TEMPE, Arizona — September 11, 2026
Executive Summary
Menlo Business Brokerage has appointed Emily Stubbs as a business advisor, expanding its support for sellers across ABA practices, professional services, medical practices and other businesses. Stubbs brings experience spanning business acquisitions, corporate and employment law, commercial litigation, in-house C-suite management, and transaction advisory work. Her role will include guiding business owners from valuation through closing, with an emphasis on transaction structure, legal considerations, risk mitigation and execution.
Announcement Overview
Emily Stubbs has joined Menlo Business Brokerage as a business advisor, bringing a combination of transactional, legal and management experience to the firm’s advisory team. Her background includes sell-side and buy-side due diligence, transaction-document drafting and negotiation, and deal execution across healthcare, education, retail, services and real estate. At Menlo, Stubbs will work directly with business owners throughout the transition process, helping sellers address legal considerations, protect business value and navigate transactions with greater structure and attention to detail.
Key Announcement Details
- Announcement Type: Executive Appointment
- Announcing Entity: Menlo Business Brokerage
- Announcement Date: September 11, 2026
- Dateline: TEMPE, Arizona
- Appointee: Emily Stubbs
- New Role: Business Advisor
- Focus: Business Sales & Transactions
- Sectors: ABA Practices, Professional Services, Medical Practices, Other Businesses
- Transaction Expertise: Sell-Side & Buy-Side Due Diligence
- Legal Expertise: Corporate & Employment Law, Commercial Litigation
- Transaction Work: Documents, Negotiation & Deal Execution
- Industry Experience: Healthcare, Education, Retail, Services & Real Estate
- Prior Role: Business Advisor & Attorney
- Education: J.D., Cum Laude; B.A., Magna Cum Laude
- J.D. Institution: Brigham Young University J. Reuben Clark Law School
- Geographic Scope: United States
- CEO: Mitch Lamb, MBA
- Headquarters: Tempe, Arizona
Emily Stubbs Joins Menlo Business Brokerage
Menlo Business Brokerage announced the appointment of Emily Stubbs as a business advisor, adding her experience to the firm’s work with business owners preparing to sell.
Stubbs will support sellers across several professional and business sectors, including:
- ABA practices
- Professional services firms
- Medical practices
- Other businesses seeking to sell
Her remit will center on helping owners navigate the transaction process while bringing together business advisory experience and a legal perspective.
Transactional and Legal Experience
Stubbs’ professional background combines business acquisition representation with experience in several areas of law and executive management.
Her experience includes:
- Corporate law
- Employment law
- Commercial litigation
- In-house C-suite management
- Transaction advisory services
This combination gives Stubbs experience addressing legal and operational considerations that can arise during a business sale. Her work has included helping sellers identify potential issues before they become obstacles and preparing transactions with greater attention to structure and risk.
Due Diligence and Deal Execution Experience
Stubbs has worked on both sell-side and buy-side due diligence, along with transaction documentation and deal execution.
Her transaction experience spans a range of industries, including:
- Healthcare
- Education
- Retail
- Professional services
- Real estate
She has drafted and negotiated transaction documents and supported deals through execution. At Menlo, that experience will be applied to helping business owners manage transaction considerations while working toward a successful closing.
Focus on Seller Guidance and Risk Mitigation
In her new role, Stubbs will work with business owners throughout the transition process, supporting transactions from valuation through closing.
Her responsibilities will include helping sellers:
- Anticipate legal considerations associated with transactions.
- Identify and address potential transaction risks.
- Protect business value throughout the sales process.
- Maintain greater clarity and structure during negotiations and execution.
- Navigate the transition toward closing with careful attention to detail.
Stubbs said:
“I’m passionate about helping business owners navigate complex transactions with clarity and confidence,”
She added:
“My goal is to support sellers through a process that is thoughtful, efficient and structured to avoid unnecessary complications.”
Previous Professional Experience and Education
Before joining Menlo Business Brokerage, Stubbs served as a business advisor and attorney in a transaction advisory environment and previously practiced at a large regional law firm.
Her academic credentials include:
- Juris Doctor, Cum Laude — Brigham Young University’s J. Reuben Clark Law School
- Bachelor’s degree, Magna Cum Laude — Brigham Young University
Her combination of legal education and transaction-focused professional experience forms part of the background she brings to Menlo’s business advisory work.
Menlo Business Brokerage Leadership Commentary
Mitch Lamb, MBA, Chief Executive Officer of Menlo Business Brokerage, said:
“Emily brings a strong combination of transactional insight and legal experience to our team,”
Lamb added:
“Her background in acquisition representation and corporate law strengthens our ability to help sellers approach transactions in a smarter, more disciplined way. We’re excited to welcome her to Menlo.”
About Menlo Business Brokerage
Menlo Business Brokerage is a business sales and valuation firm headquartered in Tempe, Arizona. The firm works with business owners across the United States on the sale of their businesses, providing advisory support throughout the sales process.
Its services cover the transaction lifecycle from valuation through closing, with the firm’s advisors helping business owners pursue transactions while working to maximize business value.
Media Contact
For additional information, visit menlobusinessbrokers.com.
Source Attribution
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