About
Leah Simon, an associate at Holland & Knight LLP, works on search fund transactions. She represents corporate buyers, sellers, and private equity sponsors in merger and acquisition deals across industry sectors. She also represents the companies those sponsors own. She earned her J.D. at Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law, where she received the Saint Ives Medal for the highest cumulative GPA, and her B.A. at Muhlenberg College. She is an active member of the firm's Search Funds practice in Philadelphia and advises clients on the corporate governance and general corporate matters that sit alongside their acquisitions and sales.
Who is a good fit for Leah Simon
- Corporate buyers pursuing an acquisition across industry sectors.
- Sellers completing the sale of a company.
- Private equity sponsors buying a company or selling one they own.
- Clients entering a search fund transaction.
Education and admissions
- Education
- Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law, J.D.
- Muhlenberg College, B.A.
- Bar admissions
- Pennsylvania
Recognition
- The Best Lawyers in America guide, Philadelphia Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law Ones to Watch, 2026, 2027
- Holland & Knight Pro Bono All-Star, 2020
- Dean's Merit Scholarship, Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law, 2015-2018
- Saint Ives Medal, Highest Cumulative GPA, Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law, 2018
- American Bankruptcy Institute Medal of Excellence, Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law, 2018
Specialties
Buy-side M&A representationSell-side M&A representationSearch fund and independent sponsor representation
Deal profile
- Typical deal size
- Any deal size
- Remote work
- In-person / regional