Andrejs Bunkse
Growth strategist. Connector. Trusted legal counsel. With a proven track record of guiding companies through exponential growth and make-or-break challenges, Andrejs Bunkse is a sought-after advisor for a wide range of companies in highly regulated industries. From healthcare, public safety, and cannabis to high-tech, gaming, and beyond, he plays key roles as a general counsel, senior strategist, and board member.
Andrejs provides concierge legal counsel for emerging businesses ranging from $5M to $100M in revenue. He thrives in helping growth-minded executives and entrepreneurs break barriers and achieve expansion goals. Andrejs builds bridges where others see roadblocks and navigate legal landmines when others can’t see a clear path forward. From the trenches to the board room, his breadth of experience has become invaluable for businesses that need an edge or diplomatic resolution.
Andrejs is trusted to guide companies with business restructuring, M&A, IPOs, IP management, government affairs, regulatory events, product licensing, capital raising, and other growth-oriented matters. He thrives on connecting like-minded groups and building fruitful relationships domestically and abroad. A skilled negotiator and mediator, Andrejs serves as the calm port in a storm, unafraid of tackling the most complex challenges and identifying equitable solutions.
Andrejs manages the firm’s California practice. He also serves on the board of Sun Valley Health, offering alternative immersive therapy based in Phoenix. He is also counsel, board member, or advisor for high-tech, healthcare, and cannabis companies in numerous states, Canada, and Australia.
Previously, Andrejs served as General Counsel, Corporate Secretary, and Vice President of Government Affairs for Redflex Traffic Systems, Inc., which was the world leader in traffic camera enforcement systems (ASX: RDF). He also sat on the Board of Directors for Redflex's Canadian Subsidiary.
Prior to Redflex, he served as General Counsel, Corporate Secretary, and Vice President of Government Affairs for GameTech International Inc., at the time the leading provider of electronic bingo systems in North America. While at GameTech, Andrejs guided the company through its NASDAQ listing as well as a series of high-profile acquisitions.
Andrejs earned his Juris Doctorate from Santa Clara University School of Law in California and a Bachelor of Arts from Syracuse University. He is an active member of the California State Bar. He previously served on the Board of Directors for the Arizona Chamber of Commerce and the Arizona Manufacturer's Council.