Drew Barnholtz

Drew Barnholtz

Attorney at Law

Beachwood
Ohio
Licensed in
OH, MO
Saint Louis University School of Law

"Excellent fund of knowledge, feedback and guidance."

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About
I am a U.S.-licensed attorney (Ohio) with over 20 years of experience serving as General Counsel, Compliance Officer, and Business Development Leader across healthcare, life sciences, financial services, technology, and professional services. As Managing Member of The Barnholtz Law Firm, I provide business-focused legal counsel to startups and established companies, including corporate structuring, capital raising, commercial contracting, employment law, intellectual property, compliance, and dispute resolution.

My background includes senior legal roles at Nike, Accenture, John Muir Health, Invacare, and PwC, where I led complex… read more transactions, regulatory compliance, and litigation strategy. Clients value my ability to align legal solutions with business goals, manage risk effectively, and deliver responsive, high-quality counsel tailored to both immediate needs and long-term growth.
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Representative Clients

Practice Areas

Main Areas of Focus
Commercial Contracts
Commercial Contracts
  • Affiliate Agreement
  • Business Consulting Agreement
  • Distribution Agreement
  • Equipment Lease
  • Licensing Agreement
  • Lien
  • Loan Agreement
  • Manufacturing Agreement
  • Marketing Agreement
  • Non-Disclosure Agreement (Commercial)
  • Privacy Policy
  • Profit Share Agreement
  • Publishing Agreement
  • Release of Liability
  • SaaS Agreement
  • Sales Agreement
  • Service Agreement
  • Terms of Service
  • User Agreement
  • Vendor Agreement
  • Other Commercial Contract Matter
Mergers & Acquisitions
Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Asset Purchase
  • Asset Purchase Agreement
  • Merger
  • Reverse Merger
  • Spin-offs
  • Stock Purchase
  • Other Mergers & Acquisitions Matter
Outside General Counsel
Outside General Counsel
  • Outside General Counsel
Other Practice Areas
Business Formation & Structure
Business Formation & Structure
  • Advisory Agreement
  • Business Formation Consults
  • Business Licenses & Industry Regulations
  • Buyout Agreement
  • Bylaws
  • Corporate Dissolution
  • Corporate Formation
  • Corporate Restructure
  • Delaware Incorporation
  • Founders Agreement
  • Franchise Agreement
  • Franchise Disclosure Document
  • Franchise Formation
  • Joint Venture Formation
  • LLC
  • Operating Agreement
  • Partnership Formation
  • Shareholder Agreement
  • Other Business Formation Matter
Debt & Bankruptcy
Debt & Bankruptcy
  • Bankruptcy
  • Debt Collection
  • Other Debt & Bankruptcy Matter
Labor & Employment
Labor & Employment
  • Benefits & Compensation
  • Contractor Agreement
  • Contractor Termination
  • Employee Handbook
  • Employee Stock Option Plan
  • Employee Termination
  • Employee Termination Consults
  • Employment Agreement
  • Employment Dispute Consults
  • Employment Policies & Procedures
  • Equity Compensation
  • Intellectual Property Assignment Agreement
  • Labor Litigation
  • Non-Compete Agreement
  • Non-Disclosure Agreement (Employment)
  • Severance Agreement
  • Worker's Compensation Claims
  • Workplace Harassment & Discrimination Claims
  • Other Labor & Employment Matter
Lawsuits & Disputes
Lawsuits & Disputes
  • Appellate Litigation
  • Breach of Contract
  • Cease & Desist Letter
  • Demand Letter
  • Mediation
  • Product Liability
  • Settlement Agreement
  • Other Lawsuits & Disputes Matter
Legal Research & Writing
Legal Research & Writing
  • Brief
  • Case Law Research
  • Letter of Intent
  • Memo
  • Other Legal Research & Writing Matter
Non-Profit
Non-Profit
  • 501(c) or 501(c)3 Compliance
  • Non-Profit Formation
  • Non-Profit Fundraising
  • Other Non-Profit Matter
Other Legal Services
Other Legal Services
  • General Advice
Real Estate
Real Estate
  • Buying & Selling Commercial Real Estate
  • Buying & Selling Residential Real Estate
  • Commercial Lease
  • Construction Contract
  • Home Owner Associations
  • Property Management Contract
  • Purchase & Sale Agreement (Commercial)
  • Real Estate Financing
  • Real Estate Foreclosure
  • Real Estate Investment Compliance
  • Real Estate LLC
  • Real Estate Litigation
  • Residential Lease
  • Tenant Dispute
  • Tenant Eviction
  • Zoning, Planning & Land Use
  • Other Real Estate Matter
Securities & Finance
Securities & Finance
  • Commercial Loan
  • Convertible Debt
  • Convertible Note
  • Equity Financing
  • Fund Formation
  • SAFE Document
  • SEC Documents
  • Securities Regulations
  • Seed Financing
  • Series Financing
  • Stock Purchase Agreement
  • Subscription Agreement
  • Term Sheet
  • Venture Debt
  • Other Securities & Finance Matter
Tax
Tax
  • Tax Audit
  • Tax Filings
  • Tax Lien
  • Tax Penalties
  • Tax Planning
  • Other Tax Matter

Client Reviews

5.0
Clear Communication
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out of 2 reviews
Clear Communication
Response Time
Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

"Excellent fund of knowledge, feedback and guidance."

Divorce Strategy Partner – JD-Level or Senior Attorney Needed
Non-UpCounsel Client
Clear Communication
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Knowledgeable
Meets Deadlines

"Delivered a comprehensive red lined draft of our fund documents, including LPA, PPM, appendices, and subscription materials. Counsel demonstrated strong knowledge of fund structuring, Regulation D compliance, and private placement requirements. Communication was clear and delivery was timely. I would recommend this attorney to others seeking experienced support with investment fund documentation."

Securities Lawyer Needed for Private Equity Fund Document Review & Compliance
Non-UpCounsel Client

Work History

Nike

Senior Counsel

Sep 2025 - Present

• Negotiates and drafts complex business process outsourcing agreements.
• Provides negotiation support for technology agreements aligning with operational objectives.

Sep 2025 - Present

Accenture - US

Senior Counsel

May 2024 - Present

• Manages commercial contracting for large outsourcing deals with Fortune 500 clients.
• Balances legal risk with commercial objectives in BPO agreements.

May 2024 - Present

The Barnholtz Law Firm, LLC

Managing Member

Apr 2016 - Present

• Provides business-focused legal counsel to clients in healthcare, biotech, e-commerce, and financial services.
• Serves as outside general counsel for emerging companies, advising on corporate structure, capital raising, and litigation matters.
• Leads complex transactions and negotiations across various sectors including healthcare and e-commerce.

Apr 2016 - Present

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