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Michael Best is pleased to announce that Lee Potts has joined the firm’s Austin office as a Partner in the Corporate practice. Potts brings more than two decades of experience advising clients on mergers and acquisitions as well as a broad range of corporate and securities matters, including private equity and fundraising transactions, debt financings, lending transactions, and complex commercial agreements.&nbsp;

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“We're thrilled to welcome Lee to the firm’s Corporate practice,” said&nbsp;Jason Thompson,&nbsp;Partner&nbsp;and&nbsp;Transactional&nbsp;Practice Group Chair&nbsp;at Michael Best.&nbsp;“His depth of experience in corporate and transactional matters, combined with his practical, business-focused approach, makes him a strong addition to our team and a valuable resource for our clients.”&nbsp;

Potts regularly&nbsp;counsels&nbsp;startups and closely held businesses and serves as outside general counsel, supporting clients through growth, transactions, and day-to-day business operations. His practice includes structuring and negotiating M&amp;A transactions,&nbsp;advising on&nbsp;capital raises, supporting&nbsp;lending&nbsp;and financing arrangements, and drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.&nbsp;

“We’re seeing strong demand in Texas for sophisticated corporate&nbsp;counsel&nbsp;and Lee is one of the best,”&nbsp;said&nbsp;Aaron Barker, Managing Partner of Michael Best’s Austin office.&nbsp;“Lee brings the exact skill set our clients are looking for as they navigate&nbsp;rapid&nbsp;growth, capital raises, and strategic transactions. His addition reinforces our long‑term investment in Austin and our commitment to expanding our&nbsp;transaction&nbsp;capabilities&nbsp;in Texas and nationwide.”&nbsp;

Prior to joining Michael Best, Potts co-founded a boutique law firm and spent more than a decade at a national practice, where he advised clients on corporate, transactional, and securities matters. He earned his J.D. from The University of Texas School of Law and holds a Bachelor of Business Administration and&nbsp;Master’s in Professional Accounting&nbsp;from The University of Texas at Austin.&nbsp;

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Michael Best Welcomes Lee Potts as Partner in Corporate Practice

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