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Mr. Mitchell is a partner in the Firm’s Corporate Group. He focuses his practice on corporate transactions and working with emerging and established businesses to provide strategic, growth-oriented legal advice, with practical in-house experience and public sector awareness. He has served as lead counsel on numerous venture capital financings, private equity raises, mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, strategic alliances, and complex limited liability operating agreements. Mr. Mitchell served on the staff of Governor Gerald L. Baliles, focusing on economic development issues and has served as a key political advisor to many Virginia elected officials including former Governor Mark R. Warner. He has also served as a director and advisor for numerous business and civic entities, including several privately held companies. Governor Warner appointed him to the Virginia State Board for Community Colleges. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Blacksburg Country Club and the Virginia Public Safety Foundation. Legal Experience LeClairRyan, Blacksburg, Virginia, May 2004 Present Flippin, Densmore, Morse & Jessee, Blacksburg, Virginia, 2002-2004 LeClairRyan, Richmond, Virginia, 1997-2002 Mark Warner for Senate, Alexandria, Virginia, December 1995 January 1997 MRW Enterprises, Inc., Richmond, Virginia, February 1995 December 1995 Hazel & Thomas, P.C., Richmond, Vriginia, 1992 - February 1995 Education University of Richmond T.C. Williams School of Law, J.D., 1992, cum laude Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, B.S., Accounting, 1986 Extended Information Representative Matters Represented wireless tower company in securing over $25,000,000 in financing through a variety of equity raises, debt financings, and a joint venture. Represented multiple small businesses in the sale or purchase of a business Represented nanotechnology enterprise in securing angel financing Represented many clients in the negotiation and completion of strategic relationships Speaking Engagements The Top Ten Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make, American Bar Association Meeting IP Reps and Warranties in Transaction, American Bar Association Meeting Published Works Former Editor-in-Chief, University of Richmond Law Review Professional Memberships Virginia Society of CPAs Virginia Economic Bridge: Chairman ew Century Technology Council: Member, Board of Directors American Bar Association: Small Business Committee of the Business Law Section Fraternity/Sorority Memberships Sigma Chi Admissions Virginia Place of Birth Tazewell, Virginia . | 