Jay also works extensively in the cannabis industry. He represents domestic and international cannabis companies in growth efforts and restructuring of assets, and he works closely with regional regulatory counsel in creating optimal strategies for equity owners, acquisitions and exit strategies. 

He is active in the Austin and San Antonio start up community, where, for example, he guided a medical device company in its formation, venture capital financing and sale to a publicly traded company for $75 million and assisted a venture backed medical device company in its $45 million sale to a publicly traded strategic buyer.

Prior to joining Waller, Jay served as a partner at Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP.