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Sean Hill

Partner

Sean Hill

shill@mcllp.com (310) 579-6294

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Sean Hill is a Partner focused on the technology, software and intellectual property aspects of transactions, as well as data privacy and cybersecurity matters.

Practice Areas

Technology & IP Transactions Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Private Equity

Experience

Sean has extensive experience advising private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies, other strategic investment firms and other public and private companies on the technology, software, intellectual property, cybersecurity and data privacy aspects of mergers and acquisitions, financings and other complex transactions.

Sean’s range of capabilities include drafting and negotiating various technology agreements and related documentation, such as software and technology licenses, distribution and reseller arrangements, data processing and sharing agreements and joint research and development.

His industry experience includes digital media, enterprise and consumer software, consumer packaged goods, sports, retail, blockchain and cryptocurrency and energy.

Sean has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch^®in America for Intellectual Property Law.

Prior to joining Massumi + Consoli, Sean practiced at Vinson & Elkins.

In law school, Sean was a member of the Texas Law Review.

Education

University of Texas at Austin School of Law, J.D., with Honors
Vanderbilt University, B.E., magna cum laude

Bar Admissions

Texas
New York

News & Insights

10.11.23
A Private Equity Diligence Spotlight: Evaluating a Portfolio Company’s Compliance with the CCPA’s Latest Requirements

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08.24.23
Four Massumi + Consoli Lawyers Recognized in the 2024 Editions of the Best Lawyers in America and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch

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02.15.23
Massumi + Consoli Now Offers Complete Team of In-House Specialists to Provide Clients with Full-Service Transactional Support

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