Recognized Corporate Lawyers

Martha SweterlitschMartha J. Sweterlitsch

Martha advises nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations on formation, reorganization, mergers and ongoing operations. She addresses federal and state tax matters, charitable solicitation and fundraising requirements, and tax-exempt financing, as well as regulatory and legislative issues affecting the sector.

Nathan HertzogNathan Hertzog

Nathan advises financial sponsors and privately held companies on Corporate Law matters, including mergers and acquisitions, private equity investments, fund formation, financings and restructurings. He also supports founders and emerging companies with growth-stage investments, governance and day-to-day counsel.

Franco PietrafesaGianfranco A. Pietrafesa

Franco advises entrepreneurs and closely held and family-owned businesses on corporate law, from formation and governance to succession, restructurings and mergers and acquisitions. As outside general counsel, he negotiates owner agreements and commercial contracts and advises on private equity transactions.

Masa YamaguchiMasa Yamaguchi

Masa advises global corporations on corporate law matters, including contracts, mergers and acquisitions, securities, governance and compliance. As outside general counsel to Japanese clients, he guides business formation and divestitures and advises on cross-border transactions and disputes in the United States.

Gary SchallGary R. Schall

Gary co-heads an Emerging Companies & Venture Capital practice, advising technology-based companies and venture capital firms from formation and financing through growth and exits. His work includes governance, equity and convertible financings, contracts, and mergers and acquisitions.

Jennifer SchwesigJennifer A. Schwesig

Jennifer advises domestic and foreign clients on international transactions, including cross-border investments, mergers, joint ventures and franchising. She also guides companies expanding overseas on corporate structure, export controls, sanctions, import requirements and compliance programs.

Courtland AndersonCourtland W. Anderson

Courtland handles commercial contracts involving outsourcing, technology, manufacturing, procurement and supply arrangements. He negotiates vendor agreements for clients across industries, focusing on risk allocation, remedies and financial terms, and advises on technology licensing and franchise agreements.

Hall Bryant IIIHall B. Bryant III

Hall advises clients on corporate law, including mergers, acquisitions and divestitures, securities law and corporate finance. He represents buyers and sellers in domestic and international deals and serves as outside general counsel on day-to-day corporate and regulatory matters.

Kaci PetersonKaci L. Peterson

Kaci advises startups, growing and established companies, and private equity funds on corporate law, including formation, governance, contracts and restructuring. She handles buy- and sell-side mergers and acquisitions, guiding sellers through exits and funds and portfolio companies through add-on acquisitions.

Amy ArndtAmy L. Arndt

Amy advises privately held and owner-managed companies on corporate law, including governance, financing, restructurings, ownership transitions, and mergers and acquisitions. She also coordinates outside general counsel services for businesses and family offices with ongoing legal needs.

Lauren SteinLauren Weisman Stein

Lauren advises clients on Corporate Law matters, including mergers and acquisitions, private placement fundraising and complex commercial contracts. As outsourced general counsel, she also supports strategic growth, investor relations, workforce matters, regulatory compliance and dispute management.

Hilary RheaumeHilary Holmes Rheaume

Hilary focuses on franchise and distribution law for automotive, equipment and powersport dealers throughout New England, advising on manufacturer disputes, terminations, ownership transfers and relocations. She also guides dealerships on licensing, advertising and consumer compliance.