MINNEAPOLIS (August 13, 2007) – The law firm of Dorsey & Whitney LLP announced today that Jeffrey Saunders has joined the firm's Minneapolis office as a partner in the Corporate group. Saunders will focus on corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, and health care law, with a particular emphasis on emerging companies. He is widely recognized in Minnesota’s innovation and venture capital community, and is a frequent speaker on the lecture circuit.
Saunders, previously a partner with Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P., has extensive experience across the spectrum of the health care supply chain, from medical device and pharmaceutical manufacturers, to health care technology and service providers. In collaboration with Dorsey partner Mark Kinney, he helped pioneer the development of consumer-driven products and services, such as health reimbursement accounts and health savings accounts, in the health care benefits area.
Saunders has also been extensively involved in the information technology industry, representing a wide variety of software, hardware and telecommunications companies on matters like private and public equity offerings, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, technology development and licensing agreements, corporate governance and regulatory compliance.
Ken Cutler, who heads Dorsey’s firm-wide Corporate practice, said: "Jeff is a very capable lawyer with a well-earned reputation in the emerging companies and health care arenas. He is an excellent addition to Dorsey's already strong Emerging Companies, M&A and Health Law practices. Jeff’s broad experience in securities, M&A and corporate finance law, together with his focus on health and information technology matters, strengthens Dorsey’s leading Corporate practice here in Minneapolis. Jeff’s addition reflects Dorsey’s commitment to attract excellent practitioners as we continue to expand our ability to bring high-quality legal services to clients.”
Saunders received his J.D. (cum laude) from the University of Minnesota Law School, and his B.A. (cum laude) from Gustavus Adolphus College.