Lawrence R. Bard

Lawrence R. Bard


Shulman Rogers

Recognized since 2025

Potomac, Maryland

Practice Areas

Corporate Law

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Larry Bard is a highly regarded business attorney whose clients depend on his guidance in corporate finance and securities law matters, including public and private offerings, venture capital transactions and other financing transactions.

He advises companies on issues of corporate governance, business planning, securities law compliance, executive compensation, commercial contracts and complex joint ventures. Larry has completed several initial public offerings for companies in the mid-Atlantic region and has extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions.

Clients across a wide range of industries, including financial, pharmaceutical, technology, biotech and retail, appreciate Larry’s unique blend of experience and expertise, and count on him to thoughtfully work through complex projects. As Co-Chair of NEXT, powered by Shulman Rogers, Larry works closely with startup and emerging growth companies.

A frequent speaker and writer on corporate and securities law, Larry has been recognized as a leading M&A lawyer by Legal 500 and IFLR1000. He formerly clerked for the Delaware Court of the Chancery and the Delaware Supreme Court, and is a certified public accountant.

Location
  • 12505 Park Potomac Avenue, Sixth Floor
    Potomac, MD 20854
Education
  • The George Washington University, J.D., graduated 1993
Bar Admissions
  • District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar
  • District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar
  • District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar
  • Maryland, Maryland State Bar Association
  • Maryland, Maryland State Bar Association
  • Maryland, Maryland State Bar Association
  • Virginia, Virginia State Bar
  • Virginia, Virginia State Bar
  • Virginia, Virginia State Bar
  • District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar
  • District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar
  • District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar
  • Maryland, Maryland State Bar Association
  • Maryland, Maryland State Bar Association
  • Maryland, Maryland State Bar Association
  • Virginia, Virginia State Bar
  • Virginia, Virginia State Bar
  • Virginia, Virginia State Bar
  • District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar
  • District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar
  • District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar
  • Maryland, Maryland State Bar Association
  • Maryland, Maryland State Bar Association
  • Maryland, Maryland State Bar Association
  • Virginia, Virginia State Bar
  • Virginia, Virginia State Bar
  • Virginia, Virginia State Bar

Shulman Rogers
Headquarters: Potomac, Maryland

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Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 for work in:
  • Corporate Law
Special Focus:
  • Capital Markets
  • Corporate Governance
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Venture Capital

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