My Why

What powers my practice

During my undergraduate studies and early work experiences, I became intrigued by the intersection of law and business. The law touches every aspect of society, and I was inspired to contribute to something with meaningful impact. The greatest sense of pride and fulfillment comes from seeing the accomplishment and gratitude of a business owner after successfully selling their company. I approach my work with a practical, level-headed mindset, always striving to be a steady advocate for my clients and a thoughtful mentor to younger attorneys. I’m truly committed to my clients and my firm, and I work every day to help both grow stronger.

Overview

Vince represents clients involved in sophisticated transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures, business planning and formation and equity and debt financing.

A diverse group of clients looks to Vince for creative solutions and practical strategies that will help them get their deals done. They include:

  • Buyers and sellers in acquisition and divestiture transactions
  • Private companies on general corporate governance issues
  • Financial institutions and borrowers in secured and unsecured credit transactions, acquisition financing, venture capital alliances, and reorganizations

Vince is also a member of the firm’s AI Center of Excellence and advises clients on various transactional-related issues related to artificial intelligence, such as negotiating vendor contracts and providing guidance on legal considerations for clients developing or implementing AI policies or solutions.

Experience

Solutions in action

Notable recent sell-side M&A representations include:

  • Represented a dairy-based flavorings supplier in the $453 million sale of its business to a global company.
  • Represented an information technology company on the $215 million sale of its business.
  • Represented a metal machinery and fabrication equipment company in the $150 million sale of its business to a competitor.
  • Represented an AI company in the $76 million sale of its business to an enterprise AI company.
  • Represented a door and millwork manufacturer in the $62 million sale of its business to a competitor.
  • Represented a life science business in the $50 million sale of one of its subsidiaries.
  • Represented a private automotive client in the $45 million sale of a business division.
  • Represented a metal fabricator and engineering services provider in the $44 million sale of its business.
  • Represented a vending distribution company in the $36 million sale to a national food service company.
  • Represented a metal fabricator in the $10 million sale of its business to a private equity fund.
  • Represented a fiberglass fabricator in its $9 million sale to a local private equity fund.

Notable recent buy-side M&A representations include:

  • Represented a global heavy equipment manufacturer in the $50 million acquisition of a manufacturer of forest machines and attachments.
  • Represented a freight company in the $140 million acquisition of two transportation companies.
  • Represented a global automotive and manufacturing service specialist in the $100 million acquisition of an automation controls solution provider and the $10 million acquisition of an electrical contractor.
  • Represented a global metal fabrication machine manufacturer in the $25 million acquisition of a manufacturer of metal cutting machines, parts and blades.
  • Represented a manufacturer of field maintenance equipment in the $11 million acquisition of a manufacturer of related products.
  • Represented a leading processor and distributor of metal bar products in the $4.5 million acquisition of a manufacturer of carbon and stainless-steel shafting.
  • Represented an industrial manufacturing holding company in the $3 million acquisition of a supplier of build-to-print manufacturing services.
  • Represented an industrial laundry service company in the $2 million acquisition of a commercial textile service provider.

Credentials

  • Marquette University Law School, Juris Doctor (J.D.), 2014, cum laude, 2014; Competitor – Ruby R. Vale Corporate Moot Court Competition
  • University of Wisconsin-Parkside, Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Finance, 2011, magna cum laude

  • Wisconsin

  • Best Lawyers®, Corporate Law, 2027
  • Up & Coming Lawyer, Wisconsin Law Journal, 2019
  • During law school, Vince was inducted into the Pro Bono Society in recognition of giving over 50 hours of service and the Alpha Sigma Nu Honor Society.

Engagement

  • Member, State Bar of Wisconsin
  • Real Estate Salesperson, Credential Number 71562-94, 2008

  • Volunteer Coach, KASL Youth Soccer and CYC Youth Baseball
  • Volunteer, Marquette Volunteer Legal Clinic
  • Volunteer, Marquette Legal Initiative for Nonprofit Corporations (M-LINC)
  • Volunteer Teacher, Junior Achievement