Shannon Thompson, partner, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld, Dallas. Courtesy photo Kirkland Investment Management Partner Jumps to Akin in Dallas
Continuing to grow its investment fund practice, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld added Kirkland & Ellis partner Shannon Thompson in Dallas.
September 24, 2024 at 05:00 AM
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What You Need to Know
- Kirkland & Ellis partner Shannon Thompson joined Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld as an investment management partner in Dallas.
- Akin has grown the practice over the last year with a number of lateral partner hires.
- Thompson expects the Federal Reserve's recent interest rate cut to lead to more deals and more capital in private equity.
Kirkland & Ellis partner Shannon Thompson has joined Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld as an investment management partner in Dallas, as the firm continues to add lateral partners to its investment management team.
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