University of Virginia School of Law
(J.D.)
Kilpatrick Stockton Scholarship
1st Place Kaufman Securities Law Moot Court Competition
Duke University
(B.A., cum laude)
Philip is an Attorney at Optimal. His practice focuses on advising market-leading startups and emerging growth companies on formations, debt and equity financings, mergers & acquisitions, commercial and technology transactions, and general corporate matters.
Prior to joining Optimal, Philip practiced in the corporate groups of Latham & Watkins LLP and Cooley LLP. He also served as Senior Legal Counsel at Arbor Ventures.