Rick Jordan is a trusted advisor who delivers prompt business-oriented advice to his national client base.

Rick advises private equity, growth equity, venture capital, and other investment funds, as well as companies focused on an array of industries. Rick’s full-service team supports clients focused on biotech/life sciences, consumer goods, innovative technology, AI, Web3, fintech, healthcare, real estate, industrial products, energy, manufacturing, construction and hospitality. Rick serves as Co-Chair of Polsinelli’s Venture Capital practice.

Rick’s experience covers a broad spectrum of corporate and governance matters. On the transactional side, Rick and his team regularly handle early- and late-stage equity financings (representing investors and issuers), sponsor-led minority investments and control acquisitions/dispositions.

In addition to managing day-to-day governance, commercial, employment, intellectual property, tax and other work, Rick’s team also handles other complex matters, such as bolt-on acquisitions, corporate venture investments, joint ventures, restructurings and licensing deals. The team also structures innovative liquidity solutions for equity holders in later-stage growth companies.

Rick regularly serves both public and private companies and acts as outside general counsel for several prominent businesses.

Rick’s clients include:

• Private equity, growth equity, venture capital and other investment funds
• Family offices and independent sponsors
• Public and private companies (including portfolio companies)
• Boards of directors and board committees
• C-Suite management teams
• Investors (angel and later stage)
• High-growth potential businesses and entrepreneurs

A long-time Dallas native, Rick has a strong interest in supporting healthy/active lifestyle pursuits. He co-founded and is active in DFW CPG, a community for consumer products enthusiasts. Rick recently relocated his family to Park City, Utah where, among other things, he supports U.S. Ski & Snowboard and serves as a founding member on its NextGen Leadership Board.