Admissions
Texas, 2020
Education
Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law, J.D., 2020
Southern Methodist University, University Park, Texas, B.A., 2017
- Major: Real Estate Finance
- Honors: BBA Scholar with Distinction and Hillcrest Award for Outstanding Community Service
Overview
Alex Atwood provides strategic counsel on venture capital transactions and complex corporate matters. Representing both investment funds and emerging companies, Alex steers clients through every critical milestone—from initial formation and equity structuring to high-stakes acquisitions and exits.
With a background rooted in venture capital and experience at a large national law firm, Alex brings a sophisticated understanding of deal mechanics, particularly within the dental and healthcare M&A sectors. His expertise extends beyond the term sheet; he skillfully manages the intricate intersections of regulatory compliance, real estate, and employment law that define successful ownership transitions.
A dedicated, solution-oriented advisor, Alex prioritizes a deep understanding of the business and personal factors driving each deal. By aligning legal strategy with his clients’ commercial goals, he ensures that every transaction is not only efficient but positioned for long-term growth.
CAPABILITIES, SUCCESSES, AND ASSIGNMENTS
- Advises companies from formation on, including anything from establishing a shareholder agreement, creating classes of equity, negotiating commercial agreements and executive employment agreements, to leading acquisitions or sales.
- Represented a large health care company in its sale for $65 million.
- Guided a new FinTech company from formation into a multi-national operation.
- Aided investment groups in dozens of acquisitions, whether in the start-up or medical space.
- Assists clients across many industries in establishing, governing, and growing their businesses.

