Tessa Bernhardt advises clients on a full spectrum of complex corporate transactions and shareholder activism.
Tessa combines extensive experience and her ability to distill sophisticated concepts into practical advice to guide public companies, multinational corporations, private equity sponsors, and special committees of boards of directors on:
She strategizes with skill in high stakes situations and represents both buy-side and sell-side clients in multijurisdictional transactions across a range of industries.
A recognized leader at the firm, Tessa previously served as local leader of the Women Lawyers Group and on the global Associates Committee.
She maintains an active pro bono practice, including helping clients establish nonprofits, advising an Afghan refugee on asylum proceedings, and providing guidance on California wildfire insurance claims.
Tessa's experience includes representing:
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Chambers USA recognized the firm’s Mergers & Acquisitions Practice for “world class expertise when it comes to the most challenging transactions.”