Most Effective Dealmakers 2024: Marcia C. Kelson
Check out the professionals who are finalists in the Most Effective Dealmakers category as part of the Pennsylvania Legal Awards.
May 04, 2024 at 11:35 AM
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Marcia C. Kelson, with Jones Day. Courtesy photo
Marcia C. Kelson, Jones Day
The deals market has been feast or famine in recent years, how do you navigate the ups and downs of an unpredictable marketplace?
The deals market has been feast or famine in recent years, how do you navigate the ups and downs of an unpredictable marketplace? Jones Day is fortunate to have a varied and broad client base, such that certain clients may remain active in transactions while others are not. Further, given that nearly every client has employees and benefits or other incentives, the employee benefits and executive compensation (EBEC) practice is needed on most transactions, regardless of the condition of the market. Lastly, the EBEC practice is multi-faceted, such that we are engaged not only on transactions but also in connection with employee transitions, plan compliance, equity incentives and related disclosures and financing both before and after the deals close.
What is the top quality that you've used to succeed in the profession?
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