Paul Hastings recruits seasoned venture capital and startup specialist for its San Francisco branch
**James Huie Joins Paul Hastings to Bolster Venture Capital Practice**
In a strategic move, corporate attorney James Huie has joined global law firm Paul Hastings, effective from July 10, 2025 [3][1]. Huie, who spent 18 years at Wilson Sonsini, brings a wealth of experience in advising technology and life sciences companies, as well as venture capital firms, throughout their life cycles.
Huie's practice covers a broad spectrum of sectors, including technology and life sciences, and he works with both early- and late-stage startups. He is also known for his expertise in representing venture capital firms and investors in private equity and debt financings.
While the specific names of the companies in Huie's client base are not publicly disclosed due to confidentiality and competitive reasons, some of the companies mentioned in available sources include Avive Solutions, Inquis Medical, Junevity, and Noctrix Health.
Paul Hastings chair Frank Lopez considers building the firm's ECVC and broader corporate platform in Northern California a strategic priority, and Huie's addition is expected to further strengthen the firm's ability to advise clients across growth sectors, including life sciences and technology.
Huie is excited about contributing his skills and experience to Paul Hastings' top-flight roster of clients. His arrival at the San Francisco office of Paul Hastings is expected to boost the firm's emerging companies and venture capital capabilities.
This move is part of a string of new additions to Paul Hastings' emerging companies and venture capital practice. Mike Pestana, a former colleague of James Huie, previously joined Paul Hastings' securities and capital markets practice earlier in the year.
Huie's practice primarily focuses on corporate issues, M&A, strategic partnerships, and initial public offerings. His expertise is recognized in building corporate platforms for high-growth companies in Northern California, especially within technology and life sciences.
References: 1. [Paul Hastings Adds James Huie as Partner in San Francisco](https://www.law360.com/legalnewswire/articles/1413482) 2. [James Huie Joins Paul Hastings](https://www.law.com/americanlawyer/2025/07/10/james-huie-joins-paul-hastings/) 3. [James Huie Leaves Wilson Sonsini for Paul Hastings](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-07-10/james-huie-leaves-wilson-sonsini-for-paul-hastings)
- James Huie, with his extensive experience in advising technology and life sciences companies, as well as venture capital firms, will apply his skills to Paul Hastings' top-tier roster of clients, particularly in the areas of finance and business.
- Huie's addition to Paul Hastings is expected to enhance the firm's ability to lean on technology-driven solutions and innovations in its legal services, thereby bolstering its competitive edge in the business realm.
