Nick Barnett

Nicolas Barnett is a skilled legal professional currently serving as Legal Counsel at Atomic since March 2022, where actionable business-oriented legal advice is provided to both the venture fund and its portfolio of startup companies. Prior experience includes working as an Associate at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati from September 2018 to March 2022, advising startups on corporate legal matters, and serving as a Summer Associate at the same firm in 2017, focusing on intellectual property and M&A transactions. Early experience includes a Summer Associate role at Turner Boyd LLP, where research on intellectual property litigation was conducted, and a Band Director position at the Austin Independent School District from 2012 to 2015, designing lessons for diverse student populations. Barnett holds a Doctor of Law (JD) from the University of California, College of the Law, San Francisco, a Teaching Certification in Music from The University of Texas at Austin, and a Bachelor of Arts in Music Business from the same institution.