Todd J Rolapp

Todd Rolapp is Managing Partner of Bass, Berry & Sims and chairs the firm’s Executive Committee. He leads the strategic priorities of the firm, including performance, growth, client service, diversity and pro bono initiatives.

Prior to his election as Managing Partner in 2013, Todd served as Chair of the Corporate & Securities Practice Group and the Executive Compensation Practice Group where he advised public companies on a wide range of matters, including mergers and acquisitions, securities offerings, corporate governance and SEC reporting. Todd continues to represent a small number of international corporate clients in U.S. merger and acquisition transactions.

Joined Bass, Berry & Sims in 1996.

Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce — Board of Directors (former member); Former General Counsel, Board

Moving Forward — Former Chairman

Nashville Chamber of Commerce Partnership 2020 — Economic Development Committee, Former Chair

Leadership Nashville Class of 2016-2017

JD, Duke University School of Law (1994)

BA, Brigham Young University (1991)

Corporate/M&A, Eminent Practitioner (2014-2026); Corporate/M&A (2005-2013)

Chambers USA

Nashville "Lawyer of the Year": Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2023); Securities/Capital Markets Law (2023); Corporate Governance Law (2022); Corporate Compliance Law (2021)

Best Lawyers®

Corporate Compliance Law; Corporate Governance Law; Corporate Law; Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law; Mergers and Acquisitions Law; Private Funds/Hedge Funds Law; Securities/Capital Markets Law; Securities Regulation (2006-2025)

The Best Lawyers in America©

“In Charge” — Legal Sector (2013-2025)

Nashville Post

Managing Partner of the Year, Finalist (2025)

ALM Southeastern Legal Awards