About
Yanna D. Elion represents private equity funds, portfolio companies, and independent sponsors in mergers. She handles governance issues, general corporate matters, and securities questions in those acquisitions. A Reed Smith LLP staff attorney, she counsels public companies and privately held businesses on those deals. She earned her J.D. from Pennsylvania State University, Penn State Law, in 2020. She completed a B.S. at Hampton University in 2015. She represents technology companies, consumer goods makers, and manufacturers. She serves oil and gas businesses and food and beverage companies in acquisitions.
Who is a good fit for Yanna D. Elion
- Private equity funds seeking counsel on a merger or acquisition.
- Independent sponsors who need an attorney for an acquisition.
- Manufacturers and food and beverage companies entering a merger.
Education and admissions
- Education
- Pennsylvania State University, Penn State Law, J.D., 2020
- Hampton University, B.S., 2015
- Bar admissions
- Pennsylvania, Illinois, Missouri
Specialties
Buy-side M&A representation
Deal profile
- Typical deal size
- Any deal size
- Remote work
- In-person / regional