Kelsey K. McGonigle
Partner, Attorney at UB Greensfelder
ACG St. Louis (Board of Directors and Secretary)American Bar AssociationBar Association of Metropolitan St. LouisOrder of the CoifWilliam and Mary Law ReviewWorks with buyers & sellers
About
Kelsey K. McGonigle assists buyers and sellers on middle-market mergers and acquisitions. Her deals often involve manufacturers, distributors, technology firms, and health care companies, among others. She earned her J.D. from William & Mary Law School in 2013. She completed a B.A. at the University of Tulsa in 2009. The Legal 500 named her to The Legal 500 US Elite, Missouri, Corporate and M&A (2026). The Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers Rising Stars list, Mergers & Acquisitions (2017-2021) names her. She also handles commercial finance and contract review when clients form entities or plan succession.
Who is a good fit for Kelsey K. McGonigle
- Buyers pursuing a middle-market acquisition in manufacturing or distribution.
- Sellers preparing to sell a technology company or a health care business.
- Owners who need entity formation or succession planning tied to a sale.
Education and admissions
- Education
- William & Mary Law School, J.D., 2013
- University of Tulsa, B.A., 2009
- Bar admissions
- Missouri, Illinois
Recognition
- Named to The Legal 500 US Elite, Missouri, Corporate and M&A (2026)
- Named to the Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers Rising Stars list, Mergers & Acquisitions (2017-2021)
- Named to Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America (2022-2025)
Specialties
Buy-side M&A representationSell-side M&A representationEntity formation and holding structures
Deal profile
- Typical deal size
- Any deal size
- Remote work
- In-person / regional
Frequently Asked Questions
Best Lawyers named Kelsey K. McGonigle to Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America (2022-2025). She serves on the ACG St. Louis Board of Directors and acts as its secretary. She also holds Order of the Coif honors and the William and Mary Law Review credential.