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Global USA Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States

Equity Capital Markets includes advice on equity offerings transactions such as: Initial public offerings, follow-on offerings, right offerings; capital increases; ADR/GDR offerings; accelerated bookbuilts; block trades. Debt Capital Markets covers legal advice on the following transactions: investment grade debt offerings (stand alone bond issues; MTN programs, Commercial Paper programmes); equity-linked offerings (regulatory capital, convertibles and exchangeable offerings) and High Yield debt offerings.

Rankings overview for Lawyers

S
Senior Statespeople
  1. Larry W Sonsini Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati23 Years Ranked
E
Eminent Practitioners
  1. Katharine A Martin Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati4 Years Ranked
1
Band 1
  1. Alan Denenberg
    Alan Denenberg Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP13 Years Ranked
  2. Gregg A Noel Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates13 Years Ranked
  3. Sarah K Solum
    Sarah K Solum Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer4 Years Ranked
  4. Charlie Kim
  5. Eric Jensen
  6. Richard A Kline
2
Band 2
  1. Allison Spinner Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati3 Years Ranked
  2. Dan Webb
    Dan Webb Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP3 Years Ranked
  3. Gordon K Davidson Fenwick23 Years Ranked
  4. Jeff Saper Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati20 Years Ranked
  5. John L Savva Sullivan & Cromwell LLP4 Years Ranked
  6. Michael Occhiolini Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati2 Years Ranked
  7. Rezwan Pavri Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati4 Years Ranked
  8. Steven Bochner Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati5 Years Ranked
  9. Stewart L McDowell
    Stewart L McDowell Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP4 Years Ranked
  10. Tony Jeffries Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati4 Years Ranked
  11. William B Brentani
    William B Brentani Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP4 Years Ranked
  12. David Peinsipp
  13. Jeffrey R Vetter
  14. Shayne Kennedy
  15. Steven B Stokdyk
  16. Tad Freese
3
Band 3
  1. Alison S Ressler Sullivan & Cromwell LLP12 Years Ranked
  2. Amanda Rose Fenwick4 Years Ranked
  3. Bill Hughes Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP1 Years Ranked
  4. Bradley Weber Goodwin3 Years Ranked
  5. Brett Cooper Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP1 Years Ranked
  6. Emily Roberts Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP2 Years Ranked
  7. Erik Franks Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati3 Years Ranked
  8. Heidi Mayon
    Heidi Mayon Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP1 Years Ranked
  9. James Evans Fenwick2 Years Ranked
  10. Michelle Gasaway
    Michelle Gasaway Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates2 Years Ranked
  11. Patrick S Brown Sullivan & Cromwell LLP4 Years Ranked
  12. Peter Lamb Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP4 Years Ranked
  13. Robert A Freedman Fenwick4 Years Ranked
  14. Ryan A Murr
    Ryan A Murr Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP2 Years Ranked
  15. Sarah P. Payne Sullivan & Cromwell LLP4 Years Ranked
  16. Sharon R Flanagan
    Sharon R Flanagan Sidley Austin LLP4 Years Ranked
  17. Thomas J. Ivey Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates4 Years Ranked
  18. Andrew Williamson
  19. Brian J Cuneo
  20. Cheston Larson
  21. Gian-Michele a Marca
  22. John-Paul Motley
  23. Jon Christopher Avina
  24. Lewis Kneib
  25. Monica J Shilling
  26. Pippa Bond
  27. Teri E O'Brien
U
Up and Coming
  1. Jonie Kondracki
  2. Kristin VanderPas
  3. Sarah Axtell

