Jesse Houchens

Jesse advises startups and investors navigating formation, governance, and growth. He combines big-law deal experience, in-house perspective, and technical corporate law training to deliver clear, practical, and cost-effective advice.

Before Presidio Legal, Jesse practiced at Wilson Sonsini, Cravath, and in-house at Freestone Capital Management, advising on venture financings, M&A, joint ventures, and other strategic transactions. He also worked with founders and faculty on startup courses and competitions hosted by the University of Washington and other institutions.

Earlier in his career, Jesse clerked for Vice Chancellor J. Travis Laster on the Delaware Court of Chancery and taught math as a Teach For America corps member. Jesse earned his J.D. from Brigham Young University and holds graduate and undergraduate degrees in philosophy from Ohio University and Southern Virginia University.

Outside of work, Jesse enjoys coaching his four kids, adventuring with his family, running, skiing, and occasionally playing the cello.