Scott Christiansen
Attorney at Law
Texas
TX
"My business partner and I approached Scott to prepare an Operational Agreement and..."
About
Scott's experience includes 8 years at a top law firm, 7 years as the general counsel for Lehman Brothers Private Equity Group and 7 years and counting in his own firm. Scott lives in Texas but represents clients throughout the country and… read more internationally.
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"Navigating through the legalities of running a business can be challenging. Scott helped me with everything from organizing the company to helping us close on our first capital raise. He truly treats my business like it's his own, always looking out for my best interests. He's professional, responsive and extremely knowledgeable. I would recommend using his firm to any business owner."
Work History
Christiansen Law Group PLLC
Managing Partner
Apr 2013 - Present
Corporate transactional practice focused on entrepreneurs at all stages of their business cycle, from formation, capital raise, commercial contracts, partnership agreements, joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, trademarks, commercial real estate, commercial lending and general business advisory.
Lehman Brothers
Senior Vice President and General Counsel Private Equipty
Aug 2005 - Mar 2013
General Counsel for Lehman Brothers Private Equity Group (later Neuberger Berman Alternatives after a management buyout). Responsible for fund formation, capital raise and investment of over $8 billion of capital. Raised money internationally from high net worth and institutional investors. Invested in Private Equity, Venture Capital and Distressed categories.
Winstead PC
Corporate Associate
Aug 1997 - Aug 2005
Senior associate with general corporate practice involving business formation and structuring, capital raise, commercial contracts, mergers and acquisitions, along with general business advisory. Clients included real estate developers, dot.com startups, technology, construction, financial services, oil and gas services, retail and logistics.