Todd’s practice focuses on corporate law and mergers and acquisitions. Clients enjoy collaborating with him given his friendly nature, ability to effectively negotiate deals, and his ability to provide practical advice regarding the intersection of business and legal issues.
corporate law
Todd counsels clients in a broad array of business matters, including choice of entity, entity formation, corporate governance, fiduciary duties, stock option plans, private placements, financing, strategic investments, business optimization, debt or equity offerings, and general commercial and contract matters. He negotiates, drafts, and reviews all types of corporate agreements, including employment agreements, non-compete agreements, and non-disclosure agreements.
mergers + acquisitions
Todd represents private companies, business owners, private equity clients, and individuals on both buy-side and sell-side transactions. His transactional experience spans multiple industries, including healthcare, recruitment, marketing, advertising, telecommunications, and manufacturing.
relevant work experience
Prior to becoming an attorney, Todd served in the U.S. Army. After completing his military service, he worked as a corporate executive (CEO, COO, and CCO), board director, and shareholder of several companies. He is well-versed in financial planning, strategic business plans, marketing, sales plans, and investments throughout the financing lifecycle. As a result, Todd understands the opportunities and challenges that companies face and is uniquely suited to identify and help his clients accomplish their business objectives.
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EDUCATION + ADMISSIONS
EDUCATION
J.D., University of Denver, Sturm College of Law (Corporate and Commercial Certificate)
M.B.A., Webster University (Distinguished Graduate)
B.S., United States Military Academy (West Point- Superintendent’s Award for Achievement)
United States Army Flight School (Honor Graduate)
ADMISSIONS
U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
Arizona
Colorado
ASSOCIATIONS
American Bar Association (Business Law Section)
Arizona Bar Association
Colorado Bar Association (Business Law Section)
LEGAL INSIGHTS + NEWS
Client Alert: Colorado Places New Restrictions on Non-Compete Agreements Between Employers and their Employees
Colorado has long disfavored non-compete agreements within the state. Historically, under C.R.S. § 8-2-113, restrictive covenants were void and unenforceable except for under specific circumstances, including: the purchase and sale of a business or the assets of a...
CA CLIENT ALERT: The Supreme Court Holds That Individual Claims Brought Under California’s Private Attorneys General Act Can Be Compelled to Arbitration
California employers scored a victory with the Supreme Court’s June 15, 2022 decision in Viking River Cruises, Inc. v. Moriana, Case No. 20-1573, which finds that individual claims brought under California’s Private Attorneys General Act (“PAGA”) can be compelled...