Al Bright, Jr.

Al Bright, Jr. advises public and private companies on corporate law, mergers, acquisitions, capital markets, governance, and commercial transactions. He works as a trusted outside general counsel for businesses that need practical legal support tied to business goals. His clients include life sciences, healthcare, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, medical device, manufacturing, distribution, and emerging companies. His guidance helps leaders structure deals, raise capital, manage risk, and complete transactions with confidence and purpose.

Bright earned his J.D. from the University of Tennessee College of Law and his B.B.A. from the University of Memphis. His education supports work involving corporate strategy, finance, contracts, securities, and business operations. He applies that background to explain transaction structures, governance duties, capital raising steps, and negotiation risks. His training helps clients understand legal and financial issues before making decisions that affect growth, ownership, investment, and long-term planning.

Bright has handled mergers and acquisitions ranging from $5 million to $1.2 billion, along with securities offerings, cross-border transactions, and commercial agreements. He leads teams in negotiations involving licensing, development collaborations, supply agreements, distribution contracts, and sales arrangements. His prior in-house counsel experience with a medical technology company gives him practical insight into business operations.

Al Bright, Jr. is admitted in Tennessee and remains active in legal, business, and civic organizations. His memberships include bar associations, health law groups, leadership programs, and board service connected to banking, economic development, education, and community needs. Through corporate counseling, transaction support, governance advice, and commercial negotiations, he helps companies address complex challenges, protect business interests, and pursue growth.

Law Office Affiliations

• Member, Bass, Berry & Sims PLC
• Member, Tennessee Bar Association
• Member, Memphis Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Association, Health Law Section
• Member, American Health Law Association
• Fellow, Leadership Council on Legal Diversity 2015

Licensed State

• Tennessee

Education

• University of Tennessee College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Memphis
  Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

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