About
James Warczak counsels private equity funds and other buyers on purchases of public and private companies. He also represents founder-owned companies and venture-backed companies in sales, minority investments, and seller rollovers. He advises buyers on joint ventures, divestitures, and co-investments. He advises on consent solicitations from numerous shareholders, recapitalizations, and auction processes. He earned a J.D. from the University of Virginia in 2015 and attended the University of Michigan in 2011. After associate work at an Am Law 100 firm, he is a Los Angeles Shareholder at Vedder. After a deal closes, he covers governance, commercial agreements, leases of real estate, the employment terms of executives, and incentive plans for management. He negotiates restrictive covenants, earn-outs, and representations and warranties insurance.
Who is a good fit for James Warczak
- Private equity funds acquiring a public or privately held company.
- Founders selling a company and rolling equity into the buyer.
- Owners running an auction sale that needs consent from numerous shareholders.
Education and admissions
- Education
- University of Virginia, J.D., 2015
- University of Michigan, 2011
- Bar admissions
- New York, California
Specialties
Deal profile
- Typical deal size
- Any deal size
- Remote work
- In-person / regional