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David Hirsch
Partner
One PPG Place
Suite 3200
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Suite 3200
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
1100 Superior Avenue
Suite 2000
Cleveland, OH 44114
Suite 2000
Cleveland, OH 44114
david.hirsch@nelsonmullins.com
He has led hundreds of mergers and acquisitions, acted as outside general counsel to middle market businesses, and assisted mid-size public and private companies with securities law compliance and their securities offerings. David also has represented clients regarding investments in private equity, hedge, and venture capital funds as well as fund formation. In addition, he...
He has led hundreds of mergers and acquisitions, acted as outside general counsel to middle market businesses, and assisted mid-size public and private companies with securities law compliance and their securities offerings. David also has represented clients regarding investments in private equity, hedge, and venture capital funds as well as fund formation. In addition, he works closely with emerging businesses and their investors on angel rounds of funding through multiple series of venture capital funding.
works closely with emerging businesses and their investors on angel rounds of funding through multiple series of venture capital funding.
Experience
The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.
Representative Matters
- Ongoing representation of large healthcare institution in connection with numerous venture investments ranging from $1 million to more than $50 million.
- Ongoing representation of a private equity backed platform company in acquiring commission-drive business services firms as part of an industry roll-up, closing approximately 10 acquisitions in a two-year period.
- Represented financial institution in multiple acquisitions of financial services firms and fund families, enabling it to provide a more complete set of services to high net worth individuals.
- Assisted buyers of a regional candy company and subsequently assisted the company with acquisitions to expand the scope of its business.
- Represented meat processor in its successful exit by a sale to a private equity fund.
- Assisted a national provider of goods and services relating to the offloading and acceleration of secure online transaction processing in obtaining through private placements its first round of venture capital funding and four additional rounds of funding in which the company raised more than $30 million, then represented the company in connection with a merger into a public company in a transaction valued at approximately $300 million.
- Represented a technology-focused family of venture capital funds that raised in excess of $300 million in a variety of matters, including fund formation, investments and investor and deal structuring.
- Assisted public company that manufactures locomotive components in $500 million sale to another public company.
- Advise institutional investors and family offices regarding their investments in private equity, venture capital and hedge funds.
- Negotiated, analyzed, and drafted commercial contracts of all varieties
- Developed the capital structures of acquisition companies and operating companies
- Negotiated merger and acquisition terms and analyzed related business and legal issues
- Drafted public offering and private placement documents
- Represented lenders and borrowers in connection with financings
- Advised boards of directors regarding corporate governance and shareholders' rights matters
Previous Profesional Experience
- Partner, Pittsburgh-based Law Firm (2018–2023)
- Partner, Pittsburgh-based Law Firm (1990–2018)
- Associate, Cleveland-based Law Firm (1981–1990)
Education
-
The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law,
JD
- Order of the Coif
- The University of Chicago, BA
Admissions
- Pennsylvania
- Ohio
Clerkships
- Law Clerk, the Honorable Frank D. Celebrezze, The Supreme Court of Ohio (1979 - 1981)
Practice Areas
The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.
Representative Matters
- Ongoing representation of large healthcare institution in connection with numerous venture investments ranging from $1 million to more than $50 million.
- Ongoing representation of a private equity backed platform company in acquiring commission-drive business services firms as part of an industry roll-up, closing approximately 10 acquisitions in a two-year period.
- Represented financial institution in multiple acquisitions of financial services firms and fund families, enabling it to provide a more complete set of services to high net worth individuals.
- Assisted buyers of a regional candy company and subsequently assisted the company with acquisitions to expand the scope of its business.
- Represented meat processor in its successful exit by a sale to a private equity fund.
- Assisted a national provider of goods and services relating to the offloading and acceleration of secure online transaction processing in obtaining through private placements its first round of venture capital funding and four additional rounds of funding in which the company raised more than $30 million, then represented the company in connection with a merger into a public company in a transaction valued at approximately $300 million.
- Represented a technology-focused family of venture capital funds that raised in excess of $300 million in a variety of matters, including fund formation, investments and investor and deal structuring.
- Assisted public company that manufactures locomotive components in $500 million sale to another public company.
- Advise institutional investors and family offices regarding their investments in private equity, venture capital and hedge funds.
