About Novak

Novak advises strategic and financial buyers and sellers in public and private M&A transactions, cross-border transactions, joint ventures and other complex transactions. Born in Montenegro and raised in Serbia, he moved to the US to play collegiate basketball, earning All-Academic team honors from his school’s conference, before pursuing a career in law. Novak’s sports and international backgrounds, including playing on the Serbian men’s national basketball team at the World University Games, give him a unique perspective that helps his clients achieve their goals.

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Admissions and credentials

  • California

Education

  • University of San Diego School of Law
    JD, cum laude, 2024
  • University of Utah
    MEd, Leadership and Policy, honor roll, 2020
  • Idaho State University
    BA, Psychology, 2018

Memberships and affiliations

  • American Bar Association (ABA)

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