Denver Office Adds Seasoned M&A, Capital Markets, Global PE Counsel to Strengthen Firm's Corporate Services Practice

Denver, Colorado (September 22, 2026) – Adams & Reese has expanded its Corporate Services Practice Group with the addition of Joseph Bohling, a seasoned transactional attorney who joins the firm's Denver office as Counsel. Bohling advises publicly traded companies, private equity and venture capital-backed businesses, and closely held enterprises on strategies that drive growth and protect value.

"Joseph's addition strengthens our Denver office and elevates the sophisticated corporate services we provide to clients across the region and firmwide," said Gabe Pinilla, Partner in Charge of the Adams & Reese Denver office.

Bohling primarily focuses his practice on mergers and acquisitions, complex contract negotiation, leasing, and commercial advisory work across a range of industries, including automotive OEMs, industrial and heavy-equipment manufacturing, professional services, and healthcare. He has served as global general counsel for startup and private equity-backed high-tech organizations and has guided venture capital firms in structuring early-stage impact investments and regulatory matters. He also brings broad cross-border experience spanning Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, where he has advised on M&A transactions, business formation, capital deployment, and global expansion.

"Joseph’s deep transactional skill set, cross-border experience, and strategic advisory history with major global enterprises make him a wonderful addition to our firm,” said Andy Freeman, Partner & Corporate Services Practice Group Leader at Adams & Reese. “He brings a practical, business-first approach to legal counsel that our clients will benefit from immediately, and we’re thrilled to welcome him to the Corporate Services group."

Bohling has served as a key legal advisor and business strategist on large-scale, multi-jurisdictional, cross-border transactions for a major Fortune 500 heavy-equipment manufacturer. He has also provided legal strategy for automotive manufacturers pursuing multi-billion-dollar capital expansion programs and led the legal strategy and due diligence for the sale of a significant auto lending portfolio.

"Adams & Reese has the national footprint my clients need, with offices in markets that matter most to their businesses,” said Bohling. “That reach, combined with the firm's collaborative culture and commitment to sophisticated, client-focused legal work, made this the right fit for me and for the clients I serve."

Known for sound judgment and discretion, Bohling takes a results-driven approach that keeps clients focused on achieving their business goals. "Whether I'm advising a boardroom, a startup founder, or individual stakeholders, my focus is always on translating complex legal challenges into clear, actionable strategies that move businesses forward,” added Bohling.

Prior to joining Adams & Reese, Bohling founded JEBA, a strategic advisory firm that partners with global organizations on executive leadership, organizational transformation, and high-performance guidance through precision strategies and human-centric coaching. He also founded and currently serves as Chairman of NIL Guides, an organization empowering athletes and institutions to build competitive programs in the evolving NIL and revenue-sharing landscape. His work in the NIL space has included helping high school, state, and collegiate athletes and athletic organizations navigate a dynamic ecosystem involving generative AI, contract negotiation, business formation, tax and wealth planning, performance development, compliance, and family-office infrastructure.

Licensed to practice in Colorado, Bohling is an active member of both the Colorado Bar Association and the American Bar Association. He earned his J.D. from the University of Colorado Law School and his B.A. from Colorado State University. He also served on the board of directors of the CSU Alumni Association, including as president and past president from 2008 to 2017.

Joseph E. Bohling Counsel  Corporate  Denver  303.381.1565

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