Represented public and private entities on buy and sell side of mergers and acquisitions, and private investment funds on management, acquisitions and sales of portfolio companies. Drafted and negotiated primary and ancillary transaction documents, including stock and asset purchase agreements, transition services agreements, escrow agreements and operating agreements. Managed full deal-cycle, including deal structuring, letters of intent, entity formation, agreement drafting and closing. Conducted and oversaw due diligence, including managing and synthesizing analysis from multi-disciplinary internal and external teams. Advised clients on corporate governance matters. Engaged with and managed clients daily. Managed and trained junior and summer associates. Member of Firm’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee and Black Professionals in Private Equity Committee.

Represented companies on buy and sell side of mergers and acquisitions in strategic and financial transactions. Representative transactions included mergers, stock purchases, asset sales and solar tax equity transactions. Drafted and negotiated ancillary transactional documents. Drafted corporate formation and governance documents. Engaged with clients in performance of due diligence.

Participated in a two week intensive Trial Advocacy Program. Participated in a one week intensive transactional clinic. Drafted closing documents for a forward triangular merger. Researched and drafted a memo regarding whether the implied covenant of good faith may be waived by agreement. Drafted a term sheet for the purchase of city owned land.

Analyzed, organized and redacted discovery for murder cases. Supported supervising attorney during trial. Drafted an extradition memo for a defendant outside of the U.S. Witnessed all aspects of a homicide trial.

Reviewed, analyzed and negotiated contracts for all corporate departments. Researched plastic bag ordinances for specific jurisdictions to ensure store compliance. Researched the impact of Tied House laws on The Fresh Market’s ability to sell and advertise alcohol.

Responsible for the employee matching gifts program. Created contracts between the Foundation and various grantees. Executed the closing of completed grants to ensure compliance with contractual agreements.