
Goodwin
United States
Lawyers

Ian O’Donnell
- Phone+1 415 733 6161
- Email[email protected]
Position
Partner
Career
Ian O’Donnell is a partner in Goodwin’s Private Investment Funds group. He specializes in the formation and representation of U.S. domestic and international venture capital, growth equity and private equity funds. Ian has represented sponsor organizations in the formation of 100+ fund programs, ranging from multibillion-dollar venture capital and private equity funds to early stage venture capital, angel, pledge and microfunds.
As fund counsel, Ian regularly advises on all aspects of the fundraising process, including providing market intelligence on fund terms and conditions, review and preparation of all fundraising documentation, formulation of marketing plans and strategies, and leading negotiations with various participants in the fund formation process. He has extensive experience in advising on all facets of internal management structuring, governance and compensation matters. He also counsels both domestic and international institutional clients regarding investments in private investment funds.
Prior to joining Goodwin in 2017, Ian was a partner in Cooley LLP’s fund formation group. He previously served as an associate in the fund services group at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati.