The global law firm Jones Day announces that Darcy White has joined the Firm’s M&A Practice in its Atlanta Office. Before joining the firm, White was a member of Paul Hastings for 15 years.
Ms. White focuses on general corporate representation including mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, and complex commercial transactions. She has represented both public and private clients in a wide variety of domestic and cross-border transactions, including mergers, stock acquisitions, divisional and other asset acquisitions and dispositions, and joint ventures.
“Darcy will have an immediate impact on our growing M&A practice in Atlanta,” said James Dougherty, who leads Jones Day’s global M&A Practice. “She comes to us with a very strong reputation as a highly experienced, skilled lawyer with experience that crosses industries and sectors. In addition, she truly understands our ‘One Firm’ culture and commitment to client service. We enthusiastically welcome Darcy to Jones Day and are excited to have someone of her caliber join our practice.”
Ms. White’s experience also includes advising on private equity and venture capital transactions, and she has represented companies in numerous industries including information technology, biotechnology, manufacturing, and consulting.
“Our already strong team in Atlanta will benefit greatly from the addition of a talented transaction lawyer like Darcy,” said Al LaFiandra, Partner-in-Charge of the Atlanta Office. “Her arrival confirms that Jones Day remains committed to providing our clients access to the best legal talent available. We are delighted she’s joining the Firm.”
Ms. White has also worked on behalf of multiple charitable organizations. She has obtained nonprofit status for a number of charitable entities and provided them with ongoing corporate and transaction-related advice. She is a board member of Georgia Asylum & Immigration Network, a trustee of the Woodruff Arts Center, a past board member of the Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation and past co-chair of ServiceJuris Incorporated. Ms. White has also been recognized by the Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta.
Jones Day is a global law firm with more than 2,500 lawyers in 43 offices across five continents. The Firm is distinguished by: a singular tradition of client service; the mutual commitment to, and the seamless collaboration of, a true partnership; formidable legal talent across multiple disciplines and jurisdictions; and shared professional values that focus on client needs.
Source: www.jonesday.com
