James Bristol

James Bristol is an accomplished attorney specializing in ESOP, executive compensation, ERISA, and M&A, currently serving as a partner at Holland & Knight LLP since March 2023. With a prolific legal career, James has held various partner positions at Waller Lansden Dortch and Davis since 1996 and at Foster Pepper PLLC from 1993 to 1996. Previous experience includes associate roles at Hunton & Williams LLP and Johnson & Swanson. James received a Doctor of Law (JD) degree from Pepperdine Law, where studies were completed from 1984 to 1987.