Bio

Tessa Bernhardt advises clients on a full spectrum of complex corporate transactions and shareholder activism. She strategizes with skill in high stakes situations and represents both buy-side and sell-side clients in multijurisdictional transactions across a range of industries. A recognized leader at the firm, Ms. Bernhardt previously served as local leader of the Women Lawyers Group and on the global Associates Committee. She maintains an active pro bono practice, including helping clients establish nonprofits, advising an Afghan refugee on asylum proceedings, and providing guidance on California wildfire insurance claims.