Am Law 100 firm Polsinelli has welcomed Jerita L. Salley as a new shareholder in the firm’s Washington, D.C. office, in the Corporate M&A Practice. Further building on Polsinelli’s strong growth momentum, Ms. Salley is the 11^th new shareholder in the Corporate M&A Practice in the past 12 months. Most recently, the firm added five new Corporate M&A shareholders in its new Philadelphia office. Joining from another Am Law 100 firm, Salley has more than 15 years of experience in advising clients on mergers, acquisitions, divestitures and commercial contract negotiations across diverse industries.

“Jerita has extensive experience in the technology and media industries, which complements our expansive team of corporate attorneys nationwide,” said Chad C. Stout, Chair of the firm’s Corporate M&A Practice. “Clients value our market-leading capabilities and innovative solutions to guide them through their most complex transactions, and we are excited to strengthen our bench in D.C. with Jerita.”

“Polsinelli is not only a firm that prides itself on top-notch client service, but it is also an environment where I can continue to grow my practice and broaden the breadth and depth of services that I offer to clients. I am beyond excited to join the team,” Ms. Salley commented.

With extensive knowledge as lead counsel in M&A transactions, Ms. Salley is an experienced transactional attorney and handles technology contracts, purchase and merger agreements, leases, NDAs and other commercial contracts. She guides clients through every phase of a sale or acquisition and oversees commercial contract portfolios, providing strategic advice on complex risk allocation issues such as indemnification, representations and warranties, and liability limitations. Her portfolio includes transactions ranging from under $1 million to over $500 million. She works with clients spanning various industries, including government contracting, broadcasting, cable, technology, financial services and nonprofit organizations.

Ms. Salley earned her J.D. from Howard University School of Law and received a B.A. from the University of Virginia.

Regionally ranked for Corporate M&A by Chambers USA and nationally ranked Tier 1 for M&A on the 2024 Best Law Firms^® list by Best Lawyers^®, Polsinelli’s Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures Practice closes deals. Spanning multiple industries, Polsinelli attorneys’ complete transactions for private and public companies. They collaborate with in-house personnel and coordinate efforts with clients’ investment bankers, local and foreign counsel, accounting firms and other advisers to provide high caliber, integrated legal advice covering all areas needed for a seamless negotiation and closing process. By taking the time to understand the economic and value-related consequences singular to their clients’ business transactions, the team works to protect interests and lead in the navigation of a full range of deal options.