I represent entrepreneurs and public and private emerging growth companies on private equity and venture capital financings, public offerings, mergers and acquisitions, formation, operations and corporate governance matters and securities law reporting and compliance matters. I represent companies in the technology, media, telecommunications, medical device and life sciences, consumer products, energy and renewable energy industries. I also represent institutional investors in venture capital financings and private equity transactions as well as underwriters in public securities offerings. I am head Texas Emerging Growth and Venture Capital at DLA Piper, which is ranked Band 1 by Chambers nationally and regionally in Austin, Texas for Corporate and M&A. According to Chambers & Partners, my clients have said the following about me: - Alan has "a ton of experience" and "I like that I can talk through scenarios and strategize with him." - "A quality individual – he's terrific. He knows his material, is a gentleman and is very easy to work with," says one impressed source. - "Outstanding lawyer." - Clients state that “you always feel like you’re his only client” and also praise his “thoroughness and efficiency.” - Alan is widely regarded as a “very fine lawyer.” Sources note that he has an extremely good rapport with clients, as well as a strong work ethic and impressive attention to detail. - Alan is described by sources as “very knowledgeable, very diligent, and a pleasure to work with.” * Profiled as one of the leading Technology (2012-2025) lawyers in Texas, Chambers & Partners USA: America's Leading Business Lawyers * Profiled as one of the leading Technology (2012-2014, 2016-2018) and Mergers and Acquisitions (2016-2017) lawyers in the United States, The US Legal 500