• Strategic partner: lead and structure complex business transactions involving varied constituencies in sizes typically ranging from under $10MM up to $1BN (e.g., mergers and acquisitions, equity investments, leveraged buyouts, and recapitalizations) • Efficient problem solver: provide both legal and strategic advice to companies facing material issues across a variety of industries including healthcare, industrials, business services and distribution/logistics. • Leadership positions held: Vice-chair firmwide private equity practice, Chicago office hiring partner, Chicago corporate practice group leader • Mentor: Firmwide associate review committee, provide formal and informal training for associates, guest speaker at University of Georgia Law School• Honors: Chambers USA, Band 4, Illinois Private Equity: Buyouts (2023 and 2024); The Legal 500 United States, Recommended, Private Equity Buyouts (2019-2021); The Legal 500 United States, Recommended, M&A Middle-Market ($500M-999M) (2016)