Overview
Bara Ahmad brings a deal-first, business-minded approach to corporate and commercial law. She works with business owners, executives, and corporate leadership teams seeking practical counsel on commercial transactions, contracts, and business risk, helping clients make informed decisions, manage risk, and address challenges efficiently by grounding her advice in both business realities and legal strategy.
Experience
Bara’s practice centers on corporate and commercial law, including entity formation, corporate governance, contract negotiation, transactional support, and risk management. She provides ongoing corporate counsel governance, compliance, and day-to-day legal matters. She negotiates and drafts commercial agreements, advises on mergers, acquisitions, and corporate restructuring, and counsels clients on secured transactions, creditor rights, and vendor and supplier arrangements. Her background also spans litigation and bankruptcy, from managing disputes and depositions in federal and state courts to leading due diligence on complex, high-value transactions. As former general counsel to a private company, she advised executive leadership on commercial risk and dispute resolution, helping clients move forward with clarity and guard against problems before they escalate.
Education & Affiliations
- Education: Emory University School of Law, J.D., 2021
- Undergraduate: Georgia State University, Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, summa cum laude, 2017
- Professional Memberships:
- State Bar of Georgia (Admitted 2021)
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia (Admitted 2021)
- District of Columbia Bar (Admitted 2023)
State(s) of Practice
- Georgia
- District of Columbia
Legal services in Arizona are provided by Aprio Legal, LLC. Legal services outside of Arizona are provided by Aprio Legal Americas, P.C.