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Education

  • J.D., cum laude, University of San Diego School of Law

  • M.A., with honors, University of St Andrews

Bar Admissions

  • California

Services

  • Corporate & Finance

  • Mergers & Acquisitions

  • Corporate Governance & Compliance

  • Securities Offerings & Other Financings

  • Real Estate Joint Ventures & Equity Investments

Industries

  • Entertainment & Media

  • Investment Management

  • Technology

  • Real Estate

Kathryn "Kit" Garcin

Senior Counsel

Kit Garcin is a corporate and securities lawyer whose practice focuses on fund formation, corporate finance, and complex business transactions. She represents sponsors, investors, and operating companies in matters involving entity structuring, capital raising, securities compliance, and ongoing governance.

Kit regularly advises clients on the formation and operation of private investment funds, real estate syndications, joint ventures, and other strategic partnerships. She works closely with clients to design and implement ownership and management structures that balance business goals, investor protections, and regulatory requirements.

In her corporate finance and transactional practice, Kit assists clients with equity and debt financings, mergers and acquisitions, and bespoke transactions involving unique asset classes and operational frameworks, including water rights, electric vehicle charging facilities, and complex multi-entity governance arrangements.

Kit also advises clients on intellectual property matters across industries, including the drafting and negotiation of software-as-a-service (SaaS) agreements, technology licenses, and other commercial contracts. She brings extensive experience developing practical contract solutions for novel business models and emerging technologies.

Her practice further includes advising clients on data privacy and information governance issues that intersect with their broader business operations.

Kit’s clients include private investment funds, real estate sponsors, technology companies, and closely held businesses across various industries, including real estate, financial services, manufacturing, and technology.

Accolades

  • Named to The Best Lawyers in America® "Ones to Watch" list (2026)

Kit regularly advises clients on the formation and operation of private investment funds, real estate syndications, joint ventures, and other strategic partnerships. She works closely with clients to design and implement ownership and management structures that balance business goals, investor protections, and regulatory requirements.

In her corporate finance and transactional practice, Kit assists clients with equity and debt financings, mergers and acquisitions, and bespoke transactions involving unique asset classes and operational frameworks, including water rights, electric vehicle charging facilities, and complex multi-entity governance arrangements.

Kit also advises clients on intellectual property matters across industries, including the drafting and negotiation of software-as-a-service (SaaS) agreements, technology licenses, and other commercial contracts. She brings extensive experience developing practical contract solutions for novel business models and emerging technologies.

Her practice further includes advising clients on data privacy and information governance issues that intersect with their broader business operations.

Kit’s clients include private investment funds, real estate sponsors, technology companies, and closely held businesses across various industries, including real estate, financial services, manufacturing, and technology.

Accolades

  • Named to The Best Lawyers in America® "Ones to Watch" list (2026)
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    6.18.20

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    5.21.20

  • Mitigating Cybersecurity Risks In Remote Work Environments

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