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Susan Failla

Susan Failla

Work Department

Capital Markets and Securities, Latin America, Mergers and Acquisitions, International and Cross-Border Transactions, Corporate, Corporate Governance and Board Advisory, ‘34 Act Reporting and Related Matters, LIBOR Transition

Position

Partner

Career

Ms. Failla is a seasoned problem-solver with more than two decades of experience helping her clients achieve their business goals. She has led capital markets transactions totaling over $150 billion for companies in the consumer products, energy, information services and financial services industries. Creating business-oriented solutions without compromising client service is the guiding principle of Ms. Failla’s approach to leading transactions.

Ms. Failla’s practice spans corporate finance, including securities offerings and syndicated lending, domestic and international mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance and securities law compliance. She acts as primary outside counsel to the treasury departments of large public companies and has served as interim general counsel and chief compliance officer of a Fortune 250 international specialty retailer.

Her pro bono clients include not-for-profit corporations and refugees seeking asylum in the United States. She is also an active participant in the firm’s leadership and serves as the administrative partner to the corporate team.

Memberships

Admitted to the New York State Bar

Education

JD, Pace University School of Law, cum laude, Casenote and Comment Editor, Pace Law Review, 1995 BS, New York University, 1991