J. Darrel Barros

Darrel Barros is a corporate attorney and business advisor known for helping organizations navigate transactions, investments, and growth initiatives. His background combines legal knowledge with executive leadership experience, allowing him to understand both the legal and operational sides of a business. Clients turn to him for guidance on strategic decisions, business planning, and complex transactions in fast-moving environments. His ability to evaluate opportunities from multiple perspectives helps companies move forward with confidence while staying focused on their long-term goals.

Darrel earned a B.S. from Tufts University in 1983. He later earned an M.B.A. from Dartmouth Amos Tuck School of Business in 1992. He then received a J.D. from the University of Michigan School of Law in 1995. His educational background, combined with years of business and legal experience, provides a strong foundation for advising clients on a wide range of corporate matters.

Darrel has built a career that extends beyond traditional legal work. Earlier in his professional journey, he led an early-stage venture capital fund focused on communications and media companies with $250 million under management. In that role, he oversaw portfolio management activities, directed day-to-day operations, evaluated investment opportunities, developed investment strategies, and conducted financial and operational reviews. His experience working directly with investors, executives, and growing businesses provides valuable insight when advising companies at different stages of development.

Darrel regularly works with startups, emerging growth businesses, investors, and business leaders. He assists with strategic planning, operational improvement, performance measurement, technology utilization, and process development. His practical business experience helps him identify solutions that support efficiency, growth, and return on investment. He is also experienced in evaluating investment and partnership opportunities, making him a trusted resource for organizations pursuing expansion or new business ventures.

Darrel Barros brings together legal insight, financial knowledge, and executive leadership experience to help businesses address challenges and pursue opportunities. His work spans business transactions, investment-related matters, strategic growth initiatives, and operational planning, making him a valuable advisor for companies seeking practical and business-focused guidance.

Law Office Affiliations

• Shareholder, Shulman Rogers
• Member, State Bar of Michigan
• Member, Bar Association of the District of Columbia

Licensed Stat

• District of Columbia
• Michigan

Education

• University of Michigan School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Dartmouth Amos Tuck School of Business
  Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• Tufts University
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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