Bio
Evan Epstein is the founding Executive Director of the UC Center for Business Law San Francisco and an Adjunct Professor at UC Law SF, specializing in corporate governance. He is the creator of the VC-Backed Board Academy (VCBA), UC Law SF’s pioneering executive education program focused on governance for venture-backed companies. Additionally, Evan is a Lecturer in Management at Stanford Graduate School of Business for the Spring Quarter of 2025.
With over 18 years of experience advising founders, executives, directors, and investors in Silicon Valley and internationally, Evan has established himself as an authority on corporate governance. He regularly serves as an expert in litigation matters involving corporate governance and fiduciary duties, both in the United States and internationally.
In 2023, Evan was recognized among the most influential leaders in corporate governance by the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD), receiving the prestigious NACD Directorship 100™ award, an annual recognition of top governance practitioners and advocates.
Evan is also the founder and managing partner of Pacifica Global, a San Francisco-based corporate governance advisory firm. He hosts and authors the Boardroom Governance Podcast and Newsletter, where he shares insights on governance trends and best practices. Previously, Evan served as the Executive Director of the Arthur and Toni Rembe Rock Center for Corporate Governance, a joint initiative between Stanford Law School and Stanford Graduate School of Business. He also practiced corporate transactional law at a leading firm in Chile. Currently, he serves as Co-Chair of the Chile California Council, a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering mutually beneficial relationships and knowledge exchange between Chile and California in both private and public sectors.
Evan earned his Law degree from Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile and holds an LL.M. (Master of Laws) in Corporate Governance and Practice from Stanford Law School. He also participated in the “Cycle du Diplôme” exchange program at Sciences-Po in Paris, France.
Academic Degrees
- Master of Laws (LLM) in Corporate Governance & Practice, Stanford Law School, 2005
- Law Degree, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, 2002
Academic Appointments
- Executive Director of the Center for Business Law and Adjunct Professor, University of California, College of the Law, 2020–present
- Professor (part-time), Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, 2011–22
- Co-Director, Stanford/NVCA Venture Capital Symposium, Stanford University, 2017–18
- Executive Director, Arthur and Toni Rembe Rock Center for Corporate Governance, Stanford University 2011–17
- Associate Director, Arthur and Toni Rembe Rock Center for Corporate Governance, Stanford University 2009–11
Professional Experience
- Founder & Managing Partner, Pacifica Global Corporate Governance, 2017–present
- Co-Chair, Chile California Council 2024-Present
- Member of the BPP Oversight Committee, 2023-Present
- Boardroom Governance Podcast and Newsletter, Host and Author, 2020-Present
- Faculty, Latino Corporate Director Association (LCDA) BoardReady Institute (BRI)