Lael Franco
- New York
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Lael advises fund sponsors, investors, and family offices on the structuring, formation, governance, and management of their investments.
Lael drafts and reviews a broad range of fund documentation, including limited partnership agreements, private placement memorandums, subscription agreements, and investor side letters. She counsels clients on all facets of their business and helps them navigate complex issues that can arise during the life cycle of investment products and related transactions.
Prior to joining Perkins Coie, Lael primarily assisted U.S. and international institutional investors with their alternative investments across various asset classes, such as private equity and venture capital, and has extensive experience negotiating on behalf of these clients.
Lael demonstrates a strong commitment to pro bono work as an active volunteer with the Schools Consent Project, a nonprofit that delivers educational workshops on consent to middle and high school students.
Areas of focus
Education & Credentials
Education
- Brooklyn Law School, J.D., Symposia Coordinator, Journal of Law and Policy, 2023
- Cornell University, B.S., Industrial and Labor Relations, 2018
Bar and Court Admissions
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New York
Related Employment
- K&L Gates LLP, New York, NY, Summer Associate, 2022; Associate, 2023-2025
- FilmNation Entertainment, New York, NY, Business & Legal Affairs Intern, 2023
- Hon. Vera M. Scanlon, Magistrate Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York, Brooklyn, NY, Judicial Intern, 2022
- Spotify, New York, NY, Legal Intern, 2021
