Minnesota law firm Hellmuth & Johnson added Alec C. Sherod to the firm as a partner. His practice includes mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance and private equity.

Sherod most recently was at Briggs and Morgan. He began his practice at a New York City law firm and later served as general counsel of a private equity group in Colorado.

Sherod has experience successfully representing both public and privately held companies across many industries. Sherod also represents clients in financing transactions, including advising issuers and investors in securities law compliance, handling acquisition financing for lenders, borrowers and investors and representing clients in private placements of equity and debt.

“We are thrilled to have Alec join Hellmuth & Johnson,” said Chad A. Johnson, the firm’s managing partner. “Alec’s experience as an accountant, in-house general counsel and lawyer in private practice allows him to quickly understand a client’s business and unlock value by making smart recommendations that are both creative and sound.”