Brian Short Bio

Brian Short is a corporate transactional attorney and Co-Leader of the firm's Securities and Capital Markets practice. He advises clients in many complex business law matters. Brian represents companies, investors, private equity firms, and investment banks in a range of corporate transactions, including negotiating and executing public and private securities offerings, mergers and acquisitions, and joint ventures. He counsels public and privately held companies on corporate governance and board issues, compliance matters, and periodic reporting. Brian regularly advises clients across a range of industries, including life sciences, technology, engineering, professional services, and consumer products. Prior to joining the firm, Brian was a partner at Dechert LLP and, most recently, General Counsel and Chief Administrative Officer of a publicly traded international engineering, information technology, and staffing services company.