Best Lawyers in Tennessee, United States for Corporate Law
Emily K. Gould is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law, Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Emily K. practices law in Nashville, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized Emily K. Gould since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Emily K. Gould is held by other lawyers.
Lora Wuerdeman counsels clients on corporate and securities issues including mergers and acquisitions, capital markets transactions, and securities regulations matters and filings. Prior to joining Sherrard Roe, Lora represented clients in corporate and securities matters at a prominent Nashville law firm where she practiced in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, capital markets, and Securities and Exchange Act reporting and compliance. Lora earned her law degree from...
As a member of Bradley’s Corporate and Securities Practice Group, Jordan Smart advises clients on a wide variety of corporate matters, including mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, and general corporate and securities matters. He also represents public companies regarding annual and periodic reporting requirements, corporate governance, and compliance with stock exchange listing standards. His finance background includes syndicated and bilateral credit facilities, mortgage i...
Davidson Lentz is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Davidson practices law in Nashville, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized Davidson Lentz since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Davidson Lentz is held by other lawyers.
Kate Pearce DeWitt is a member of the firm’s Corporate, Healthcare, and Litigation practices, focusing on commercial transactions and litigation, as well as executive compensation and employment matters. A graduate of the University of Tennessee College of Law, Kate served as the Research Editor and Staff Editor for the Tennessee Law Review , and as a research assistant for Professors Valorie Vojdik and Wendy Bach. While in law school, she served as a Judicial Extern for the Honorable D...
Erica Gray is a member of the firm’s corporate and healthcare law practice groups, focusing on business transactions, corporate governance and operations, and healthcare regulatory and compliance matters. She advises clients in various healthcare and non-healthcare industries, assisting in the completion of a wide array of commercial transactions – including mergers and acquisitions, capital markets transactions, and securities regulations matters and filings – and advising ...
Andrew M. Hale is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) and Corporate Law. Andrew M. practices law in Knoxville, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized Andrew M. Hale since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Andrew M. Hale is held by other lawyers.
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