Bruce Zivian helps investors and entrepreneurs bring cutting-edge technologies and services to market, leveraging more than three decades of experience in venture capital, private equity and M&A transactions. He advises clients across the investment life cycle, from early-stage funding to strategic growth equity and successful exits.
Bruce represents venture capital funds, private equity sponsors, strategic investors and high-net-worth individuals investing across industries, with a particular focus on information technology, life sciences and healthcare services. He executes deals ranging from $1 million to $1 billion in enterprise value, structuring transactions that align with his clients’ goals.
Bruce also guides emerging and established companies in the role of external counsel. In that capacity he advises on debt and equity financings, M&A transactions, governance matters, intellectual property licensing, commercial agreements and employment matters, helping businesses navigate growth, innovation and strategic exits.
A trusted adviser, Bruce seamlessly integrates legal strategy with business needs. Clients and colleagues value Bruce’s knowledge and judgment, as well as his ability to provide practical and effective legal counsel as a trusted adviser and client team member.
Credentials
Education
- University of Michigan Law School, J.D., 1984
- Stanford University, B.A., 1981, with honors and distinction
Bar Admissions
- Illinois
Court Admissions
- U.S District Court for the Northern District of Illinois