About
Christie J. Margaris, an associate at Vedder, advises buyers and sellers on domestic and cross-border corporate acquisitions. In Los Angeles, she also handles private equity transactions, corporate restructurings, and governance and compliance matters. In the Finance & Transactions practice, she supports clients through each phase of a deal. She helps them structure transactions and weigh legal and commercial risks. Before joining the firm, Christie spent several years on compliance and regulatory work for a large regional bank. She earned her J.D. from Loyola Law School Los Angeles in 2025. In a crowded sale or purchase process, she works to move the client's goals ahead.
Who is a good fit for Christie J. Margaris
- Owners selling a company in a domestic or cross-border acquisition.
- Buyers who want private equity counsel while they structure an acquisition.
- Private equity sponsors buying or selling a company.
Education and admissions
- Education
- Loyola Law School Los Angeles, J.D., 2025
- University of California, Santa Barbara, B.A., 2014
- Bar admissions
- California
Specialties
Buy-side M&A representationSell-side M&A representation
Deal profile
- Typical deal size
- Any deal size
- Remote work
- In-person / regional