All Lawyers profiles

S
Senior Statespeople
  1. S
    Larry W Sonsini
    Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
    Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
    2023 | Senior Statespeople | 23 Years Ranked
    Larry Sonsini's extensive knowledge of securities law makes him an asset to clients on the most complex capital markets transactions. He maintains a leading reputation for his seasoned counsel on debt offerings as well as IPOs and other equity transactions.
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E
Eminent Practitioners
  1. E
    Katharine A Martin
    Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
    Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
    2023 | Eminent Practitioners | 4 Years Ranked
    Chair of the firm's board of directors Katharine Martin stands out for her ability to handle a range of complex capital markets transactions. She is especially gifted at handling significant equity offerings, including IPOs and private investments, on behalf of issuers, sponsors and investment banks.
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Band 1
  1. Alan Denenberg
    1
    Alan Denenberg
    Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
    Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
    2023 | Band 1 | 13 Years Ranked
    Alan Denenberg impresses with his experience handling significant IPOs and other equity offerings, as well as high-profile debt transactions, ranging from high-yield bonds to convertible debt.
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  2. 1
    Gregg A Noel
    Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates
    Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
    2023 | Band 1 | 13 Years Ranked
    "The master of SPAC executions, hands down." "He has impeccable discretion and is highly effective. He regularly overdelivered during uncertain and rapidly changing markets and regulatory environments." "Gregg Noel's knowledge of SPACs is unparalleled."
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  3. Sarah K Solum
    1
    Sarah K Solum
    Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
    Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
    2023 | Band 1 | 4 Years Ranked
    Sarah Solum has longstanding experience advising underwriters on stock offerings and notes issuances, including advising on convertible debt transactions.
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  4. Charlie Kim
    Cooley LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
    2023 | Band 1
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  5. Eric Jensen
    Cooley LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
    2023 | Band 1
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  6. Richard A Kline
    Latham & Watkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
    2023 | Band 1
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Band 2
  1. 2
    Allison Spinner
    Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
    Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
    2023 | Band 2 | 3 Years Ranked
    Allison Spinner displays strength in both issuer and underwriter representation on the full range of debt and equity offerings.
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  2. Dan Webb
    2
    Dan Webb
    Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
    Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
    2023 | Band 2 | 3 Years Ranked
    Dan Webb provides counsel to industry-leading clients on a wide range of capital markets matters. His transactional skill set encompasses public and private offerings of debt and equity, including IPOs.
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  3. 2
    Gordon K Davidson
    Fenwick
    Fenwick | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
    2023 | Band 2 | 23 Years Ranked
    Gordon Davidson focuses his practice on acting for companies in the life sciences and technology industries, primarily handling IPOs and other equity offerings.
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  4. 2
    Jeff Saper
    Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
    Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
    2023 | Band 2 | 20 Years Ranked
    Jeff Saper maintains a distinguished practice focused on securities transactions by technology and emerging growth companies. His expertise encompasses both issuer and underwriter representation.
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  5. 2
    John L Savva
    Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
    Sullivan & Cromwell LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
    2023 | Band 2 | 4 Years Ranked
    John Savva is recommended for his expert counsel on public and private offerings of debt and equity. He is experienced in a broad array of sectors, including technology, healthcare and financial services.
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  6. 2
    Michael Occhiolini
    Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
    Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
    2023 | Band 2 | 2 Years Ranked
    Among Michael Occhiolini's noteworthy client base, he boasts widely recognized technology companies, who regularly turn to him for advice on a broad range of debt and equity transactions.
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  7. 2
    Rezwan Pavri
    Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
    Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
    2023 | Band 2 | 4 Years Ranked
    Rezwan Pavri has a wealth of experience assisting clients with a comprehensive range of capital markets matters. He dedicates a substantial portion of his practice to handling major IPOs in varied industries.
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  8. 2
    Steven Bochner
    Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
    Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
    2023 | Band 2 | 5 Years Ranked
    Steven Bochner has immense experience advising industry-leading companies and investment banks on the full panoply of capital markets matters.
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  9. Stewart L McDowell
    2
    Stewart L McDowell
    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
    2023 | Band 2 | 4 Years Ranked
    Stewart McDowell's capital markets expertise encompasses the representation of issuers and underwriters on the full range of equity and debt offerings.
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  10. 2
    Tony Jeffries
    Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
    Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
    2023 | Band 2 | 4 Years Ranked
    Tony Jeffries is highly regarded for his advice on capital markets transactions. He is best known for his representation of technology companies, and their underwriters, on diverse securities offerings.
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  11. William B Brentani
    2
    William B Brentani
    Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
    Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
    2023 | Band 2 | 4 Years Ranked
    Distinguished attorney William Brentani represents issuers, underwriters, and private equity sponsors in a wide variety of debt and equity transactions. He is highly sought after for his expert counsel on transactions in diverse sectors, including healthcare, technology, and retail.
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  12. David Peinsipp
    Cooley LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
    2023 | Band 2
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  13. Jeffrey R Vetter
    Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
    2023 | Band 2
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  14. Shayne Kennedy
    Latham & Watkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
    2023 | Band 2
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  15. Steven B Stokdyk
    Latham & Watkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
    2023 | Band 2
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  16. Tad Freese
    Latham & Watkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
    2023 | Band 2
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Band 3
  1. 3
    Alison S Ressler
    Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
    Sullivan & Cromwell LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
    2023 | Band 3 | 12 Years Ranked
    Alison Ressler centers her practice on capital markets transactions, with an emphasis on debt and equity-based securities offerings. Her expertise in securities law is complemented by a wider M&A and private equity-based skill set.
