About
Tanya Viner, Partner at Buchalter, co-chairs the firm's Mergers & Acquisitions Practice and represents buyers and sellers in deals that run from the sale of a closely held family business to transactions over a billion dollars. She also serves as the Los Angeles administrative chair of the corporate practice. She works with retailers, manufacturers, financial services firms, beauty and technology companies, and makers of apparel, food and beverage, and other consumer products. She earned her J.D. from Loyola Law School in 2004. She often acts as outside general counsel to emerging growth companies on formation, licensing, and employment issues. She counsels those companies on venture capital financing as they grow.
Who is a good fit for Tanya Viner
- Owners of closely held family businesses preparing to sell the company.
- Buyers acquiring a consumer products, apparel, or food and beverage company.
- Emerging growth companies that need advice on venture capital financing.
Education and admissions
- Education
- Loyola Law School, J.D., 2004
- University of California, Los Angeles, B.A. in Political Science and Russian Studies, 2000
- Bar admissions
- California
Recognition
- 2023 Women Dealmaker of the Year at the USA Atlas Awards
- 2023 Top Female Attorney
- 2020’s Most Influential Private Equity Advisors in Los Angeles
- Service Provider of the Year in 2018 at the Annual Fashion and Beauty Awards
- 2026 Nominee for “Dealmaker of the Year”
Specialties
Buy-side M&A representationSell-side M&A representation
Deal profile
- Typical deal size
- Any deal size
- Remote work
- In-person / regional
Frequently Asked Questions
M&A Global Network named Tanya the 2023 Women Dealmaker of the Year at the USA Atlas Awards, and the Los Angeles Business Journal named her a 2026 nominee for Dealmaker of the Year. The Journal has also recognized her as a Top Female Attorney and as one of 2020's Most Influential Private Equity Advisors in Los Angeles.