Milam Newby

Practice Areas

Milam Newby is the Managing Partner of the Austin office, where he advises on and leads transactions in an array of industries, including technology, financial services, manufacturing, life sciences, chemicals, transportation and energy. Milam is also Head of the firm’s Technology practice.

Over the last decade, Milam has developed a particular emphasis on representing investors and startups in private financing transactions. He advises venture capital firms and private equity funds of all sizes, from small, nascent funds to large investment pools managed by preeminent firms. Milam also guides emerging companies from early stage financing to lucrative exits through mergers and acquisitions or public offerings. His other transactional experience includes management buyouts, debt financing, joint ventures and strategic alliances, among other business transactional matters.

In addition to his transactional work, Milam advises clients such as Fortune 500 companies on day-to-day matters related to organization, capital structure, stock incentives, governance, litigation risk management, securities law compliance, and disclosure. He also enjoys the challenges of structuring unique transactions, such as helping the University of Texas forge a partnership with ESPN to create a new television station.

Milam takes a collaborative approach with all his clients, offering them comprehensive advice on the issues they face and working closely with them to achieve efficient, commercial solutions. He is proud of his ongoing relationships with clients and committed to being an integral part of their team as they pursue new avenues for success.

Career

Admitted to practice - New York; Texas

Personal

The University of Texas School of Law, J.D. with honors, 2003;

The University of Texas at Austin, B.A. with honors, 2000