Sebastian Valdez-Oranday is an associate with A&O Shearman’s emerging growth practice group based in Austin, Texas. Sarah and Sebastian represent public and private companies, venture capital funds and other strategic investors, emerging growth companies and entrepreneurs in corporate and securities matters, including company formation, venture capital financings, public and private offerings and mergers and acquisitions. Both maintain active pro bono practices. 

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