About
Jennifer Riso, a Reed Smith LLP partner in Washington, advises private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies on mergers and add-on acquisitions. She also represents corporate acquirers, start-ups, growth companies, and venture capital funds in domestic and international deals, joint ventures, spin-offs, and restructurings, along with securities offerings. She earned her J.D. from American University, Washington College of Law in 2014. She holds a B.A. in Communication and Media Studies from the University of Michigan in 2011. Companies in banking, life sciences, and information technology hire her, as do food and beverage, crypto, and fashion firms. She also counsels tech, education, and entertainment and media companies on transactions.
Who is a good fit for Jennifer Riso
- Private equity sponsors completing a merger or an add-on acquisition.
- Corporate acquirers negotiating a domestic or international joint venture.
- Start-ups and growth companies planning a spin-off or a restructuring.
Education and admissions
- Education
- American University, Washington College of Law, J.D., 2014
- University of Michigan, B.A. in Communication and Media Studies, 2011
- Bar admissions
- New York, District of Columbia
Specialties
Deal profile
- Typical deal size
- Any deal size
- Remote work
- In-person / regional