Josh Seidenfeld
Josh is a strategic corporate advisor who advises founders and investors in life sciences, healthcare, and technology sectors on VC deals, M&A, IPOs, and ongoing governance and regulatory matters.
About Josh
Josh Seidenfeld is a recognized leader in digital health and life sciences law, advising innovation-driven companies on business and regulatory matters. His practice focuses on high-growth sectors including biotechnology, therapeutics, pharmaceuticals, digital health, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, climate and energy technology, medical technology, open source, and software.
Josh earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of California, Riverside, followed by an MBA from the Santa Clara University Leavey School of Business. He then completed his Juris Doctor in Business Law and Venture Capital at Santa Clara University School of Law.
Currently working at DLA Piper, Josh serves clients throughout the corporate lifecycle, from early-stage formation to public offerings. He provides strategic counsel on venture financings, mergers and acquisitions, capital markets transactions, securities compliance, and long-term corporate governance.
From 2010 to 2026, Josh practiced at Cooley LLP, where he held senior leadership roles, including serving as global chair of the firm’s digital health group and as a member of its Life Sciences Advisory Board. During this period, he built deep experience advising emerging growth and public companies in highly regulated and technology-driven industries.
Josh is recognized for his ability to guide founders, executives, and investors through high-stakes transactions. His combined legal and business training enables him to translate complex financial, regulatory, and strategic issues into practical guidance that supports sustainable growth and long-term value creation.
Thought Leadership
DLA Piper Recruits Cooley Palo Alto Health Tech Finance Partner
Based in Palo Alto, Seidenfeld serves as a strategic counselor to some of the most innovative life sciences and technology companies, guiding next-generation enterprises across the full corporate life cycle — from seed stage through venture financings, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and capital markets transactions.
DLA Piper Strengthens Market-leading Corporate Team With Addition of Partner Josh Seidenfeld in Silicon Valley
Seidenfeld advises high-growth clients across biotechnology, AI, therapeutics, pharmaceuticals, climate tech, digital health, medical technology, cybersecurity, and software.
DLA Piper: Josh Seidenfeld Joins As Northern California Corporate And Securities Chair
Josh Seidenfeld joined DLA Piper as chair of the firm’s Northern California corporate and securities practice in Palo Alto, the firm announced Monday.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Josh Seidenfeld?
Josh is a leading digital health and life sciences lawyer who has facilitated the closing of over 300 venture capital financings since 2020. Currently holding the position of Partner and Chair of Northern California at DLA Piper, he guides innovation-driven companies throughout their life cycle, from formation through IPOs. He is a trusted counsel on corporate governance, securities matters, and complex business transactions.
What are Josh Seidenfeld’s areas of expertise?
Corporate governance, venture capital financings, securities compliance, mergers and acquisitions, public offerings, and advising companies in technology, digital health, and life sciences.
How does Josh help founders balance growth with compliance and risk?
He helps founders balance growth with compliance and risk by providing clear, practical legal guidance, anticipating potential challenges early, and building scalable structures that support expansion while protecting the company’s long-term interests.
What is Josh Seidenfeld’s educational background?
Josh holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of California, Riverside, Masters in Business Administration from the Santa Clara University – Leavey School of Business and Juris Doctor in Business Law and Venture Capital from Santa Clara University School of Law.
What excites Josh Seidenfeld about the future of digital healthcare?
He is interested in how digital healthcare is transforming patient access, data-driven decision-making, and personalized treatment, enabling more efficient, affordable, and scalable care solutions.
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