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Jacob M. Adrian
Partner
Atlantic Station
201 17th Street NW
Suite 1700
Atlanta, GA 30363
201 17th Street NW
Suite 1700
Atlanta, GA 30363
jacob.adrian@nelsonmullins.com
Jacob focuses his practice in the areas of corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, and private equity and venture capital.
Jacob focuses his practice in the areas of corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, and private equity and venture capital.
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.
Experience
- Assisted in representation of a payment processing company in a $6 billion refinancing transaction
- Assisted in representation of a quick service restaurant franchise company in a $6 million acquisition of five restaurant franchises
- Assisted in representation of a venture capital fund in a $2.5 million Series A financing round
- Assisted in representation of an insurance brokerage company in a $4.5 million acquisition
Previous Professional Experience
- Legal Intern at the New York City HRA Office of Legal Affairs, where he drafted the agency's response to various EEO and discrimination claims
- Consultant at Adrian Technologies where he created and revised proposals detailing implementation of Lean Six Sigma methodologies
Education
-
Duke University School of Law,
JD
(2016)
- Content Editor, Duke Law & Technology Review
- The University of Alabama, BS, Economics and Finance, magna cum laude (2013)
Admissions
- Georgia
Practice Areas
Industries
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.
Experience
- Assisted in representation of a payment processing company in a $6 billion refinancing transaction
- Assisted in representation of a quick service restaurant franchise company in a $6 million acquisition of five restaurant franchises
- Assisted in representation of a venture capital fund in a $2.5 million Series A financing round
- Assisted in representation of an insurance brokerage company in a $4.5 million acquisition
Previous Professional Experience
- Legal Intern at the New York City HRA Office of Legal Affairs, where he drafted the agency's response to various EEO and discrimination claims
- Consultant at Adrian Technologies where he created and revised proposals detailing implementation of Lean Six Sigma methodologies
Media
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.
- Best Lawyers in America® Ones to Watch - Banking and Finance (2026)
- Recipient of the 2021 Emerging Leaders Award from The M&A Advisor
Jacob focuses his practice in the areas of corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, and private equity and venture capital.
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.Experience
- Assisted in representation of a payment processing company in a $6 billion refinancing transaction
- Assisted in representation of a quick service restaurant franchise company in a $6 million acquisition of five restaurant franchises
- Assisted in representation of a venture capital fund in a $2.5 million Series A financing round
- Assisted in representation of an insurance brokerage company in a $4.5 million acquisition
Previous Professional Experience
- Legal Intern at the New York City HRA Office of Legal Affairs, where he drafted the agency's response to various EEO and discrimination claims
- Consultant at Adrian Technologies where he created and revised proposals detailing implementation of Lean Six Sigma methodologies
Education
-
Duke University School of Law,
JD
(2016)
- Content Editor, Duke Law & Technology Review
- The University of Alabama, BS, Economics and Finance, magna cum laude (2013)
Admissions
- Georgia
Practice Areas
- Corporate & Securities
- Emerging Companies
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Private Equity
- Private Equity - Portfolio Company 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.
- Best Lawyers in America® Ones to Watch - Banking and Finance (2026)
- Recipient of the 2021 Emerging Leaders Award from The M&A Advisor
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