Law360, New York (December 12, 2011, 12:42 PM ET) -- David J. Willbrand is a partner in the Cincinnati office of Thompson Hine LLP. He leads the firm's early stage and emerging company practice, representing emerging companies, entrepreneurs, early-stage investors, and venture capital and private equity (PE) funds.

He has held dual chief financial officer/general counsel (CFO/GC) positions at several venture-backed technology companies. His experience spans PE, corporate, finance, securities, compensation and IP law, facilitating venture investments, mergers and acquisitions, executive employment agreements, option awards, license agreements and supplier contracts.

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