Philip H. Goodpasture
Partner, Attorney at Williams Mullen
About
Philip H. Goodpasture, a Williams Mullen partner, focuses on the music industry, internet commerce, and private equity investments. He counsels on copyrights, trademarks, and a person's publicity rights. He gives clients advice on deal structure, on transaction strategy, and on operational plans. He handles mergers, acquisitions, and venture capital deals. He advises on executive employment arrangements as well. His clients operate companies across the U.S. and internationally. He earned his J.D. from the University of Virginia School of Law in 1985. The University of Virginia awarded him a B.A. in economics with high distinction in 1982. He advises on debt structures, preferred equity structures, and restrictive covenants in most matters. His deal work covers federal tax, state and local tax, and international tax.
Who is a good fit for Philip H. Goodpasture
- Owners of music industry companies preparing a merger or an acquisition.
- Owners raising venture capital for an internet commerce company.
- Investors making a private equity investment in a company.
Education and admissions
- Education
- University of Virginia School of Law, J.D., 1985
- University of Virginia, B.A., 1982
- Bar admissions
- Virginia
Recognition
- The Best Lawyers in America® - Entertainment Law - Music, Media Law (2007-present), Mergers & Acquisitions Law, Corporate Law (2023-present)
- Virginia Super Lawyers \- Mergers & Acquisitions (2006-present)
- Rated an AV-attorney by Martindale-Hubbell
- Virginia Business - "Legal Elite" (2008-2010, 2012, 2018, 2024-present)
Specialties
Deal profile
- Typical deal size
- Any deal size
- Remote work
- In-person / regional