Sterlington announced that Jake Ebers has joined the firm as a partner in its Executive Compensation practice, enhancing the firm’s capabilities in complex transactional and executive compensation matters. Ebers joins from Kirkland & Ellis, where he was a partner.
Ebers advises founders, CEOs, management teams, and senior executives on mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions, IPOs, restructurings, and other transformative events. His practice centers on the design and negotiation of equity incentive plans, transaction and retention bonuses, severance arrangements, and executive employment and change-in-control agreements. He also counsels clients on compensation matters under U.S. tax, securities, and employment laws.
Prior to joining Sterlington PLLC, Ebers represented leading private equity firms, strategic buyers, and portfolio companies across a range of industries at Kirkland & Ellis. Earlier in his career, he practiced labor and employment law at Reed Smith and served as an attorney with the New York State Department of Labor.
Ebers was recognized in 2026 by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for Corporate Law. He earned his J.D., cum laude, from New York Law School and his B.A. from the University of Michigan.
Sterlington said Ebers’ addition reflects the firm’s continued strategic growth across its core practices, which include complex corporate, litigation, executive compensation, and private wealth matters.
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“Jake brings a level of excellence and experience that clients expect on their most important transactions. We’re pleased to welcome him to the firm.”
Christopher S. Harrison, Managing Partner, Sterlington PLLC
