A selection of matters Jeff has led or co-led across his law firm career and private practice — from first checks to nine-figure, cross-border transactions.
Initial equity investment in a multinational JV — at the time, the largest Chinese investment in a U.S. VC-backed company.
Sale of a national product distributor to a strategic buyer.
PE fund’s acquisition of an agricultural technology company.
Late-stage clean energy company, led by strategic investors and major VC funds.
Represented U.S.-based seller in a complex multinational joint venture and acquisition involving a $420M initial equity investment — the largest Chinese investment in a U.S. VC-backed company at the time.
Represented a national product distributor in its acquisition by a strategic investor.
Represented a private equity fund in the acquisition of an agricultural technology company.
Represented the issuer in the Series C financing of a late-stage wind turbine company, led by a syndicate of strategic investors and major VC funds.
Represented a PE fund in the sale of a VC-backed education technology company.
Managed pre-IPO convertible debt financings for an energy efficiency company ahead of its NYSE listing, including investor road shows and board matters.
Represented a PE fund in the sale of an environmental services portfolio company, and in the acquisition of a division from a large multinational manufacturer.
Represented a “fundless sponsor” PE group in the leveraged buyout of a manufacturing company and the related equity raise.
Led a CPG startup’s Series B from a strategic investor — ultimately resulting in the investor’s full acquisition of the company.
As CEO, led a high-growth CPG company to become the first in its industry globally to achieve B Corp certification.
Represented a large multinational in converting a subsidiary to a Public Benefit Corporation and obtaining B Corp certification.
Represented a major automotive supplier in acquiring a majority stake in a VC-backed telematics company.
Represented a foreign multinational acquiring a late-stage technology company; a founder buying out co-investors in a financial services company; and an investor syndicate in the leveraged buyout and later sale of a distressed plastics manufacturer.
Represented a large nonprofit health system in its acquisition of a regional hospital system.
Represented an early-stage cancer diagnostics company in its Series A with a foreign investor and subsequent convertible bridge rounds.
Represented an early-stage biomedical device company through its Series A, and an early-stage financial technology company in seed funding with an angel investor group.
Represented an education software company in a complex recapitalization and Series A; a late-stage technology company in a Reg A+ offering; and a logistics technology company in a down-round recapitalization.
Formed and led documentation for a VC fund focused on early-stage retail investments, including multiple portfolio company investments and a startup incubator.
Multiple SAFE financings for biotech startups; numerous PE buyout transactions over $10M; and early-stage data security and consumer products companies through Series B.
Formed and represented a social enterprise indoor-agriculture company in its Series A investment and project finance matters.
Formed, obtained 501(c)(3) status for, and served as ongoing general counsel to a nonprofit focused on stimulating social enterprise in Ohio.
Represented a nonprofit in forming a pre-seed investment fund with outside investors.
Represented a large nonprofit in forming a for-profit subsidiary to pursue earned-income opportunities.
Founded Ohio’s first cannabis law practice group — a cross-disciplinary, full-service offering for entrepreneurs and investors in the sector.
Represented a green energy credit fund and a climate tech startup in asset-based lending and structured financing facilities.
Advised operators and investors on regulatory, compliance, and licensing matters in regulated energy and cannabis markets across multiple states.
Counseled companies on integrating sustainability, ESG compliance, and supply chain governance into corporate structure and reporting frameworks.
Past results described above are provided for informational purposes only and do not guarantee similar outcomes in future matters. Client names have been omitted to protect confidentiality. Dollar figures reflect transaction size, not fees or outcomes.
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