Title: Of Counsel
Firm: Ballard Spahr LLP
Age: 36
Tyler has worked skillfully and volunteered extensively both in out of his job, offering legal services to the world of municipal finance, colleagues say.
In his role as Of Counsel at Ballard Spahr LLP he has served as bond counsel, underwriter's counsel, issuer's counsel, and borrower's counsel for a wide range of transactions totaling more than $10 billion.
Tyler has done extensive pro bono work. In 2019, the Arizona Foundation for Legal Services & Education named him one of the top 50 pro bono attorneys in the state.
"Tyler's sophisticated understanding of a range of public finance matters has already made him an invaluable resource to our clients," said Valerie Allen, a Ballard Spahr partner. "Furthermore, he leads by example, fosters a collegial environment, and represents the very best that our legal profession has to offer."
Tyler started at Ballard as an intern in 2012 and was hired in 2013.
"Tyler is very thorough, proactive, and has always completed high quality work in a timely fashion," said Piper Sandler & Co. Managing Director William Davis. "Tyler is also very personable and interacts very well with issuer clients, attorneys, and bankers."
"I've always found public finance very intellectually engaging. The business and regulatory landscapes are constantly shifting, so there's always something new to learn," Tyler said. "It's also been very rewarding being a part of projects in my own state and seeing the tangible results of our work on a regular basis."
In his spare time Tyler likes to snowboard and play golf.
