Team

M. James Faison
Partner
Corporate/Securities

James is a graduate of Harvard University and the University of Virginia School of Law. After law school, he began his legal career as a corporate attorney at White & Case LLP, where he advised on high-value international finance and M&A transactions. He later left “Big Law” to launch Milton’s Local, a venture-backed sustainable meat company that grew to secure distribution in major retailers nationwide.

James’ practice focuses on Business and Securities law, providing strategic counsel to asset managers, private equity firms, and emerging growth companies. He has extensive experience in venture financings, fund formations, M&A, and corporate governance. His unique background as both an entrepreneur and legal advisor allows him to provide clients with business-minded solutions to complex legal challenges.

James is actively involved in economic development initiatives and serves as a board member and mentor for various organizations supporting entrepreneurship. He is admitted to practice in Maryland, New York, and Florida and speaks both English and Spanish.

Lauren Handel
FDA Regulatory/Trademark
Of Counsel
  • McDermott, Will & Emery
  • University of Arkansas School of Law, L.L.M
  • Georgetown University Law Center, J.D
  • University of Maryland, College Park, B.A
  • FDA Regulatory/Trademark
Scott Polsky
Tax Law
Of Counsel
  • Offit Kurman, P.A
  • New York University
    School of Law, L.L.M
  • The Catholic University of America
    Columbus School of Law, J.D
  • Cornell University, B.A
  • Tax Law
  • M&A
  • Corporate
Amit Patel
Corporate
Of Counsel
  • Sullivan & Cromwell, LLP
  • Carter & English, LLP
  • University of Miami School of Law, J.D
  • Emory University, B.A
  • Labor & Employment
  • Corporate
  • M&A
  • Finance