JRW ESQ is a boutique corporate and commercial firm law firm founded by Jeff Wahl, a former equity partner at an AmLaw 50 firm. For 20 years, Jeff worked on M&A transactions in various industries with deal values ranging from $5M to $2.3B. Jeff was also the lead US transactional commercial attorney for the firm, handling all manner of domestic and international commercial agreements.Jeff’s former colleague, J. D. Bridges, joined JRW ESQ in 2024, adding his commercial contract expertise as well as his deep technology background as counsel for SaaS providers, IT solutions providers and tech companies of all sizes, from startups to global organizations.JRW ESQ deploys that expertise and experience combined with personal attention, responsiveness and cost-effective rate structures difficult to achieve in large law firms

Head Coach, Shaker Heights High School rowing team. Hired and supervised 5 assistant coaches, helped raise over $100k for new equipment in 12 months, led team to historic performances in regional and national regattas (3rd place, boys varsity double, 2024 SRAA National Championships), mentored multiple DI recruits.

Forge Legal focuses on the problems faced by those who both create and consume technology: we help you safely and efficiently grow your business by leveraging the latest software and devices. For tech businesses, Forge can help you sell to your ideal customer faster, cutting down sales cycle time by helping you navigate procurement processes and security reviews. For enterprises considering making large technology purchases, Forge can help you evaluate your choices and ensure your business and its data is protected.J. D. Bridges is the founder of Forge and has worked both in-house and in firms and has seen countless technology deals from every angle. He has worked as in-house counsel for high-growth, VC-backed startups, IT solutions providers, and cybersecurity companies. He’s also worked at an AmLaw 50 global firm, representing both purchasers and creators of technology across the globe. He’s negotiated commercial contracts with some of the world’s largest financial services and pharmaceutical companies as well as assisting start-ups from incorporation to exit. He’s also helped Fortune 100 companies protect themselves and their data when procuring technology from startups and legacy technology providers alike.

At Theta Lake, I negotiated transactions with the world's biggest financial institutions for some of the most cutting-edge technology on the market. I also worked on internal security and compliance, helped train and enable sales, and assisted in all things legal. Theta Lake’s multi-award winning product suite provides compliance and security for modern collaboration platforms, utilizing over 40 frictionless partner integrations that include Webex, Teams, Zoom, Slack, and more. Theta Lake can capture, archive, and act as a connector for existing archives of record for video, voice, and chat collaboration systems. Theta Lake uses patented AI to detect and surface regulatory, privacy, and security risks in an AI assisted review workflow across what is shared, shown, spoken, and typed. Investors include Lightspeed, Battery, Neotribe, Cisco, Salesforce, and Zoom.

Squire Patton Boggs is a full-service global law firm headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio with 45 offices in 20 countries around the world. As an associate in the Global Corporate Practice, I focused on corporate matters including mergers and acquisitions and corporate governance for numerous private and public companies. Other projects included developing IP counsel for a fast-growing global electronics testing company, reviewing all commercial contracts for a global health data analytics company, counseling start-ups in the med-tech and pharma industries, and providing insight and counsel on tech and cybersecurity to companies ranging from fintech startups to Fortune 200.

MCPc's Chain-Of-Custody Security Solutions Platform protects the data on the most vulnerable cyber-attack surfaces – every smartphone, tablet, laptop, desktop, and IoT device our clients use to do business every day.As General Counsel, I was responsible for the company's legal, contract, compliance, and risk management functions. Projects included guiding and aiding in implementing internal upgrades to data privacy and cybersecurity, overhauling commercial contracts and contracting processes, operationalizing international business, and more.

Arraya Solutions is a CRN Top 500 Solutions provider with practices in datacenter, software development, networking, storage, managed services, and staffing. Drafted new MSA; developed new acceptance process for sales contracts. Ownership of corporate insurance and risk management. Advised C-suite on human resources and employment, selected and managed outside Employment and Labor Counsel.

Reviewed, drafted, and negotiated wide range of commercial agreements including master terms, licenses, data privacy and security addendums, confidentiality, vendor agreements. Created contract storage and management process.

Holy Ghost Prep is a premier all-boys independent secondary school located in Bensalem, PA. In 2015 I was hired to start the school’s first-ever rowing program. In just four years HGP won numerous medals on the regional level, qualified for the National Championships, and had multiple Division I recruits.

Upper River Sports provided summer rowing experiences for the Bucks County, Northeast Philadelphia, and Princeton areas. Upper River won 2015 National Championship in men’s U23 single sculls. In that year I led significant marketing work included supervising creation of database of ~1500 contacts, developing a cohesive brand strategy, and creating extensive internal and external corporate messaging.

MCPc is a CRN Top 100 IT solutions and services provider based in Cleveland, Ohio, with expertise in datacenter, networking, mobility, and managed services. I had full responsibility for the company's contracts and agreements as well as the internal business processes surrounding them. Spearheaded founding of corporate foundation MCPc Family Charities; served as Treasurer.

Founder and Director. PSC was the nation’s premier summer high school sculling program: 7-week high-performance residential development camp for boys. Program tripled in size in 3 years; recruited athletes from across the nation. Created and balanced budget, planned and directed complete training, competition, and travel schedules. Hired and supervised assistant coaches. Provided extensive college guidance. Coaching Highlights: 2012 National Champions, (Men's Intermediate Quad, Men's Intermediate Double); Silver Medal, (Men's Junior Quad). 2011 fastest Americans and 3rd Place, (Men's Under-23 Quad, Men's Junior Quad) Royal Canadian Henley. 2010 National Champions, 3rd Place and fastest Americans, Royal Canadian Henley (Men's Junior Quad).