Anne is an associate in the business law department focusing her practice on mergers and acquisitions, private equity and other financing transactions, and general corporate matters. She has significant experience in mergers, acquisitions and divestitures for both public and private companies, counseling clients on corporate and related deal matters. Anne also has experience in securities offerings (public and private), as well as joint ventures, strategic alliances and other complex commercial transactions. Anne served as a judicial clerk to The Honorable Suzanne B. Conlon, United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois (1998-1999).
Representative Matters
Represented acquirer in connection with its $11.6 billion merger, forming the nation's 2nd-largest chemical company.
Represented one of the leading home builders in its $300 million debt offering.
Represented one of Australia's largest companies in its sale of four waste management subsidiaries.
Represented financial sponsor in the leveraged buyout of companies specializing in industrial products and protective coatings.
Represented North Carolina company in its roll-up acquisitions across the United States.
Represented internet-based transportation broker in its Series A and B round financings, bridge financing and acquisition.
Publications, Presentations and Awards
"Recent Developments in the FMLA," Speaker, Lorman Seminar, May 2007
"Comprehensive Reform of U.S. Takeover Regulations and Regulations of Cross-Boarder Takeover Bids," Co-authored, Merrill Corporation, 1999
Professional, Civic and Community Involvement
Professional: Council for Entrepreneurial Development (CED), Member, 2006-2007
North Carolina Bar Association, Business Law Section, Member
Wake County Bar Association / 10th Judicial District, Swearing In Committee Member
Wake County Bar Association YLD Board Member, 2007
Civic/Community: Meals-on-Wheels Volunteer
Raleigh Jaycees, Member, 2004-2006. |