Victor H. Boyajian, Partner

Mr. Boyajian serves as Global Chair of Sonnenschein's Venture Capital/Emerging Growth Company Group.  A recognized leader in his field, Mr. Boyajian focuses on representing emerging growth technology companies and Fortune 500 companies in a broad array of venture capital, securities and strategic transactions from Silicon Valley to Boston and New York and around the globe.  He counsels senior executives, Boards of Directors and venture firm principals on a wide range of issues including business strategy, finance, mergers and acquisitions, executive compensation, board governance, intellectual property and litigation strategy and has been recognized for his deep network among venture firms and investment banks.  His clientele reflects a cross-section of industries, including information technology, telecommunications, medical devices and life sciences.  He also devotes a significant amount of time advising universities, federal labs and corporations seeking to commercialize technology and protect their IP rights. 

Mr. Boyajian has been recognized by Chambers USA as one of the leading practitioners in the sector.  Under his leadership, Sonnenschein has been ranked among the top 10 nationally in venture capital deals, advancing to No. 7, as reported in Dow Jones Private Equity Analyst.

Mr. Boyajian is noted as one of the leading Corporate/M&A lawyers by Chambers USA and recognized nationally in Who's Who in American Law.

Recent articles include:  

• “The Lost Venture Capital Opportunity: 10 Top Mistakes”
• “The Quintessential Collaborative Journey: A Look at How Venture Firms and Entrepreneurs Can Help Maximize Success Through Best Practices”
• “Adding Value Through Strategic Thinking”
• “A Day in the Life: Looking into a Venture-Backed Company”
• “Accelerate Growth by Partnering with Corporate Investors” (co-authored with Intel Capital)
• “Trends with Venture-Backed Technology Companies” (co-authored with Rho Ventures)  
• “East vs. West: Observations from the Trenches”
• “Technology Spinouts: The Road to Commercialization”  (co-authored with Canaan Partners) 
• “Getting Deals Done in Choppy Waters” (co-authored with Draper Gotham)
• “Managing Your Board” (co-authored with SAS Investors) “Accelerate Growth by Partnering with Corporate Investors”  (co-authored with Intel Capital)

Mr. Boyajian is a frequent speaker on the national stage and has spoken at industry conferences in a variety of locales, including Silicon Valley, New York metropolitan area and Boston.