Joel Birch
Associate, Attorney at UB Greensfelder
Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) St. Louis Emerging 20 (2024)Volunteer Lawyers and Accountants for the ArtsSaint Louis University Law Journal, Notes and Comments Editor
About
Joel Birch, Associate at UB Greensfelder, advises on dispositions, carve-outs, and reorganizations in St. Louis. Outside those deals, he advises pro bono clients, including artists and cultural workers, on arts-related legal matters. His deal work also includes mergers, acquisitions, and corporate governance. He earned his J.D. from Saint Louis University School of Law in 2018. He received the school's Academic Excellence Award in Negotiations. Lawrence University awarded him a B.A. in 2015. Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers named him to the Rising Stars list for Business/Corporate in 2024 and 2025. He advises clients on private equity law matters.
Who is a good fit for Joel Birch
- Owners completing a disposition of their company.
- Companies pursuing a carve-out from an existing business.
- Businesses that need counsel for a corporate reorganization.
- Clients who need private equity counsel on a merger or acquisition.
Education and admissions
- Education
- Lawrence University, B.A., 2015
- Saint Louis University School of Law, J.D., 2018
- Bar admissions
- Missouri, Illinois
Recognition
- Named to Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America, Corporate Law (2027)
- Named to the Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers Rising Stars list, Business/Corporate (2024; 2025)
- Academic Excellence Award in Negotiations, Saint Louis University School of Law
Specialties
Buy-side M&A representationSell-side M&A representation
Deal profile
- Typical deal size
- Any deal size
- Remote work
- In-person / regional