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Wes is a seasoned legal strategist who helps clients achieve successful outcomes that drive growth, protect value, and position businesses for long-term success.

From complex transactions to operational strategy, he brings sharp insight, swift execution, and consistent clarity to every engagement.

Recognized as one of the top deal attorneys in the U.S. for seven consecutive years, (The Best Lawyers in America®, Mergers and Acquisitions, 2020-2026) Wes leads a robust M&A practice spanning essential services, manufacturing, industrials, distribution and logistics, and medical devices. He regularly advises private equity firms, family offices, independent sponsors, and founder-led companies on both buy-side and sell-side transactions. From initial structuring through post-closing integration, Wes empowers clients to close with confidence, build enterprise value, and reach their strategic goals.

As a decorated outside general counsel (The Best Lawyers in America®, Corporate Compliance, 2023-2026; Corporate Governance, 2020-2026), Wes serves as an embedded legal partner, offering proactive, business-savvy guidance that helps companies grow intelligently, manage risk, and protect their reputation.

A frequent speaker and panelist, Wes shares actionable insights on M&A strategy, private equity trends, and the evolving role of outside general counsel.

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Experience

Legal Work Highlights

Mergers, Acquisitions, and Divestitures

Represented a private equity-backed label printing and packaging company in multiple tuck-in and add-on acquisitions.

Represented a private equity-backed HVAC company in multiple tuck-in and add-on acquisitions.

Represented a private equity-backed financial wealth management company in multiple tuck-in acquisitions.

Represented a health care management company in connection with multiple acquisitions of home health and hospice facilities.

Represented a private equity-backed medical, cosmetic and surgical dermatology company in multiple add-on acquisitions.

Represented a fertility and reproductive health company in its strategic acquisition of a network of fertility clinics.

Represented multiple furniture manufacturers in their acquisitions of furniture manufacturing businesses.

Represented a health care IT company in its sale to a strategic acquiror.

Represented a medical device company in its sale to a private equity-backed buyer.

Represented multiple clinical trial sites in their sales to various private equity-backed buyers.

Represented multiple ophthalmology practices in their sales to various private equity-backed buyers

Represented multiple radiology practices in their sales to various private equity-backed buyers.

Represented multiple emergency medical practices in their sales to various private equity-backed buyers.

Public and Private Equity and Debt Financings

Represented a Nasdaq-listed bank holding company in a public, underwritten offering of $85 million of subordinated notes.

Represented a bank holding company listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in a private placement of $100 million of subordinated notes.

Represented an NYSE-listed bank in public, underwritten offerings of $300 million of subordinated notes and $172.5 million of preferred stock.

Represented an NYSE-listed bank holding company in connection with a secondary offering, involving aggregate proceeds of approximately $152 million.

Represented a Nasdaq-listed bank in connection with its IPO, involving aggregate proceeds of approximately $44 million.

Represented various NYSE- and Nasdaq-listed real estate investment trusts in multiple initial and follow-on securities offerings.

Represented various venture and emerging-growth companies in multiple pre-seed, seed, and priced-equity round financings.

Education

Law School

University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude

Graduate School

University of Mississippi, M.Tax

Undergraduate School

University of Mississippi, B.Accy., summa cum laude

Bar Memberships

Wes is licensed to practice in the following state(s):

Tennessee

Recognition

Local & National Recognition

The Best Lawyers in America®, Corporate Compliance, 2023-2026; Corporate Governance, 2020-2026; Mergers and Acquisitions, 2020-2026; Securities / Capital Markets, 2023-2026

National Football Foundation and College Football Hall of Fame, Scholar-Athlete Award

SBC Cotton Bowl Classic, Scholar-Athlete Award

Professional Affiliations

Professional Affiliations & Memberships

American Bar Association Business Law Section

American Health Lawyers Association

Association for Corporate Growth

Nashville Healthcare Council

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