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    Lise Dunning

    Associate


    • Rochester
    • Office+1 585.263.1181
    • ldunning@nixonpeabody.com
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    Introduction

    Lise Dunning is an associate in Nixon Peabody’s Corporate Transactions practice group. Lise focuses her practice on advising clients on general corporate matters, mergers, and acquisitions, and guiding emerging companies from formation to exit.

    Practice Areas

    Corporate & FinanceMergers, Acquisitions, and Corporate Transactions Emerging Companies

    /My focus

    I represent both public and private companies in a variety of matters, including financings, mergers and acquisitions, and strategic alliances. I am particularly experienced in guiding growth-stage companies through equity financings and day-to-day corporate governance matters.

    In the venture sector, I represent emerging and high-growth companies and the venture capital and debt investors that fund them through every stage of the investment lifecycle. My experience includes drafting term sheets, financing agreements, disclosure schedules, and corporate governance documents for venture capital and debt transactions that align with the parties’ terms. Additionally, I prepare and review nondisclosure, confidentiality, employment, and independent contractor agreements that safeguard clients’ proprietary information and workforce interests while advancing their broader financing objectives.

    /Looking ahead

    Uncertainty around AI adoption and geopolitical complexity are among the key factors driving the importance of corporate governance this year. I look forward to helping clients meet stakeholder expectations and remain ahead of the curve.

    /Admitted to practice

    New York

    /Education

    Brooklyn Law School, J.D.
    Southern New Hampshire University, M.B.A.
    Richmond American International University, B.A.

    /Professional activities

    • Cambridge – Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of other Languages (CELTA)
    • Immigrant Concerns Institute of the New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC) – Immigration Law Training

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