Eric R. Poole is the Managing Partner of Burrill Poole, where he provides strategic, operational, and legal leadership to the firm and its clients. Eric brings nearly two decades of experience at the intersection of law, healthcare, private equity–backed platform operations, and large-scale enterprise management. His background uniquely positions him to advise founders, executives, and investors navigating complex regulatory environments while scaling sophisticated businesses.

Professional Background 

Throughout his career, Eric has served in senior executive and legal leadership roles across high-growth healthcare and professional services organizations. He has co-founded businesses, advised emerging healthcare platforms on strategy, compliance, and operational execution, and served as Chief Legal Officer at a national private equity platform supporting over 290 locations and approximately $800 million in revenue. Earlier in his career, Eric spent more than eight years at Essilor in progressively senior leadership roles, and began his legal career as an associate at Blank Rome LLP representing private equity funds and financial institutions in complex commercial real estate transactions ranging from $10 million to $1.7 billion.

Areas of Expertise

• Healthcare & Private Equity Operations: Deep experience advising healthcare platforms and private equity–backed organizations on strategy, compliance, and operational scaling across complex regulatory environments.
• Legal & Compliance Leadership: Proven track record building and leading legal, compliance, and governance functions from the ground up, including serving as Chief Legal Officer for a national enterprise.
• Enterprise Transformation: Led multiple enterprise-wide initiatives including implementation of practice management systems, development of data infrastructure, and outsourcing of revenue cycle management.
• Commercial Real Estate Transactions: Experience representing private equity funds and financial institutions in complex commercial real estate transactions from $10 million to $1.7 billion.
• Managed Care & Strategic Partnerships: Held P&L responsibility exceeding $500 million at Essilor, leading national managed care partnerships, strategic planning, and cross-functional commercial programs.

Approach and Commitment

Eric is known for his pragmatic, business-forward approach to legal and operational problem-solving. He combines deep transactional and operational experience with a keen understanding of healthcare and enterprise dynamics, allowing him to serve as a trusted strategic advisor to leadership teams seeking to align growth, compliance, and execution. Eric is licensed to practice law in Texas, with Alabama licensure pending.