Bob Mendes, Member of the Firm in the Health Care & Life Sciences practice, in the firm’s Nashville office, was featured in The Nashville Post and The Nashville Business Journal.
Following are excerpts:
The Nashville Post, “Bob Mendes Joins Epstein Becker Green Nashville Office,” by Nicolle S. Praino.
Former councilmember and mayoral aide Bob Mendes has joined the Nashville law office of Epstein Becker Green.
According to a release, Mendes' practice focuses on corporate reorganization and complex governance matters.
Mendes served as chief development officer for Mayor Freddie O'Connell's first two years in office, stepping down from the role in September. He was critical in East Bank negotiations as well as deals for the Rivergate Mall, Global Mall, Musicians Hall of Fame, Ascend Amphitheater, a new fire station at Dolly Parton’s downtown hotel and ongoing efforts to incentivize grocery stores in food deserts.
Prior to his appointment as a mayoral aide, Mendes served with the Metro Council for two terms as an at-large member.
In addition to his political efforts, Mendes has more than 20 years of legal experience as a business attorney. He represented clients in commercial transactions, corporate governance, restructurings and regulatory compliance.
“Bob’s rare 360-degree view of how policy, politics, and commerce intersect will be of direct importance to our clients facing complex financial and operational challenges,” Mark Lutes, chair of Epstein Becker Green’s board of directors, said in the release.
“His proven track record in crisis management and fiduciary oversight, combined with his deep understanding of public-private partnerships, strengthens our ability to guide clients through the most complex matters.”
Ryan Cochran, managing member of Epstein Becker Green’s Nashville office, gave credit to Mendes for balancing Nashville's budget "amid unprecedented challenges" and for his work as lead negotiator on the East Bank. …
The Nashville Business Journal’s Deal Dash, “Deal Dash: Former Metro Exec Bob Mendes Joins National Law Firm,” by Sophia Young.
Metro’s former chief dealmaker found a new gig. Bob Mendes, who stepped down as the city’s chief development officer in September, joined the Nashville office of national law firm Epstein Becker Green PC, according to a news release. Mendes joins as a member of the law firm where his practice will be focused on corporate reorganization and complicated governance matters across industries. Mendes served as Metro’s chief development officer for two years, joining when Mayor Freddie O’Connell took office.
In that role, he was the point person for a range of real estate and business negotiations involving the city — including The Fallon Co.’s and Tennessee Performing Arts Center's East Bank deals. His new role at Epstein Becker Green marks a return to the private sector for Mendes who previously practiced at Sherrard Roe Voigt & Harbison. “Bob has successfully litigated, legislated and been a dealmaker at the highest stakes in Nashville,” said Ryan Cochran, managing member of Epstein Becker Green’s Nashville office. “Our clients value lawyers who can help them navigate the intersection of law, politics and business, and Bob perfectly fits that value proposition.”
The Nashville Business Journal’s People on the Move in Nashville, “Bob Mendes, Hired at Epstein Becker Green.”
Epstein Becker Green announced that former Metro Chief Development Officer Bob Mendes has joined as a Member of the Firm in Nashville. Mendes brings over 30 years of experience in corporate reorganization, financial restructuring, and governance matters to the health care- and employment-focused firm. As a former senior mayoral advisor and two-term Metro Council Member-at-Large, Mendes led the planning and process that established the East Bank Development Authority for Metro Nashville.
Corporate Counsel Business Journal, “Bob Mendes Joins Epstein Becker Green in Nashville.”
According to the release, the New York City-based Epstein Becker Green is expanding its offices in health care markets to focus on adding lawyers focused on financial restructuring and corporate governance, such as in Nashville with Mendes's hiring.
