Overview

Will Pugh advises start-up and emerging companies on a wide variety of legal issues, including venture capital financings, M&A, corporate formation, regulatory compliance and corporate governance matters.

Prior to joining Smith Anderson, Will practiced in the Palo Alto, California office of an international law firm.

Areas of Focus

Credentials

Recognition

  • Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America, Venture Capital Law (2022-2025)
  • Staff Editor, Law and Contemporary Problems

Education

  • Duke University, J.D., cum laude, 2017
  • Bowdoin College, B.A. in Government and Russian, 2012

Bar & Court Admissions

  • California

Insights

News

Events & Programming

  • Moderator, "CEO Roundtable Discussion and Q&A," Director Imperatives: Imperative Issues in Life Sciences NACD - RTP Event, Durham, N.C. 
    Speaking Engagement
  • Panelist, "NC Biotech Loan Portfolio Companies Roundtable," Roundtable hosted by NC Biotech and the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD), Research Triangle Park, N.C.
    Speaking Engagement
  • Co-Presenter, "Angel Investing For Success Seminar & Discussion," ECU Miller School of Entrepreneurship, sponsored by East Carolina Angels, Greenville, N.C.
    Speaking Engagement
  • Guest Judge, "New Ventures Launch Legal Clinic," UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School, Chapel Hill, N.C.
    Speaking Engagement
  • Participant, "New Ventures Launch Legal Clinic," UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School, Chapel Hill, N.C.
    Speaking Engagement
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