Bernard Lam
About Bernard Lam
Bernard Lam is an Associate General Counsel at Carta, with a background in mergers and acquisitions. He has held legal positions at notable companies such as Apple and Weil Gotshal and Manges, and he holds degrees from Northwestern University and the University of California, Berkeley.
Work at Carta
Bernard Lam has been serving as Associate General Counsel at Carta since 2021. In this role, he provides legal guidance and support for various corporate matters. His expertise in mergers and acquisitions, along with his extensive legal background, contributes to Carta's strategic initiatives and compliance efforts.
Previous Experience at Apple
Bernard Lam worked at Apple in two capacities. He served as Legal Counsel for Mergers and Acquisitions from 2017 to 2020, where he focused on legal aspects of corporate transactions. He then advanced to the role of Senior Legal Counsel for Mergers, Acquisitions, and Investments from 2020 to 2021, further enhancing his experience in high-stakes legal negotiations.
Legal Career at Weil Gotshal and Manges
Lam began his legal career at Weil Gotshal and Manges, where he worked as an Associate in the Private Equity and Mergers and Acquisitions practice from 2012 to 2017. He initially joined the firm as a Summer Associate in 2009. His tenure at Weil Gotshal provided him with a solid foundation in complex legal transactions.
Educational Background
Bernard Lam holds a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law, which he obtained from 2007 to 2010. He also earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management during the same period. Prior to that, he completed his Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Economics and Legal Studies, with a minor in Business Administration, at the University of California, Berkeley from 1998 to 2002.
Additional Professional Experience
Before his legal career, Lam worked at Pacific Gas and Electric as Team Lead for Regulatory Relations from 2002 to 2007. He also held a position as a Due Diligence Committee Member at Beyond Capital Fund from 2011 to 2012. Additionally, he gained experience as a Digital Distribution Legal Affairs Summer Intern at Warner Bros. in 2008.