Kramer Levin Expands Leading Private Equity and Mergers & Acquisitions Practice With Addition of Partner Arlene J. Ortiz-Leytte

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kramer Levin is pleased to announce that Arlene J. Ortiz-Leytte has joined the firm as a partner in its Corporate department in New York.

Ms. Ortiz-Leytte advises private equity funds, their portfolio companies, and public and private companies in mergers and acquisitions, capital-raising transactions, equity and debt investments, carve-out transactions, joint ventures, and other complex domestic and cross-border transactions. Her work spans a variety of industries, including chemicals, energy, entertainment, fashion, food and retail, health care, manufacturing, professional services, real estate, technology, and transportation.

Kramer Levin co-managing partners Howard T. Spilko and Paul H. Schoeman said, “We are delighted to welcome Arlene to the firm. She brings extensive experience in complex transactions that will immediately benefit our clients and enhance our nationally recognized Corporate practice.”

Ernest S. Wechsler, chair of Kramer Levin’s Corporate department, added: “Arlene’s experience leading global transactions, including cross-border deals for private equity sponsors and strategic buyers and sellers, makes her a valuable resource to our diverse client base and a great addition to our Private Equity and Mergers and Acquisitions team.”

“I am thrilled to join the talented team at Kramer Levin,” said Ms. Ortiz-Leytte. “I look forward to working on complex matters and helping the firm’s sophisticated clients achieve their goals.”

Previously, Ms. Ortiz-Leytte was a partner at Kirkland & Ellis LLP. She received her J.D. from Columbia Law School and her B.A. from the University of Notre Dame.

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