Portrait of Joseph D. Lehrer

Joseph D. Lehrer

Of Counsel

  • Lead counsel on numerous mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures, including  transactions involving publicly traded companies, private equity funds, strategic buyers, and roll-up acquisitions. Frequently initiated deals by introducing parties to the transaction.
  • Structured and negotiated financing transactions, such as private equity investments, public 144A debt offerings, mezzanine financing, and subordinated debt issuances.
  • Advised privately held companies on strategic planning, capitalization, and financial structuring, including tax-efficient solutions and business reorganizations outside of bankruptcy proceedings.
  • Served as mediator and lead counsel in resolving complex shareholder disputes.
  • Represented senior executives of major private and public companies in employment agreements and compensation matters.
  • Acted as special counsel to Boards of Directors and Board committees (public and private) on corporate governance, director liability, representation in corporate sales, and unique business and legal challenges.
  • Provided general counsel to publicly traded corporations, advising on securities compliance, governance, and operational matters.
  • Delivered expert testimony on corporate and commercial law issues.
  • Served on Boards of Directors and advisory boards of both public and private companies in leadership roles including Chairman of the Board, Lead Director, and Chair of Audit and Executive Committees. Played a key role in the successful turnaround of three publicly traded companies.

Experience

  • Lead counsel on numerous mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures, including  transactions involving publicly traded companies, private equity funds, strategic buyers, and roll-up acquisitions. Frequently initiated deals by introducing parties to the transaction.
  • Structured and negotiated financing transactions, such as private equity investments, public 144A debt offerings, mezzanine financing, and subordinated debt issuances.
  • Advised privately held companies on strategic planning, capitalization, and financial structuring, including tax-efficient solutions and business reorganizations outside of bankruptcy proceedings.
  • Served as mediator and lead counsel in resolving complex shareholder disputes.
  • Represented senior executives of major private and public companies in employment agreements and compensation matters.
  • Acted as special counsel to Boards of Directors and Board committees (public and private) on corporate governance, director liability, representation in corporate sales, and unique business and legal challenges.
  • Provided general counsel to publicly traded corporations, advising on securities compliance, governance, and operational matters.
  • Delivered expert testimony on corporate and commercial law issues.
  • Served on Boards of Directors and advisory boards of both public and private companies in leadership roles including Chairman of the Board, Lead Director, and Chair of Audit and Executive Committees. Played a key role in the successful turnaround of three publicly traded companies.

Experience

  • Lead counsel on numerous mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures, including  transactions involving publicly traded companies, private equity funds, strategic buyers, and roll-up acquisitions. Frequently initiated deals by introducing parties to the transaction.
  • Structured and negotiated financing transactions, such as private equity investments, public 144A debt offerings, mezzanine financing, and subordinated debt issuances.
  • Advised privately held companies on strategic planning, capitalization, and financial structuring, including tax-efficient solutions and business reorganizations outside of bankruptcy proceedings.
  • Served as mediator and lead counsel in resolving complex shareholder disputes.
  • Represented senior executives of major private and public companies in employment agreements and compensation matters.
  • Acted as special counsel to Boards of Directors and Board committees (public and private) on corporate governance, director liability, representation in corporate sales, and unique business and legal challenges.
  • Provided general counsel to publicly traded corporations, advising on securities compliance, governance, and operational matters.
  • Delivered expert testimony on corporate and commercial law issues.
  • Served on Boards of Directors and advisory boards of both public and private companies in leadership roles including Chairman of the Board, Lead Director, and Chair of Audit and Executive Committees. Played a key role in the successful turnaround of three publicly traded companies.