M&A
Representation of a professional services business in its $35M+ asset sale to a PE-backed multinational buyer, including equity rollover and a structured earnout.
Attorney
Tessa A. Doyle
Employment Law, Business Law, Mergers & Acquisitions, Commercial Lending & Finance
- Indianapolis
- 317.777.7926
- tessa.doyle@gutweinlaw.com
About
In her role as an attorney at Gutwein Law, Tessa works across the employment law practice area, using her skills to navigate all aspects of the complex relationship between employers and employees to ensure a fair, safe, and respectful workplace.
She participates in contract drafting and review for employment law documents, such as employee handbooks, employment agreements, and non-compete agreements, and represents employers in administrative investigations and claims. She also works in the business law practice areas including general corporate and mergers and acquisitions.
Prior to joining the firm full-time, Tessa spent a Summer as a Summer Associate at Gutwein Law where she developed a fondness for the firm’s clients, work, culture, and people. She also interned with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) in the Office of General Counsel. During her time with the EEOC, Tessa was committed to enforcing federal laws to prevent and resolve workplace discrimination claims. Her time with the EEOC and Gutwein Law has given her experience working with both employees and employers, giving her a wholistic understanding of both sides of a claim.
She enjoys spending time her family, traveling, hiking, reading, and watching and playing sports.
Education
- Indiana University Maurer School of Law – J.D., 2022
- Purdue University Northwest – B.S. Finance, 2019, summa cum laude
Admissions
- Indiana
Community
- Executive Committee, Indianapolis Bar Association Labor and Employment
- Member, Indianapolis Bar Association Young Lawyers Division
Areas of Focus
Successes
M&A
Representation of a professional services business in its $15M+ asset sale to a private equity-backed strategic buyer, including equity rollover and earnout structuring.
Employment Law
Participated in OSHA investigation after workplace accident and reduced level of citations and damages by 40% through formal discussion and negotiation with OSHA area director.
Employment Law
Received complete dismissal of EEOC charge for disability discrimination after submission of position statement.
Employment Law
Prepared executive employment agreement for CEO for a defined term with ability to terminate for-cause.
Employment Law
Advised on complex termination, discipline, and leave of absence issues and prepared employee separation and release of claims agreements to waive claims and reduce liability risk.
Employment Law
Created employee handbook with multiple state addenda and restrictive covenants agreements with necessary state disclosures as exhibits for service company operating in multiple states with remote sales employees.