Eric represents businesses at every phase of development, including public and private and large, small and startup companies alike. His industry experience is broad and ranges from financial services to manufacturing to high-tech and biotech, among many others.
Eric advises on a wide array of business, financing, regulatory and transactional matters, including corporate governance, SEC and financial regulation, public offerings, venture capital and private placement transactions. He negotiates and closes mergers and acquisitions, commercial lending and leveraged ESOPs, securitization and structured finance transactions, and executive compensation agreements that range from millions to hundreds of millions of dollars in value.
On many occasions, Eric acts as outside general counsel for the businesses he represents. Eric’s creativity and absolute focus on getting the deal done or solving the problem at hand are supported by his ability to work productively on myriad client teams. He offers proven skill in managing complex transaction processes and coordinating the diverse perspectives and agendas of transaction participants.
As a member of his client’s core group of advisers, Eric thrives when faced with the challenge of helping entrepreneurial companies evolve into mature and sustainably profitable businesses, and established organizations to maintain and expand their market share by identifying and realizing new opportunities for growth. Having closed billions of dollars of transactions over the last several decades of practice, Eric understands how to collaborate with diverse groups of business professionals to realize even the most ambitious goals.
Professional and Community Involvement
Member, American Bar Association Federal Regulation of Securities Committee
Member, American Bar Association Corporate Governance Committee
Member, American Bar Association Business Law Section Committee on Professional Responsibility
Honors
The Best Lawyer's in America*, 2007-2020, 2024; Lawyer of the Year, 2011, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2020 and 2024
Indiana Super Lawyers, 2004-2006 and 2008
*Independent rating publication of Woodard/White, Inc. based on peer evaluation.