UVA Law Professor, Economics alum, and Corporate Attorney, Pete Lyons, shared valuable insights during a recent Business Law Panel at Newcomb Hall. Pete unraveled the mystery of corporate lawyers' responsibilities, shedding light on areas like litigation, antitrust, and mergers and acquisitions. Attendees also gained career advice and learned about alternative paths to becoming a lawyer.
Pete D. Lyons, senior counsel at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, specializes in U.S. and cross-border mergers and acquisitions. With extensive experience as U.S. managing partner and global co-head of the corporate group, Pete's expertise is unmatched. He holds a BA in Economics from UVA and a JD from Georgetown.
Currently serving on the board of directors of American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc., Pete is deeply involved in the legal and corporate world. His contributions to the Tulane Corporate Law Institute and The M&A Lawyer's board of editors highlight his commitment to the legal community.