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Jeffrey K. Lehrer

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Chair, Emerging Growth and Venture Capital

Member, US Executive Committee

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Jeff has been named a "Leader in Law" by Virginia Lawyers Weekly citing "clients from a wide range of industries hail him as 'a true business partner.'" This awards program recognizes lawyers across the commonwealth who are setting the standard for other lawyers in Virginia. "Leaders" are recognized for changing the law, serving the community, changing practice or improving Virginia's justice system, among other accomplishments.

In addition, Washington Smart CEO has recognized Jeff as a member of the Greater Washington Legal Elite, and he was recognized by Virginia Super Lawyers.

  • Chambers USA
    2021 - Band 1, Northern Virginia Corporate/M&A
    Chambers comments, "Jeffrey Lehrer is a highly respected practitioner with significant capability in M&A, securities and venture capital transactions." Clients say, "He is very helpful when handling acquisitions and, when needed, can point us in the right direction of someone in DLA who can provide us with the expertise and assistance needed to get things done."
    2014 - Band 3, Nationwide Investment Funds: Venture Capital
    Chambers comments, "Jeffrey Lehrer is praised as 'someone who understands the high growth business and the needs of a small business with no general counsel - someone who can act as general counsel at first and then reposition to support a general counsel.' He is experienced handling a wide range of transactional matters, including M&A and securities offerings."
    2013 - Band 3, Nationwide Investment Funds: Venture Capital
    2012-20 - Band 1, Northern Virginia Corporate/M&A
  • The Legal 500 United States
    2021 - Recommended, Venture Capital & Emerging Companies
    The Legal 500 comments, "… Jeffrey Lehrer chairs the team from Northern Virginia."
    2012-20 - Recommended, Venture Capital & Emerging Companies

Education

  • J.D., University of Virginia 1996
    Margaret G. Hyde Award
    Student Bar Association, President
  • B.A., Rutgers University 1993
    high honors

Civic and Charitable

  • Former Board Member, TIE, Washington
  • Former Board Member, Greater DC Cares
  • Rutgers University Board of Trustees, First-Ever Full Voting Student Member, 1991 – 1997

"He's the best venture capital lawyer I have ever worked with—he's efficient, provides high levels of client service and can handle the most complicated transactions," client quoted in Chambers USA

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  • Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Emerging Growth and Venture Capital
  • Corporate

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