Albert Z. Kovacs
Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
Plays an integral role in shaping Nevada’s corporate and LLC laws. Guides clients through complex corporate governance and M&A issues in transactions and litigation. Makes complicated issues accessible through efficient and candid advice.
In matters relating to corporate governance and M&A in Nevada, Albert Kovacs brings an uncommon combination of experience and perspective. He not only knows the law but has also played a substantial role in shaping, and frequently drafting, Nevada corporate and LLC law and policy in recent years, through his work as vice chair of the Executive Committee of the Business Law Section of the State Bar of Nevada. Albert draws on this insight as well as his extensive corporate law experience to provide guidance to clients on the distinctive aspects of Nevada’s corporate and business laws as they arise in transactions and litigation.
Corporate law matters are complicated. By emphasizing clarity, efficiency and candor, Albert helps his clients understand the law so they can make informed and strategic choices. Whether serving as lead counsel or local Nevada counsel, he strives to make nuanced legal concepts more accessible, helping clients understand the rules of the game so they can call the right plays.
A trusted resource on business law and ethics and corporate governance, Albert previously served as a teaching assistant professor in the Business Ethics & Legal Studies department of the Daniels College of Business at the University of Denver. Prior to joining the firm, he was an associate in the New York office of Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP.
Overview
- Duke University, J.D., graduated 2002
- Wabash College, AB, graduated 1999
- Nevada, State Bar of Nevada
- New York, New York State Bar Association
- American Bar Association - Member
- Clark County Bar Association - Member
- Las Vegas Redevelopment Agency - Citizens Advisory Committee
- New York State Bar Association - Member
- State Bar of Nevada - Member
- State Bar of Nevada - Member of Executive Committee, Business Law Section
- The Gay and Lesbian Center of Southern Nevada - Associate Board
- Nevada, State Bar of Nevada
- New York, New York State Bar Association
- American Bar Association - Member
- Clark County Bar Association - Member
- Las Vegas Redevelopment Agency - Citizens Advisory Committee
- New York State Bar Association - Member
- State Bar of Nevada - Member
- State Bar of Nevada - Member of Executive Committee, Business Law Section
- The Gay and Lesbian Center of Southern Nevada - Associate Board
- Duke University, J.D., graduated 2002
- Wabash College, AB, graduated 1999
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus

- Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Las Vegas (2023)
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Las Vegas (2022)
- Corporate Law, Las Vegas (2021)
- Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
- Corporate Law
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Corporate Governance Law
- COVID-19
- Chambers USA, 2014-2016
- Super Lawyers, Mountain States, Rising Star, 2012-2016
- "20 Best Up & Coming Attorneys," Nevada Business Magazine, 2009-2010
- Editorial Board, Duke Law Journal, Duke University School of
News & Media
Additional Information
- Experience
Nevada counsel to the agents and lenders of the revolving and term loan credit facilities, to the common security agent and to the representatives of the initial purchasers of the notes in connection with the financing of GTECH's acquisition of International Game Technology.
Representing the third largest gaming company in the US, Penn National, on all gaming licensure and regulatory matters, including negotiation of definitive agreements for Penn National to develop and manage a casino for the Jamul Indian Tribe near San Diego, California. We also obtained all necessary Nevada regulatory approvals for Penn National to separate a portion of its 28 casinos and race track operations into a real estate investment trust.
Represented Bunker Mode, Inc., a San Francisco-based mobile application company, in a master restructuring and equity financing.
Represented Resorts Entertainment in the negotiations of an operation and management agreement with Mohegan Gaming Advisors for the Resorts Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
Served as real estate and corporate counsel to Wynn Las Vegas, LLC in connection with the termination of its credit facility, the related release of liens on its assets and the distribution to its parent company all of the equity interests in Wynn Golf, LLC.
Served as Nevada counsel to DCS Business Services, Inc. and issued an opinion to the agents and lenders in connection with an amendment to the client's secured credit facility.
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