Amit is a go-to transactional lawyer leading venture capital, private equity, and technology transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and joint ventures. He has more than two decades of experience handling sophisticated business transactions and frequently serves as outside general counsel to life sciences and technology companies.
Based in San Diego, Amit has a broad client base that spans companies and investors in a variety of industries, including software, hardware, communications, artificial intelligence and networking, internet-based technology, manufacturing and distribution, biotechnology, diagnostics, and medical devices. Deploying his extensive knowledge of his clients' businesses and industries, he provides pragmatic legal counsel that advances their business goals. Experience overseeing hundreds of complex transactions, particularly for IP-centric companies, informs his guidance on a diverse range of sophisticated corporate matters.
In addition to his practice, Amit frequently speaks and writes on issues involving start-ups, venture capital, and M&A. In 2025, Amit was recognized by Best Lawyers in America for his expertise in mergers and acquisitions law and venture capital law.
Prior to joining Mintz, Amit led the West Coast Corporate Practice of a global law firm. He earned an LLM from the New York University School of Law, a JD from UC Law San Francisco (formerly UC Hastings), and a BS, cum laude from San Jose State University.