Moderator Brian Gordon assists companies, investors and funds with strategic transactions. He has extensive M&A experience, representing both strategic and financial buyers, as well as privately held companies and their shareholders in liquidity transactions. As outside corporate counsel to multiple venture-backed technology companies, he negotiates acquisitions, financing transactions and credit facilities and advises management on corporate governance, employment and equity compensation matters and the resolution of day-to-day legal issues. Brian also has a sub-specialty in representing restaurant and retail groups in private equity and acquisition transactions.