Joseph Bernardi Bio

Joseph (Joe) Bernardi focuses on advising private equity sponsors, as well as public and private companies, on strategic business transactions across diverse industries, including technology, health care, manufacturing, financial services, and cannabis. Joe is highly regarded for his adept business acumen and his ability to maintain a clear, level-headed perspective even in the most demanding situations. With over two decades of professional experience, Joe has established himself as a trusted advisor across the middle market in the areas of leveraged buyouts, mergers and acquisitions, growth equity investments, distressed acquisitions and recapitalizations, and continuation fund transactions. He also regularly represents senior executives in strategic transactions. Beyond his proficiency in private equity and M&A matters, Joe provides comprehensive counsel on corporate and securities law, governance, and executive employment issues. Notably, Joe brings a unique perspective to his legal practice as a certified public accountant. Prior to his legal career, Joe practiced at Arthur Andersen LLP and KPMG LLP. During this time, Joe primarily worked with private equity sponsors, technology companies, and government contractors, cultivating a deep understanding of financial matters that enhances his legal counsel.