Kate Powell

Kate Powell

Associate

Cleveland

T 216.363.4411

T 440.591.1272

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Overview

Kate is an Associate with Benesch’s Corporate Practice Group. She specializes in representing private equity funds and their portfolio companies in complex M&A transactions. Kate also regularly offers guidance on a variety of corporate and governance issues.

Prior to joining Benesch, Kate externed for the Hon. David K. Thomson of the New Mexico Supreme Court, where she honed her skills in legal research and writing. Enriching her understanding of the business world, Kate has experience working alongside a founder and CEO of a successful home improvement company, gaining valuable insights into the dynamics of entrepreneurship and business operations.

Kate earned her law degree from Georgetown University Law Center, where she focused her studies on corporate law and securities regulation. 

What I Do

Corporate

Experience

Represented Sequoia Financial Group, a leading financial service firm, in its acquisition of Karpas Strategies, a prominent wealth management firm.

Key Contacts: Kate PowellAnthony G. Rossi IVRichard F. Tracanna

Represented private equity sponsor in its simultaneous acquisitions of an oncology practice service provider and a group purchasing organization.

Key Contacts: Kate PowellJamie FeykoAlyson WaiteLisa M. KimmelLaura L. HultW. Clifford MullJoel R. PentzFrank CarsonieJoel VarnerRachit ParikhKristo PantelidesMichele (Mike) SoriceCassie Gawron SikorskiDaniel S. MarksLogan Bryant

Represented a public, world-leading polymers group in its acquisition of a provider of high-quality thermoplastic elastomers for all size orders across the United States.

Key Contacts: Kate PowellKevin D. MargolisReed W. SirakLisa M. KimmelRichard F. TracannaMegan L. MehalkoAlyssa L. RobertsAnthony A. GhazoulMark LarsenMary J. MartinDaniel S. MarksJulia Rolniak

Represented a private equity fund in its acquisition of a distributor and installer of garage and overhead doors and related products.

Key Contacts: Kate PowellJessica N. AngneyConnie A. PorterMichael R. BeerM. Casey KucharsonKristo PantelidesAlexander M. MossLogan Bryant

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Credentials

Education

Georgetown University Law Center, 2023, J.D.
The Ohio State University, 2020, B.A. in Democracy and Law, World Literature
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Clerkships and Bar Admissions

Ohio