Proskauer Announces Sarah Stasny as New Partner and Lead for Private Equity Transactions
In a strategic move to bolster its private equity and M&A practice, global law firm Proskauer has appointed Sarah Stasny as the Head of Private Equity Transactions - US. Ms. Stasny, a nationally renowned private equity M&A lawyer with over two decades of experience, joins Proskauer with a reputation as one of the leading figures in this field.
Ms. Stasny's practice primarily focuses on advising private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies on a broad range of M&A and equity financing transactions. She is known for building top-tier teams and providing practical, thoughtful guidance in complex transactions, competitive auctions, and shareholder governance. Her expertise spans across acquisitions, investments, divestitures, joint ventures, equity financings, and restructurings.
The appointment aligns with Proskauer's strategy to build a scalable and expert private capital platform. Together with Ms. Stasny, Proskauer boasts a leading practice in capital formation, capital deployment, and global finance. This combination creates a unique market opportunity, especially in private equity M&A, for increasing market share.
Proskauer's global Private Equity and M&A practice includes over 100 lawyers across the U.S., London, and Paris. The firm's deep relationships across the private capital spectrum, coupled with Ms. Stasny's private equity M&A experience, make for a formidable team.
While Ms. Stasny is explicitly highlighted in the search results as a top private equity M&A lawyer, other firms like Pillsbury and Cozen O’Connor also have strong M&A practices with teams representing private equity firms and handling complex transactions. However, Ms. Stasny stands out as a top-tier expert in private equity M&A in the U.S., a testament to her exceptional ability to serve clients at the highest levels in demanding environments.
Ms. Stasny received her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Texas at Austin and her Juris Doctor from the University of Texas School of Law. Tim Mungovan, Chair of Proskauer, expressed his excitement about the appointment, stating, "We are focused on anticipating our clients' needs and delivering complete solutions. Sarah's appointment underscores our commitment to building the firm's private equity M&A practice and private capital offering."
[1] Chambers USA, The Legal 500, Lawdragon's “500 Leading Dealmakers in America,” and Euromoney’s Americas Women in Business Law Award shortlist. [2] Source: Pillsbury's website [3] Source: Cozen O’Connor's website
- Sarah Stasny's appointment as the Head of Private Equity Transactions - US at Proskauer is a testament to her expertise in private equity M&A, as she primarily focuses on advising private equity sponsors on a broad range of M&A and equity financing transactions.
- With Sarah Stasny's addition, Proskauer now boasts a leading practice in capital formation, capital deployment, and global finance, creating a unique market opportunity, especially in private equity M&A, for increasing market share.
