Ryan Yergensen

Ryan Yergensen is an Associate Attorney at Greenberg Traurig, LLP, based in their Austin office. He specializes in corporate law, advising clients on a range of matters including domestic and international transactions, public and private securities transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate governance. His client base spans various industries, notably technology startups and publicly traded companies.

Education and Early Career

Yergensen holds a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from The University of Texas School of Law, where he served as Articles Editor for the Texas Review of Law and Politics. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Brigham Young University. His professional experience includes roles such as Lead Consultant at Frontier Communications and legal internships at PricewaterhouseCoopers and the Department of the Treasury's Taxpayer Advocate Services.12

Professional Achievements

Since beginning his legal career in 2018, Yergensen has been recognized for his contributions to the field. He was listed as a "Rising Star" by Texas Super Lawyers in 2023 and has received similar accolades from San Antonio Magazine in 2020. His notable transactions include representing clients in significant mergers and acquisitions, such as a $100 million sale involving an international fitness franchise and various private equity deals.14

Memberships and Languages

He is an active member of the State Bar of Texas, the Federalist Society, and several local young lawyers associations. Yergensen is also proficient in Spanish at an intermediate level.13