Nooch Inc. (2010 — 2011)
• Paralegal Harowitz & Tigerman LLP (2005 — 2007)

Skills

• Legal Research
• Commercial Litigation
• Investments

Other

Legal Writing, Start-ups, Valuation, Securities, Financial Modeling, Corporate Finance, Private Equity, Strategy, Corporate Law, Mergers & Acquisitions, Venture Capital