Partner and Chair of firm's Emerging Business Group.Over 26 years of experience as a business lawyer advising entrepreneurs and emerging growth companies in all stages of development, from formation to liquidity. Also represent banks, financial services companies, private investors, and venture capital funds.Extensive experience in corporate organization, reorganization and governance; private equity and debt financing; shareholder/owner relations, buyouts and disputes; employment and consulting agreements; employee incentive programs; general contract negotiation; supplier/manufacturing agreements; securities regulation; technology transfer and licensing; joint ventures and strategic alliances; fund formation; cloud computing; corporate asset protection and succession planning; and mergers and acquisitions.Represents clients in a wide variety of industries, including banking and financial services, biotechnology, capital investment, consumer products and services, education, entertainment/media, healthcare, high tech, Internet, manufacturing, marketing/public relations, medical device, nutraceuticals, outdoor, professional services, real estate development, renewable energy, and software and information technology.Having previously founded, raised capitalized for, and run his own company, Brian brings a unique “real world” perspective to his business practice.For full bio, go to www.emergingbusinesslaw.com