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Education
- Michigan State University, College of Law, J.D., 1998
- University of Michigan, B.A., 1994
Bar & Court Admissions
- 1998, Michigan Bar
- 1998, U.S. District Court, Sixth Circuit
- 2002, Virginia Bar
- 2008, United States Supreme Court
Brian M. Brown concentrates his practice in securities compliance, corporate finance and governance, mergers & acquisitions and unincorporated entities, including partnerships and limited liability companies. Mr. Brown joined the firm in 2005. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Brown was an attorney with McGuireWoods LLP. He has represented many Fortune 500 companies in all aspects of corporate governance and securities compliance including drafting and reviewing all forms of registration statements, 10-Ks, 10-Qs and 8-Ks. Mr. Brown has extensive experience dealing with and advising clients regarding the impact of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
Throughout Mr. Brown’s career, he has represented many real estate investment trusts, technology companies, furniture manufacturers, and software companies. He has represented a sizeable portfolio of clients, ranging from large multi-billion international companies to start-up entities and has been involved in and facilitated the raising of billions of dollars in equity and convertible securities.
Mr. Brown recently assisted in the creation of an equity investment fund which was praised by the governor. Mr. Brown regularly acts as general counsel for many smaller companies and assists them in all aspects of corporate governance. He is the co-author of the Virginia Limited Liability Company Forms and Practice Manual, (2004) and a contributing author of Virginia Partnerships, (2002). Mr. Brown received his BA from the University of Michigan and his JD from Michigan State University College of Law. Mr. Brown is actively involved in West End Presbyterian Church.
Professional Affiliations
- Richmond Bar Association, 2001 - present
- American Bar Association, 1997 - present
- Michigan Bar Association, 1995 - present
- National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts, 2001 - present