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  2. 3
    Amanda Rose
    Fenwick
    Fenwick | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
    2023 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked
    Amanda Rose is noted for her experience handling securities transactions by major technology and life sciences companies. She is often sought after for assistance with complex debt financings and equity offerings.
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  3. 3
    Bill Hughes
    Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
    Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
    2023 | Band 3 | 1 Years Ranked
    Bill Hughes advises on an array of debt and equity offerings. His client base includes both public and private companies.
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  4. 3
    Bradley Weber
    Goodwin
    Goodwin | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
    2023 | Band 3 | 3 Years Ranked
    "Bradley is phenomenal. He is very pragmatic, easy to work with and makes our lives easier." "He is very methodical, approaches situations appropriately and keeps people focused on what matters."
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  5. 3
    Brett Cooper
    Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
    Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
    2023 | Band 3 | 1 Years Ranked
    Brett Cooper is noted for his experience in securities law. His expertise covers equity financing, debt offerings and SPAC transactions.
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  6. 3
    Emily Roberts
    Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
    Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
    2023 | Band 3 | 2 Years Ranked
    Emily Roberts is commended for her ability to advise household-name issuers and high-profile underwriters on the full range of debt and equity transactions.
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  7. 3
    Erik Franks
    Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
    Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
    2023 | Band 3 | 3 Years Ranked
    Erik Franks has an impressive practice that sees him advise some of the best-known technology companies and investment banks on major offerings of debt and equity, including convertible debt.
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  8. Heidi Mayon
    3
    Heidi Mayon
    Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
    Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
    2023 | Band 3 | 1 Years Ranked
    Heidi Mayon boasts notable experience of handling significant IPOs. Her clients stem from a broad range of industries including technology and energy sectors.
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  9. 3
    James Evans
    Fenwick
    Fenwick | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
    2023 | Band 3 | 2 Years Ranked
    James Evans is particularly skilled at handling dept and equity transactions, with key experience including advising technology companies on their IPOs.
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  10. Michelle Gasaway
    3
    Michelle Gasaway
    Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates
    Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
    2023 | Band 3 | 2 Years Ranked
    Michelle Gasaway has a comprehensive debt and equity practice, with notable capabilities in guiding clients through their IPOs, including advising special purpose acquisition companies on going public.
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  11. 3
    Patrick S Brown
    Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
    Sullivan & Cromwell LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
    2023 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked
    Patrick Brown regularly acts for major investment banks and corporations in a wide variety of sectors, including technology, healthcare and real estate.
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  12. 3
    Peter Lamb
    Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
    Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
    2023 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked
    Peter Lamb is commended for his representation of life sciences companies and private equity sponsors in major stock offerings and IPOs.
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  13. 3
    Robert A Freedman
    Fenwick
    Fenwick | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
    2023 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked
    Robert Freedman is recognized for handling a comprehensive range of securities transactions, including equity-based deals, such as IPOs and follow-on offerings, and extensive debt offerings.
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  14. Ryan A Murr
    3
    Ryan A Murr
    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
    2023 | Band 3 | 2 Years Ranked
    "Ryan is incredibly smart, creative and aware of the bigger picture. He is a very strong negotiator and able to communicate very well with non-lawyers." "Ryan is fantastic to work with and always on top of the latest developments."
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  15. 3
    Sarah P. Payne
    Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
    Sullivan & Cromwell LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
    2023 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked
    Sarah Payne is recognized for her extensive capabilities on wide-ranging capital markets matters. She is particularly skilled at advising on IPOs and secondary offerings.
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  16. Sharon R Flanagan
    3
    Sharon R Flanagan
    Sidley Austin LLP
    Sidley Austin LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
    2023 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked
    Sharon Flanagan focuses her practice on securities offerings in the technology and life sciences industries. She frequently represents issuers and underwriters in IPOs and other equity offerings, as well as various debt issuances.
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  17. 3
    Thomas J. Ivey
    Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates
    Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
    2023 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked
    Thomas Ivey represents a broad client base, including financial advisers, investment banks and companies in the technology industry, on diverse capital markets matters.
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  18. Andrew Williamson
    Cooley LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
    2023 | Band 3
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  19. Brian J Cuneo
    Latham & Watkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
    2023 | Band 3
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  20. Cheston Larson
    Latham & Watkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
    2023 | Band 3
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  21. Gian-Michele a Marca
    Cooley LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
    2023 | Band 3
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  22. John-Paul Motley
    Cooley LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
    2023 | Band 3
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  23. Jon Christopher Avina
    Cooley LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
    2023 | Band 3
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  24. Lewis Kneib
    Latham & Watkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
    2023 | Band 3
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  25. Monica J Shilling
    Kirkland & Ellis LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
    2023 | Band 3
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  26. Pippa Bond
    Kirkland & Ellis LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
    2023 | Band 3
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  27. Teri E O'Brien
    Latham & Watkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
    2023 | Band 3
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Up and Coming
  1. Jonie Kondracki
    Cooley LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
    2023 | Up and Coming
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  2. Kristin VanderPas
    Cooley LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
    2023 | Up and Coming
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  3. Sarah Axtell
    Latham & Watkins LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
    2023 | Up and Coming
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