Chris W. Trester

Chris Trester is a partner in the Palo Alto office of Gibson Dunn, and Chair of our Emerging Companies/Venture Capital practice group. He focuses his corporate practice on representing start-ups and investors (ranging from angel investors to corporate venture capital) in the full life cycle of emerging companies from incorporation to financings to exits, with a specific emphasis on the tech, entertainment and life science industries. He also counsels companies on general corporate matters, corporate governance and accounting issues.

Prior to his legal career, Chris was a manager at a Big 4 accounting firm in both its audit and transaction services practices. He has been a CPA since 2008. Outside of his professional career, Chris is active in his community. He is a board member and treasurer of the Redwood City Little League and a board member of his kids’ school. Additionally, he coaches his three kids in basketball, baseball, soccer and flag football.

Chris received his law degree from UC Hastings College of the Law, cum laude, in 2013 and earned his B.A. from the University of California, Santa Barbara in 2005. He is a member of the State Bar of California.

Capabilities

• Mergers and Acquisitions
• Capital Markets
• Emerging Companies / Venture Capital
• Private Equity
• Securities Regulation and Corporate Governance
• Technology Transactions

Credentials

Education:

• University of California - Hastings - 2013 Juris Doctor
• University of California - Santa Barbara - 2005 Bachelor of Arts

Admissions:

• California Bar