Professional Biography

Michael T. Avent Partner

  • Seattle

    D +1.206.359.3045

    F +1.206.359.9000

    Seattle

    1201 Third Avenue, Suite 4900

    Seattle, WA 98101-3099

    +1.206.359.3045

    MAvent@perkinscoie.com

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Overview

Michael Avent serves as corporate counsel to emerging growth technology and life sciences companies in the negotiation and closing of debt and equity financings, mergers and acquisitions, commercial agreements and general corporate matters. Michael also works closely with a number of venture capitalists and high-profile corporate venture groups investing in high growth companies.

Michael works with clients across a range of industries and technologies including artificial intelligence and machine learning; augmented reality and virtual reality; blockchain; software-as-a-service (SaaS); fintech; aerospace and defense; retail; and biotech.

Professional Leadership

  • Washington Technology Industry Association, Board Member, 2021 present

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  • Washington
  • New York
  • Massachusetts

Education

  • Cornell Law School, J.D., cum laude, 2008
  • Claremont McKenna College, B.A., Government; Psychology, 2004