Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell partner Patricia O. Vella was one of four editors involved in the production of the book, “The Role of Directors in M&A Transactions: A Governance Handbook for Directors, Management and Advisors,” according to a press release from the firm.

The book was published by the American Bar Association business law section and is meant to provide information on how to effectively oversee merger and acquisition deals.

Vella advises publicly traded and privately held corporations on corporate governance and corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, financings, asset sales and other transactions.

She also counsels boards of directors and board committees on Delaware corporate law.