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About Ricardo
Biography
Ricardois the managing partner of the R. Bernard Law Group. His practice focuses on corporate and financial transactions with clients including small businesses to venture capital funds. Prior to starting the firm, Ricardo was an attorney in the New York office of Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP. He is a graduate of the University of Chicago Law School.
Ricardo graduated from Northwestern University with a degree in Political Science, with distinction and studied at Institut d'Études Politiques de Paris. Mr. Bernard received his J.D. from The University of Chicago. His native language is English and he is proficient in French.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Corporate and Incorporation
30%
18 years | 200 cases
Venture Capital
30%
18 years | 40 cases
Banking
20%
18 years | 100 cases
Contracts and Agreements
20%
18 years | 250 cases
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Licensed in New York for 17 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2008
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Location
Bernard Law Group
112 Charlton Street, 3N, New YOrk, NY, 10014
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Experience
Honors
2010
Pro Bono Award, Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Managing Partner, R. Bernard Law Group
2011 - 2011
Associate, Greenberg Traurig
2007 - 2011
Associate, Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton
Associations
2008 - Present
New York State Bar Association
Sample of Legal Cases
Equity Grant
Successful establishment of stock option plan
Incorporation and Fundraising
Successful fundraising of $450,000
Joint Venture
Successful establishment of joint venture company
Venture Capital Investment
Successful Fundraising
Fund Formation
Successful fundraising.
Education
2007
University of Chicago Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
2004
Northwestern University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2012
Sloan School of Management
Key Issues For Entrepreneurs to Consider
Publications
2013
Black Enterprise
Taking the Leap from Corporate Law to Private Practice
2013
Black Enterprise
Six Steps to Prepare for Venture Financing
2013
JD Supra
New Changes Under OHADA Security Law
2013
2013
Languages
French
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
What if lawyer will not give me a copy of my contingency contract that was originally signed?
07 Apr 2013
Q&A
In our labor contract, how do we write a ' grandfather clause '?
24 Mar 2013
Q&A
Live in NJ with NY based clients and plan on setting up LLC.
19 Mar 2013