Corporate
Overview
Our 235 corporate, securities, tax, public and corporate finance, and M&A attorneys serve as trusted legal advisers on your most important and strategic transactions and business decisions. We support the finance and governance needs of public and private companies, government entities, venture capital funds, financial institutions, and institutional and individual investors around the country and the world. Our teams work alongside you to vet opportunities and challenges. We execute mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and other key strategic business transactions consistent with your goals, supporting compliance with domestic and international law. Our experienced capital markets and finance attorneys can assist you with the legal knowledge necessary to secure funding to support growth strategies, from billion-dollar debt and equity financings to recapitalizations and restructurings. We counsel public companies on fiduciary and governance issues and support the business needs of public entities and nonprofits so you can focus on your mission. And we help market-leading franchisors evolve by advising on strategic growth opportunities and international expansion.
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Insights & Events
Latest
2026 M&A Conference — Indianapolis - Indianapolis, IN
Faegre Drinker Attorneys Recognized in 2025 Lexology Index Reports
Repeated Bankruptcy Woes
David Barrett Discusses M&A Trends and New Activity in 2026 With Indiana Lawyer
UK Supreme Court Redraws the Lines: What Mitchell v Al Jaber Means for Directors
Scott Kosnoff Reacts to New Executive Order Preempting State AI Regulation in American Banker
Faegre Drinker Welcomes 2025 New Associate Class
Federal Business Tax Update
Navigating the 2026 Annual Report and Proxy Season - Webinar
AI in M&A: Responsible Use, Risks, and What Clients Should Expect from Their Law Firms
Insights
David Barrett Discusses M&A Trends and New Activity in 2026 With Indiana Lawyer
UK Supreme Court Redraws the Lines: What Mitchell v Al Jaber Means for Directors
Scott Kosnoff Reacts to New Executive Order Preempting State AI Regulation in American Banker
AI in M&A: Responsible Use, Risks, and What Clients Should Expect from Their Law Firms
Gen AI and Legal Malpractice: Risks, Standards and Future Implications
The Narrowing Channels of Shareholder Communication
Avoiding Litigation: Dialogue and Social Capital Can Often Resolve Disputes
Dan Coppel Discusses Sisk & Sons Acquisition of Farrans With Construction News
Uncertainty in Private Equity Markets: Inflation, Tariffs and Regulatory Changes
David Barrett Speaks With Indiana Lawyer About Building an M&A Practice and Keys to Success
Events
Upcoming Events
Past Events
Repeated Bankruptcy Woes
Federal Business Tax Update
Navigating the 2026 Annual Report and Proxy Season - Webinar
Acquisitions and Divestitures: Perspectives on Buying and Selling Assets
FX Reboot: Modernizing the 1998 Definitions
News
Faegre Drinker Attorneys Recognized in 2025 Lexology Index Reports
Faegre Drinker Welcomes 2025 New Associate Class
Faegre Drinker Announces 2026 Partner Class and Counsel Promotions
Faegre Drinker Advises Underwriters in Park Dental Partners Initial Public Offering
Faegre Drinker Receives Three ‘Deal of the Year’ Awards From M&A Advisor
Molly Madden Receives 2025 Young Alumni Award From DePauw University
Faegre Drinker Attorneys & Product Liability & Mass Torts Group Recognized in LMG Life Sciences Rankings
Faegre Drinker Expands Franchise Practice With Addition of Counsel Megan Center
Minnesota Lawyer Names Faegre Drinker Partners to 2025 "Business Litigation Power List"
Faegre Drinker, Paige Izquierdo Shortlisted for ALM’s “Leadership, Influence and Inclusivity in Law” Awards
Experience
Our Experience
Northland Securities Leads $7.6M Common Stock and Warrant Offerings for Medical Artificial Intelligence Company
Mama’s Creations, Inc. Acquires Crown I Enterprises Inc. for $17.5M
Science Applications International Corporation Closes $500M Senior High Yield Notes Offering
Theraheart Inc. Secures $20.6M in Series A Financing
Craig-Hallum Capital Group, LLC Serves as Underwriter in $5.75M Public Offering for Dyadic International, Inc.
Celcuity Inc. Raises Nearly $300M in Dual Public Offerings
Meet The Team
Meet The Full Corporate Team
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Andrew G. Humphrey
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Dennis P. Lager
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Judith E. Reich
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Lawrence J. Stern
Director of Insurance & Financial Services - Faegre Drinker Consulting -
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Christine Ann Werner
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Elizabeth S. Whitelegg
Senior Paralegal -
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David R. Zook
Chair - Faegre Drinker Consulting