Brett Burka

Brett A. Burka is a partner in the Business Law Department at Goodwin Procter LLP, where he is a member of the firm's Private Equity and Technology groups.2 He joined Goodwin in 2017 and has since been promoted to partner.2

Professional Background

Brett specializes in advising emerging and late-stage companies, as well as venture capital, growth equity, and private equity investors on various transactions in the technology sector. His expertise includes:

• Mergers and acquisitions
• Venture capital financings
• Direct secondaries
• Tender offers
• Strategic collaborations
• Expansions and exits1

Education

Brett has a strong educational background:

• J.D. from the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude and was a member of the Order of the Coif
• Bachelor's degree in Finance from the University of Pittsburgh

Career History

Prior to joining Goodwin, Brett gained valuable experience at other prestigious law firms and organizations:

• Associate at Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP
• Managing Student Attorney at the University of Maryland Low Income Taxpayer Clinic
• Honors Intern at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
• Summer Law Clerk at Kator, Parks, & Weiser, PLLC
• Financial Analyst Intern at Stein Wealth Advisors, LLC

Brett's LinkedIn profile confirms his current position at Goodwin and his educational background at the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law.3 His expertise in Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law has made him a valuable asset to Goodwin's legal team.