Joseph Bernardi is counsel in Goodwin Procter’s Private Equity and M&A / Corporate Governance Groups. Mr. Bernardi has been recognized as a “Massachusetts Rising Star” by Super Lawyers for his work advising private equity firms and public and private companies in a range of strategic business transactions. He has particular experience in mergers and acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, growth equity investments, distressed acquisitions and recapitalizations. In addition, Mr. Bernardi works with clients on a range of corporate, employment, securities law and governance issues.