Brian Gordon

Brian M. Gordon is a Partner at McDermott Will & Emery, a prestigious law firm. He specializes in representing venture-backed technology companies and has extensive experience in various aspects of corporate law.1

Areas of Expertise

Brian's practice focuses on:

• Acquisitions
• Financing transactions
• Corporate governance
• Employment and equity compensation matters
• Day-to-day legal issues for technology companies

He also has significant experience representing private equity funds in portfolio company transactions and advising strategic buyers and sellers in M&A deals.1

Notable Work

Venture Capital Financings:: Brian has represented numerous companies in their financing rounds, including:

• Florence Healthcare, Inc. (Series C)
• Calendly LLC (Series B)
• MessageGears LLC (multiple financings)
• Devcon Detect Inc. (Series Seed)

He has also represented venture capital firms like Panoramic Ventures and McKesson Ventures in their investments.1

Private Equity and M&A:: Brian has been involved in various private equity and M&A transactions, such as:

• Representing Osceola Capital Partners in multiple platform and add-on investments
• Advising on the sale of BD&K Foods to Sequel Capital
• Representing Electrocomponents plc in its acquisition of Synovos Inc.1

Recognition and Community Involvement

Brian has received several accolades for his work:

• Listed in Best Lawyers in America for Corporate Law, Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law, and Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2024-2025)
• Recognized by Chambers USA for Corporate/M&A (2024)
• Named a Rising Star by Georgia Super Lawyers (2013)1

He is also actively involved in the community, serving on the Board of Directors for Georgia Appleseed and participating in Venture Atlanta's Coaching and Selection Committees.1

Education

Brian received his J.D. from Harvard Law School, graduating magna cum laude in 2000. He also holds a B.A. from Harvard University, which he obtained in 1997.1