Philip M. Dodd is a transactional attorney who advises and represents public and private companies in mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and capital raising. Additionally, he advises clients on day-to-day legal and business matters, including corporate governance, commercial contracts, and entity formation. Prior to working at Ballard Spahr, Phil worked as an associate in the corporate department of an international law firm in San Diego.
Experience
Representative Matters
Represented Visible Supply Chain Management in a $838 million acquisition by integrated container logistics company A.P Moller-Maersk, the world's largest container shipping and vessel operator.
Professional Highlights
Judicial Externships
Magistrate Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California, Summer 2016
Recognition & Accomplishments
Earned the highest score on the February 2020 Arizona Bar
Publications
"Tesoro: Potential for Great Growth Not Worth the Risk," SeekingAlpha.com, May 2014
Credentials
Education
University of San Diego School of Law (J.D., magna cum laude, 2018)
Order of the Coif
Staff Member, San Diego Law Review
Fresno Pacific University (B.A., Business Administration – Finance, magna cum laude, 2014)
Admissions
Arizona
California