Catherine Moore

Corporate Associate

you@email.com · (312) 555-0736 · Chicago, United States linkedin.com/in/repolish-ai

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Professional Summary

Corporate attorney with 4+ years of experience at an Am Law 100 firm, specializing in M&A, private equity, and securities law. Proven track record managing complex cross-border transactions and providing strategic counsel to public and private company clients.

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Professional Experience

Corporate Associate

Sidley Austin LLP — Chicago 2021-10 – Present

• Represented public and private companies in 15+ M&A transactions valued at $3B+ in aggregate, including cross-border acquisitions and divestitures.
• Led due diligence workstreams for a $750M private equity acquisition, coordinating with 8 practice groups across 3 jurisdictions.
• Drafted and negotiated merger agreements, securities purchase agreements, and disclosure schedules for transactions ranging from $50M to $1B.
• Advised public company boards on SEC reporting, corporate governance, and fiduciary duties in the context of unsolicited takeover proposals.

Summer Associate

Kirkland & Ellis — Chicago 2020-06 – 2020-08

• Assisted in drafting merger agreements for a $2B SPAC merger in the technology sector.
• Conducted legal research on SEC no-action letters and securities law compliance for a Fortune 500 client's capital markets transaction.
• Prepared diligence summaries and closing documents for 3 concurrent private equity transactions.

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Education

University of Michigan Law School

J.D. in Law 2018-08 – 2021-05

Duke University

B.A. in Political Science & History 2014-08 – 2018-05 | GPA: 3.8

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Skills

• Core Skills: Strategic Thinking, Analytical Problem Solving, Cross-functional Collaboration, Communication
• Technical: Data Analysis, Project Management, Presentation

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Certifications

• Admitted to Illinois Bar (2021)
• Admitted to New York Bar (2022)
• Series 7 & 63 Licensed (2022)

Pro Bono

• Provided legal support for asylum seekers through the National Immigrant Justice Center (200+ hours)
• Advised a nonprofit affordable housing developer on $15M in tax-exempt bond financing

Publications

• Moore, C. "ESG Disclosure in M&A Transactions" - Sidley Insights Newsletter (2024)
• Co-author, "Navigating Cross-Border M&A in an Uncertain Regulatory Environment" - Bloomberg Law (2023)

Languages

• Fluent in French