Sandra Griffin

Sandra Lee Griffen retired from the practice of law in May, 2024. Sandys principal area of practice was corporate finance and securities law. She has represented clients in connection with mergers and acquisitions, private offerings of debt and equity securities, business separations, technology licensing and outsourcing transactions, private equity investments, venture capital financings, employee incentive plans, and general corporate matters including entity formation, reorganizations and ongoing business counseling. Education and Background Admitted to bar, 2002, Texas Stanford Law School (J. D., 2002); Articles Editor, Stanford Journal of Law, Business & Finance Rice University (B. A., magna cum laude, 1999) Phi Beta Kappa Associate, Vinson & Elkins L. L. P., Houston, Texas (2002-2005); Associate and Shareholder, Graves Dougherty Hearon & Moody, P. C., Austin, Texas (2005-2014) Representative Experience Counseling companies in connection with formation, governance matters and ongoing operations Representing entities of various sizes in connection with mergers and acquisitions Representing companies in connection with corporate finance matters, including private equity and venture capital transactions Assisting companies with structural reorganizations Representing shareholders in business separations Counseling companies in connection with employment matters Representing technology companies in connection with outsourcing negotiations Representing non-profit entities in applying for and receiving recognition as entities exempt from taxation Representing start-up and software companies in connection with licensing matters Professional Affiliations American Bar Association Texas State Bar Association Austin Bar Association Community Horizons at Trinity, Board Member St. Stephens Episcopal School, Annual Fund Class Co-Captain SAFE Alliance, Board Committee Member and former Board Member Austin Childrens Shelter, former Chair, Board of Directors Huston-Tillotson University, former Trustee