David Rieveschl Joins Stone Pigman, Strengthens Corporate Law Practice

Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C. is pleased to announce that David C. Rieveschl has joined the firm's New Orleans office as Special Counsel. He will join the firm's renowned Corporate Law and Emerging Companies Practices.

Mr. Rieveschl concentrates his practice in the areas of corporate, mergers and acquisitions and securities law. He has significant experience structuring public and private sales of equity and debt instruments and advising clients on compliance with federal and state securities laws. He also regularly counsels established and emerging companies on issues affecting legal structure, intellectual property rights and venture capital financing, with particular focus on the technology, life sciences, natural resources and energy industries.

"I am excited to start the next chapter of my career with the esteemed lawyers at Stone Pigman," said David Rieveschl. "The firm's expertise and depth will benefit my clients, and its CornerStone Program will enable me to further develop our work with regional start-up and emerging companies."

Stone Pigman assists public and private companies and their owners with a wide variety of business activities, including financing, mergers and acquisitions, tax, corporate governance, securities compliance and intellectual property. The firm also works with entrepreneurs, startups and emerging companies through every legal stage of a company's life cycle, from formation to public offering.

"David's experience, intellect, communication skills and dedication to client service make him a natural fit for Stone Pigman," said Scott Whittaker, Chair of the firm's Corporate Practice. "He is an excellent lawyer and a great addition to the firm."

Mr. Rieveschl previously practiced at Baker Donelson in New Orleans and Troutman Sanders in Atlanta. He received his J.D. from Tulane University School of Law, his M.B.A. from Tulane University and his B.A. from Duke University. He has been recognized by Chambers USA, Best Lawyers in America and Louisiana Super Lawyers in the field of corporate law. He is currently the President and a Board Member of the Louisiana Chapter of the Association of Corporate Growth and is admitted to the practice of law in Louisiana, New York, Georgia and the District of Columbia.