Lee G. Lester
Partner, Attorney at Williams Mullen
About
Lee G. Lester, partner at Williams Mullen in Richmond, Virginia, handles mergers and acquisitions. He guides corporate reorganizations and the formation of companies. He handles offerings of equity securities and debt securities, both public and private. He earned his Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, from the University of Richmond School of Law. He received a Bachelor of Science, cum laude, with special attainments in commerce, from Washington and Lee University. The Best Lawyers in America lists him for Corporate Law (2022-present) and Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2027). He advises public companies on corporate governance, fiduciary duties, and insider trading. He also advises on Securities Exchange Act of 1934 filings, including proxy statements and periodic financial reports.
Who is a good fit for Lee G. Lester
- Companies preparing a public or private offering of equity securities or debt securities.
- Companies completing a merger, an acquisition, or a corporate reorganization.
Education and admissions
- Education
- University of Richmond School of Law, J.D.
- Washington and Lee University, B.S.
- Bar admissions
- Virginia
Recognition
- Listed in Virginia Business magazine, "Legal Elite" (2016)
- Virginia Super Lawyers \- “Rising Star” (2013, 2020)
- The Best Lawyers in America ® - Corporate Law (2022-present) Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2027)
Specialties
Deal profile
- Typical deal size
- Any deal size
- Remote work
- In-person / regional