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Sean Kramer

Sean Kramer

USA 2026

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Sean Kramer is a partner in the Firm’s private equity practice on the West Coast, primarily located in the Bay Area office, where he supports top-tier financial sponsors and their portfolio companies on all types and sizes of M&A transactions.

Sean regularly represents large cap, middle market and growth equity funds — including Alpine Investors, Blackstone, Francisco Partners, Genstar Capital, H.I.G. Capital, Origami Capital Partners, Permira, TA Associates, Truelink Capital, TSG Consumer and Turn/River — across sectors, with a particular focus on technology; healthcare and consumer; and business services.

Sean’s broad experience in business, law and education provides a unique perspective to dealmaking, and Sean’s clients value that his legal judgment is complemented by a deep understanding of the commercial implications of transactions for investors and other stakeholders.

Education

University of Chicago Law School

J.D., with Honors

University of Wisconsin-Madison

B.A., Dean's List

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Private Equity: Buyouts - California

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial
Sean Kramer attracts praise for the high quality of his private equity practice. Clients benefit from his prior experience as a senior professional at an investment fund.

Strengths

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  • He's very commercial, always responsive and an excellent team player. He knows exactly what we are looking for.

    Private Equity: BuyoutsChambers Guide to the USA

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California

California: San Francisco, Silicon Valley & Surrou

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