Mike Ross Email & Phone Number

United States

Austin, Tx, Us

I joined SPS PoolCare as the founding General Counsel, overseeing all legal operations andstrategies as the company transformed the swimming pool services industry across the SunBelt. I established the legal department, managed M&A activities, and facilitated rapidorganizational growth.Key Contributions:● Established Legal Department: Set up and streamlined legal operations, enhancingprocess efficiency.● Managed M&A Activities: Closed and integrated over 30 acquisitions, significantlyexpanding market presence.● Secured Capital: Assisted in raising over $100M in investor funding to support startupand acquisitions.● Scaled Operations: Provided legal guidance to support rapid growth and operationalintegration.● Ensured Compliance: Maintained regulatory adherence, reducing legal risks.

Austin, Tx, Us

As Vice President and Deputy General Counsel at Thrive Pet Healthcare, I managed allmergers and acquisitions for a private equity-backed veterinary practice consolidator,significantly contributing to the company’s growth and operational efficiency.Key Contributions:● Negotiated and Closed over 400 acquisitions, averaging 2 acquisitions a week and over400 real estate leases for commercial retail space.● Advised on HR Matters for 8,000+ employees throughout the United States.● Reviewed and Structured employment agency and veterinary employment contracts..● Developed Commercial Contract Frameworks that reduced negotiation time andincreased execution efficiency.Advisor for human resources with over 8000 employees throughout the United States.Responsible for review of employment agency contracts, veterinary employment agreements, and numerous other commercial contracts.

With more than 30 years experience specializing in business transactional law, we have represented public and private companies in any type of business legal needs that a company can encounter in today's hectic and challenging business environment. We have extensive experience in securities, governance, mergers and acquisitions, licensing, international, intellectual property, real estate, litigation and general corporate law.Our attorneys provide advice, guidance and legal advocacy to clients on a variety of different matters including:• Corporate Law• Mergers and Acquisitions• Startups• Intellectual Property• Licensing• Company Formation• Financing• Debt and Equity• Employment Law• Corporate GovernanceBy developing an in-depth understanding of the goals of your business, we can help to ensure that you are free to focus on ideas and business operations while we take care of the technical legal work necessary to make your business work behind the scenes.

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As Vice President and General Counsel at Solar Semiconductor, I led corporate development,legal operations, and human resources for a top solar panel manufacturer.Key Contributions:● Closed Mergers and Acquisitions: Successfully negotiated and finalized numerousM&A transactions, enhancing company growth and market presence.● Managed Key Agreements: Negotiated, drafted, and closed power purchaseagreements, as well as engineering, procurement, and construction agreements for solarpower systems, boosting project efficiency.● Established Core Functions: Developed and implemented legal, real estate, andhuman resource functions, streamlining operating processes and documentation.

As SVP and General Counsel at Advanced Power Projects, Inc., I managed financial, legal,facilities, and HR functions for an early-stage startup focused on technology upgrades for powerplants.Key Contributions:● Secured $13M in Venture Capital: Raised funds to support technology developmentand expansion.● Led Financial and Legal Operations: Streamlined processes, enhancing overalloperational efficiency.● Developed Compliance Programs: Ensured regulatory adherence, reducinggreenhouse gas emissions and increasing electric output.

San Jose, Ca, Us

As the first General Counsel and Vice President at Atmel Corporation, I managed legal, M&A,real estate, and facilities operations for a $1.7 billion semiconductor company with 9,000employees globally.Key Contributions:● Led M&A and Expansion: Structured acquisitions, increasing revenue from $635M to$2B.● Secured $13B in Funding: Managed IPO, equity and debt financings.● Oversaw Legal and HR: Managed legal, real estate, HR, and corporate governance.

San Francisco, Ca, Us

As an Associate at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP, I specialized in transactional law, focusingon mergers and acquisitions, securities, and venture capital.Key Contributions:● Handled M&A Transactions: Managed various mergers and acquisitions, enhancingclient portfolios.● Facilitated Securities Offerings: Worked on private and public securities deals,supporting client capital raising efforts.● Managed Venture Financings: Structured and negotiated venture capital agreements.● Oversaw Real Estate and Finance: Conducted real estate and project financetransactions.● Provided Business Representation: Supported general business legal needs fordiverse clients.

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B.S.B.A., Accounting