Don Harrison

Don Harrison is Deputy General Counsel at Google, managing Google’s corporate and competition groups, and has advised Google Ventures since its inception.

Prior to joining Google, Don was an associate at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati. In 2003 he had the opportunity to help Google acquire a small Santa Monica based start-up. Since that time, Don has completed 70+ deals (and an IPO) for Google, and Don now leads the legal team that supports Google’s M&A and investment activity and is one of Google’s lead negotiators. Working at Google has also allowed Don to enjoy exposure to a variety of projects, including complex M&A, investments and JV structures, innovative compensation programs, and establishing Google Ventures. Don started his career at the Toronto law firm of Davies, Ward, Phillips & Vineberg.