James Lightman

James A. Lightman is a seasoned attorney and trusted advisor with decades of experience guiding public and private companies through complex strategic, regulatory, and transactional matters. He has served as General Counsel for global leaders in the health care and medical device industries, where he played key roles in transformative events such as IPOs, M&A transactions totaling over $10 billion, and high-stakes litigation and regulatory proceedings.

James has a proven record of building high-performing global legal teams and partnering with leadership to navigate mission-critical challenges. His experience spans corporate governance, securities law, intellectual property, litigation, commercial transactions, compliance, and product liability. He is also experienced in corporate finance, having led multiple debt and equity offerings and secured significant insurance recoveries.

Earlier in his career, James held senior legal and operational roles at Bausch + Lomb, IntraLase, Eyeonics, and Amicore, among others, and began his legal career in private practice. He earned his J.D., cum laude, from Boston University School of Law and holds a B.S., magna cum laude, from Boston University School of Management.