Samuel Berry
About Samuel Berry
Samuel Berry is the General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at Fortress Biotech, with a background in corporate law and extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions, licensing, and capital markets transactions.
General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at Fortress Biotech
Samuel Berry has been serving as the General Counsel and Corporate Secretary for Fortress Biotech since September 2018. In this role, he oversees the legal aspects of the company, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations. He joined Fortress Biotech's legal team in June 2016 and rapidly advanced to his current position. Berry also serves as internal counsel to most of the company's subsidiaries and partner companies, addressing a wide range of legal matters.
Legal Career at Mayer Brown LLP
Before joining Fortress Biotech, Samuel Berry worked as an associate attorney in the Corporate & Securities group at Mayer Brown LLP. His specialties included mergers and acquisitions, licensing, venture capital, and capital markets transactions. During his tenure at Mayer Brown, Berry honed his legal skills in complex corporate transactions, providing expertise that he continues to leverage in his current role.
Education at Georgetown University and The University of Michigan Law School
Samuel Berry earned his B.A., cum laude, from Georgetown University, laying a strong foundation for his legal career. He furthered his education by earning a J.D., cum laude, from The University of Michigan Law School. His academic background provided him with a robust understanding of the law, which he has effectively applied in his professional roles.
Role in Mergers and Acquisitions, Licensing, and Venture Capital
During his time at Mayer Brown LLP, Samuel Berry specialized in mergers and acquisitions, licensing, venture capital, and capital markets transactions. This experience involved intricate legal structures and complex negotiations, equipping him with the necessary skills to manage similar responsibilities in his current role at Fortress Biotech. Berry's expertise in these areas continues to benefit the company’s legal and strategic operations.