- Negotiated, analyzed, and drafted commercial contracts of all varieties
- Developed the capital structures of acquisition companies and operating companies
- Negotiated merger and acquisition terms and analyzed related business and legal issues
- Drafted public offering and private placement documents
- Represented lenders and borrowers in connection with financings
- Advised boards of directors regarding corporate governance and shareholders' rights matters
Previous Profesional Experience
- Partner, Pittsburgh-based Law Firm (2018–2023)
- Partner, Pittsburgh-based Law Firm (1990–2018)
- Associate, Cleveland-based Law Firm (1981–1990)
Recognitions
The bar rules of some states require that the standards for an attorney's inclusion in certain public accolades or recognitions be provided. When such accolades or recognitions are listed, a hyperlink is provided that leads to a description of the respective selection methodology.
- Union of Reform Judaism, Pennsylvania Council, Scroll of Honor (2006)
Community
- Association for Corporate Growth Pittsburgh Board of Directors (2019–present)
- Temple Sinai, Pittsburgh, President (2011–2013)
- Temple Sinai, Pittsburgh, Board of Trustees (2003–present) and Executive Committee (2005–2017)
- Temple Sinai, Pittsburgh, Chair of Social Action Committee and Caring Committee (2001–2009)
- Pittsburgh Jewish Federation, Local/National Committee (2013–2017)
- 3 Rivers Venture Fair, Selection and Coaches’ Committees (2016–present)
- Invent Penn State, Selection and Coaches’ Committees (2017–present)
He has led hundreds of mergers and acquisitions, acted as outside general counsel to middle market businesses, and assisted mid-size public and private companies with securities law compliance and their securities offerings. David also has represented clients regarding investments in private equity, hedge, and venture capital funds as well as fund formation. In addition, he... works closely with emerging businesses and their investors on angel rounds of funding through multiple series of venture capital funding.
Experience
The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.Representative Matters
- Ongoing representation of large healthcare institution in connection with numerous venture investments ranging from $1 million to more than $50 million.
- Ongoing representation of a private equity backed platform company in acquiring commission-drive business services firms as part of an industry roll-up, closing approximately 10 acquisitions in a two-year period.
- Represented financial institution in multiple acquisitions of financial services firms and fund families, enabling it to provide a more complete set of services to high net worth individuals.
- Assisted buyers of a regional candy company and subsequently assisted the company with acquisitions to expand the scope of its business.
- Represented meat processor in its successful exit by a sale to a private equity fund.
- Assisted a national provider of goods and services relating to the offloading and acceleration of secure online transaction processing in obtaining through private placements its first round of venture capital funding and four additional rounds of funding in which the company raised more than $30 million, then represented the company in connection with a merger into a public company in a transaction valued at approximately $300 million.
- Represented a technology-focused family of venture capital funds that raised in excess of $300 million in a variety of matters, including fund formation, investments and investor and deal structuring.
- Assisted public company that manufactures locomotive components in $500 million sale to another public company.
- Advise institutional investors and family offices regarding their investments in private equity, venture capital and hedge funds.
- Negotiated, analyzed, and drafted commercial contracts of all varieties
- Developed the capital structures of acquisition companies and operating companies
- Negotiated merger and acquisition terms and analyzed related business and legal issues
- Drafted public offering and private placement documents
- Represented lenders and borrowers in connection with financings
- Advised boards of directors regarding corporate governance and shareholders' rights matters
Previous Profesional Experience
- Partner, Pittsburgh-based Law Firm (2018–2023)
- Partner, Pittsburgh-based Law Firm (1990–2018)
- Associate, Cleveland-based Law Firm (1981–1990)
Education
-
The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law,
JD
- Order of the Coif
- The University of Chicago, BA
Admissions
- Pennsylvania
- Ohio
Clerkships
- Law Clerk, The Honorable Frank D. Celebrezze, The Supreme Court of Ohio (1979 - 1981)
Practice Areas
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Emerging Companies
- Private Funds
- Corporate Governance
- General Counsel Services
Industries
The bar rules of some states require that the standards for an attorney's inclusion in certain public accolades or recognitions be provided. When such accolades or recognitions are listed, a hyperlink is provided that leads to a description of the respective selection methodology.
- Union of Reform Judaism, Pennsylvania Council, Scroll of Honor (2006)
- Association for Corporate Growth Pittsburgh Board of Directors (2019–present)
- Temple Sinai, Pittsburgh, President (2011–2013)
- Temple Sinai, Pittsburgh, Board of Trustees (2003–present) and Executive Committee (2005–2017)
- Temple Sinai, Pittsburgh, Chair of Social Action Committee and Caring Committee (2001–2009)
- Pittsburgh Jewish Federation, Local/National Committee (2013–2017)
- 3 Rivers Venture Fair, Selection and Coaches’ Committees (2016–present)
- Invent Penn State, Selection and Coaches’ Committees (2017–present)
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