Education Law School/Year: Yale, 1992

College/Year: Cornell, 1989

Bar Admissions California, Colorado, Illinois 

Practice Areas Commercial, Corporate Business, Technology       

Major Cases

I represent public companies including Northrop Grumman, Beckman Coulter, Overland Storage and MicroIslet in ongoing securities law compliance and corporate governance. I have completed numerous public and private securities offerings for public company clients. I also represent private companies in formation, angel and venture capital financings, strategic partnerships, and mergers and acquisitions. Significant transactions have included representation of RF Magic in its merger with Entropic Communications; representation of SiliconSystems Inc. in venture capital financings with Samsung Ventures, Rustic Canyon, Shepherd Ventures and Miramar Venture Partners; representation of Ebert Composites in a strategic partnership with Martin Marietta Composites, and representation of Carolina Precision Plastics in its acquisition of Augros. 

Professional Background

I am a partner in the Corporate Practice Group of Sheppard Mullin. I practiced law in Denver, Colo., before moving to San Diego in 1998. 

Professional Affiliations

I am an Adjunct Professor at the University of San Diego School of Law, where I co-teach “Deals” with Professor Frank Partnoy. I have written and spoken for numerous organizations and publications, including The Corporate Governance Advisor, TheCorporateCounsel.net, UCSD - Rady School of Management, the San Diego Chapter of the California Society of CPAs, the San Diego Software Industry Council, The Aji Network and the San Diego Chapter of the National Association of Stock Plan Professionals. 

Personal Affiliations

I share this recognition with the terrific group of partners, associates and staff at Sheppard Mullin. I could not do what I do without their support and dedication. 

Personal Background

I grew up in Northbrook, Ill., and graduated Glenbrook North High School, famous as the inspiration/location for many of John Hughes’ films (“Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,” “The Breakfast Club,” “Pretty in Pink”). I am married to Patricia, a woman who is “Top” in everything she does. We have four wonderful children: Daniel (20), Christian (17), Cameron (almost 3) and Alison (<1). I spend my spare time keeping young by keeping up with the kids.