LOS ANGELES—Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP (JMBM) is pleased to announce the M&A Advisor has included JMBM partner David Ma as a winner of the 2019 Emerging Leaders Awards. Chosen from a pool of nominees by an independent judging panel of distinguished business leaders, Ma was included for his accomplishments and expertise.

"We are proud to have David Ma included on the M&A Advisor's list of Emerging Leaders, which recognizes professionals under the age of 40 who have achieved significant success in the M&A arena," said William F. Capps, chairman of JMBM's Corporate Department. "David is a skilled lawyer who contributes to the success of our clients, as well as to the future of our firm."

Ma serves as transactional advisor to a wide variety of public and private companies, institutional investors and entrepreneurs. From early stage to exit, he counsels clients on a range of business transactions including mergers, stock and asset acquisitions (buy-and-sell-side), fundraising (equity and debt), investments (minority and control), joint ventures, restructuring, and venture capital investments. He also acts as external general counsel to middle-market companies.

"I am honored to be included in the M&A Advisor's impressive list of emerging leaders," said Ma. "It is also an honor to assist our clients in achieving their business goals."