Kirkland & Ellis announced that Carolyn Vardi has joined the Firm as a partner in the Corporate Practice Group.
Vardi advises private equity (PE) sponsors and corporate clients on a wide range of transactions, including M&A, take-privates, joint ventures, and strategic investments. And her experience spans public and private deals, bankruptcy-related matters and corporate governance.
Vardi has led major transactions across sectors such as financial services, software, healthcare, industrials, consumer products, and retail. She joins Kirkland from Ropes & Gray.
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“Carolyn is a highly regarded leader in the private equity space and well-known for her ability to handle difficult, complex deals. She’s going to be a great addition to our premier private equity practice.”
Jon A. Ballis, Chairman of Kirkland’s Executive Committee
“I’m excited to join the Kirkland team. Kirkland is a giant in the world of legal services for private equity, and its emphasis on a collaborative approach to serving clients was really attractive to me.”
Carolyn Vardi
