Azad Virk has worked with the company for many years. He is an excellent attorney who provides practical legal support and counsel. Azad is very knowledgeable and always willing to help.’

Azad Virk is a partner in Stradling's Corporate and Technology Transactions practice groups.

Azad's practice focuses on a variety of corporate, commercial and intellectual property transactions, including the formation of startups, equity and debt financings, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, strategic alliances, intellectual property and technology transactions across multiple industries.

His clients include companies in the following industries:

  • High technology
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Medical device
  • Biotechnology

Azad practiced law in India before relocating to the United States, counseling clients on intellectual property issues and representing a diverse range of clients in intellectual property, corporate and technology-related litigation before various courts and tribunals.

Azad was named a "Southern California Rising Star" by Super Lawyers from 2015-2019. 

Recent Speaking Engagements

  • "Wicked World of IPCraft - No Treats, All Tricks", Corporate Counsel Roundtable (May 2018)
  • "Pre-Series A Fundraising - Investment Vehicles and Terms", UCI Applied Innovation Lunch & Learn (June 2017)
  • “Get Your Company Ready: Learn How To Create Proper Structure For Outside Capital”, TiE Socal (May 2017)
  • “Are Your Contracts Helping or Hurting You?", OCTANe Legal Roundtable (March 2017)
  • "Limitations of Liability", Contract Drafting Series for ACC San Diego (November 2015)
  • "Indemnification and Representations and Warranties – Tying it all Together and the Interplay", Contract Drafting Series for ACC San Diego (August 2015)
  • "Advanced Contract Negotiations – Avoiding Traps for the Unwary", OC Tech Alliance (April 2015)
  • “January Brown Bag: Advanced Contract Negotiations - Avoiding Traps for the Unwary”, The Association of Corporate Counsel San Diego Chapter (January 2015)
  • “Advanced Contract Negotiations: Avoiding the Speed Bumps, Pitfalls and Trapdoors of Complex Contracts,” Association of Corporate Counsel (February 2012)

Credentials

Education
  • Stanford Law School, LL.M., 2007
  • University of London, Queen Mary & Westfield College, LL.M., 2000
  • Panjab University, LL.B., 1999
  • Panjab University, B.A., 1996
  • Charter Member, TiE
  • Mentor, Founder Institute
  • California
  • India