Associate
Jefferson Serfass is a corporate associate in the Austin office of Latham & Watkins and a member of the firm’s Emerging Companies & Growth Practice, though he routinely advises on Mergers and Acquisitions and Securities Offerings as part of his broad day-to-day corporate practice.
Jeff advises public and private companies and their boards of directors, as well as the venture capital and private equity firms that invest in them, from incorporation to exit. He counsels clients operating in high-growth industries on a broad range of corporate transactions, including:
Jeff is also frequently sought out for advice on matters involving Texas corporate law. He has advised clients and colleagues on several high-profile Texas transactions, including matters relating to the launch of the Texas Stock Exchange, private and public company reincorporation transactions on behalf of prominent founders and serial entrepreneurs, as well as initial public offerings and capital raising transactions involving notable Texas companies. He also regularly counsels public and private companies in connection with various corporate matters and governance questions involving Texas law, including the decision to reincorporate to the state from another jurisdiction.
Jeff’s insight extends beyond his transactional work. He serves on the TBOC Drafting Committee of the State Bar of Texas, Business Law Section, where he regularly reviews and drafts amendments to the Texas Business Organizations Code — the statute governing all entities formed in the state. This combination of hands-on deal experience and direct involvement in shaping the legal framework gives Jeff, and our clients, a distinct edge in navigating the Texas corporate landscape.
Before joining Latham, Jeff graduated as the highest-ranking student in his class from Baylor Law School, where he also acted as Editor-in-Chief of the Baylor Law Review. After graduating, he served as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Joel M. Carson III on the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit.
Jeff’s experience includes representing:
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