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Ryan Olson

Senior Attorney

Ryan M. Olson provides strategic legal counsel to clients across a wide range of general corporate, mergers and acquisitions, and business and commercial matters. He represents entrepreneurs, strategic corporate buyers and sellers, private equity companies and independent sponsors in middle-market mergers and acquisitions in a variety of industries and has experience advising clients at every stage of the business lifecycle.

Recognized for his client focus, business-minded approach, and strong work ethic, Ryan delivers legal guidance that is informed by practical strategic planning. He counsels clients on general business matters and serves as outside general counsel advising clients on company operations and corporate governance, corporate restructuring, formation, dissolution, shareholder agreements, operating agreements, equity compensation, consulting agreements, commercial contracts, and equity and asset purchase agreements.

Ryan advises companies, owners, entrepreneurs, investors, and management teams throughout the business lifecycle, from formation and growth through strategic transactions, liquidity events, and exits. He regularly assists clients with structuring, negotiating, and documenting mergers, acquisitions, dispositions, recapitalizations, and other complex business transactions, with an emphasis on practical, efficient, and business-focused deal execution.

Ryan also assists emerging companies with capital-raising transactions and represents venture capital investors in medical, aerospace, software development, technology, and biotechnology industries.

Education

J.D., Cum Laude, Michigan State University College of Law, East Lansing, Michigan, 2015
M.B.A., Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, 2015, Finance
B.A., Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, 2011, Economics with a Business Cognate

Recognitions

The Best Lawyers Ones To Watch In America 2022-2026, Mergers and Acquisitions Law

Michigan Rising Stars,  Business / Corporate Law 2017-2025

DBusiness Magazine “Top Lawyers” Mergers and Acquisitions Law 2019 and 2025

Memberships

State Bar of Michigan – Business Law Section

State Bar Licenses

Michigan