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Jason A. Kise

Our work helps facilitate the world around us in an impactful way.

Contact: P /612.604.6399E /[email protected]

Education

Georgetown University Law Center, J.D., 2020

• CALI Award, Advanced Topics in Corporate Law: Management Misconduct

University of Minnesota, B.S., Psychology, with High Distinction, 2016

Bar Admissions

Minnesota, 2020

My Approach

For me, the psychology of law is endlessly fascinating. In law school, I was fortunate to participate in a unique curriculum that placed an emphasis on the disruptions to (and transformation of) our current legal system, with a focus on public policy, changing regulations, and understanding the law through the lens of other disciplines – in my case, philosophy and psychology. Through this modernized approach, I was encouraged to keep a keen focus on the bigger picture and to identify potential issues before they arise. I apply these lessons to every matter I touch, whether mergers and acquisitions, venture capital investments, securities offerings, or general corporate advisory matters, by thoughtfully reverse engineering my clients’ goals to align with their strategic objectives and leveraging my understanding of the law and the policies behind it to help my clients achieve success.

Prior to becoming an attorney, I spent time in the music industry. While not exactly “traditional,” this experience taught me the value of building relationships and in being your authentic self. Authenticity isn’t generally a term people associate with lawyers and the law, but it should be – the legal profession is all about service and supporting the endeavors of others. I’m here to serve my clients and to get the job done in the best possible way I know how.

Outside the office, I spend as much time as possible with my family (primarily my two small kids). We enjoy taking walks and enjoying our local Minneapolis neighborhood. I also still love music – making it and listening to it – and computer coding.

Practice Areas

Practicing Mergers & Acquisitions

My Experience

I represent buy- and sell-side clients in mergers and acquisitions, primarily ranging from $10 to $100 million and have significant experience leading due diligence reviews and drafting and negotiating purchase agreements, disclosure schedules and ancillary documents. In addition, I represent operating companies of all sizes on general corporate matters, including entity formations and structuring, advising on corporate governance matters, securities offerings and ongoing reporting, and drafting and negotiating a variety of commercial contracts.

Representative Matters

• Represented a small audio equipment company in its $10 million acquisition by an audio industry conglomerate, including: conducting due diligence, drafting disclosure schedules, negotiating the purchase agreement and serving as the primary client contact.
• Represented a mid-sized automotive supplies manufacturer in its $30 million buyout of all but one of the current owners, including: conducting due diligence, drafting consents, promissory notes and assignment agreements and managing client communications.
• Represented a healthcare technology startup in its $50 million acquisition by a private healthcare company, including: conducting due diligence, drafting disclosure schedules, supervising a junior associate and managing buyer’s counsel communications.
• Represented a large institutional nonprofit in its merger with a smaller specialized nonprofit, including conducting due diligence, drafting the merger agreement and supervising a junior associate.
• Represented a mid-sized international technology company in its formation of a U.S. subsidiary, including serving as the primary business development lead, drafting the formation and governance documents and providing ongoing outside general counsel.

Practicing Private Equity

My Experience

I represent investors and emerging companies across a wide range of industries in venture capital investments, primarily ranging from $5 to $50 million. I have experience drafting and negotiating investment documents, forming investment vehicle entities, and managing company and investor communications.

Representative Matters

• Represented leading North American manufacturer of outdoor lifestyle products in a $350M convertible notes offering, including drafting ancillary documents, preparing filings and coordinating the execution and compilation of final transaction documents.
• Represented a Fortune 100 healthcare company in its strategic $100 million venture capital investment in a financial technology supplier, including: conducting due diligence and summarizing the supplier’s existing investment documents for the client.
• Represented a multi-billion-dollar venture fund in its $15 million Series A investment in a healthcare technology startup, including: negotiating and drafting the startup company’s Series A investment documents and providing ongoing governance counseling.
• Represented a neurotech startup in a $20 million Series C investment by a small group of major investors, including: conducting due diligence, revising the startup company’s Series B investment documents and serving as the primary client contact.
• Represented a Fortune 500 engineering and manufacturing company in its $15 million establishment of a private company foundation, including: drafting the formation and governance documents, applying for tax-exemption, preparing board of directors’ trainings and drafting a shared services agreement.

Also experienced in

General Corporate

Securities & Corporate Finance

Honors & Awards

MSBA North Star Lawyer

Pro Bono Service, 2021-2023