Steve advises clients on the formation and growth of new and developing business entities and provides assistance to clients in connection with a wide range of business, transactional, and commercial contract matters. He advises companies on organization, capital structure, equity incentives and governance of corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships and other business entities, securities law compliance and a variety of commercial agreements. Steve regularly represents both companies and investors in transactions involving venture capital, private equity and debt financing as well as mergers and acquisitions.
Prior to joining DMC in January 2008, Steve was a corporate securities and venture capital attorney in the Austin office of Vinson & Elkins L.L.P. He is licensed to practice law in the State of Texas and is a member of the State Bar of Texas.
Steve enjoys spending time with his wife, Lucy, and his two sons, Trey and Tate. His outside interests include reading and Longhorn sports. He has served on the board of directors of Communities in Schools of Central Texas, the Community Advisory Board of Caritas of Austin, the University of Texas Liberal Arts Advisory Council and the University of Texas 1883 Council.
Education
J.D. (with honors)
The University of Texas School of Law
- Research Editor and Member, Texas Law Review
- Member, Order of the Coif
- Member, Phi Delta Phi Legal Honor Fraternity
B.A. – Plan II Honors Program
B.B.A – Accounting
The University of Texas at Austin
- Member, Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity
- Show Chairman and Member, Texas Cowboys
Recognitions and Affiliations
- Texas Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters)
- Texas Rising Stars, Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters)
