Sean Hill

I am a partner at a boutique law firm (Massumi + Consoli, LLP) that is focused on private equity and growth equity transactions. I work with our LA, SF, and NYC offices (although I work mostly remotely, as Houston is my home). Prior to joining this firm in 2021, I worked for 8 years at Vinson & Elkins LLP in Houston. Prior to that, I was a summer associate in Austin at Wilson Sonsini, a preeminent venture capital law firm. I am the founder of my current firm's IP and technology practice. My practice focuses on technology transactions, mostly in the growth stages and beyond, but also some venture deals at the Series A and B stage. Additionally, I advise clients on IP protection and licensing strategies, open source software issues, and data privacy and cybersecurity compliance issues. I work across a variety of industries, including software, digital media, sports, blockchain/cryptocurrency, consumer packaged goods, and energy. I am admitted to practice in Texas and New York. Some of my notable transactions include: - FeedMagnet (acquired by Bazaarvoice) - San Antonio Spurs (investment by Sixth Street Partners) - Ripple (investment by MoneyGram) - NextVR (investment by venture arm of major sports league) - KFC (various transactions) - Pizza Hut (various transactions) - Trivie (investment by Cottonwood Venture Partners) My educational background is in biomedical engineering--I received my undergraduate degree with high honors from Vanderbilt University in 2010. As an undergrad, I designed software to help diagnose Parkinson's tremor severity using a Nintendo Wii remote. I received my law degree with honors from The University of Texas at Austin in 2013, where I was a member of the Texas Law Review.