Sonja Pollack represents private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies on leveraged finance transactions across the investment lifecycle.

Sonja combines extensive bank financing experience with efficiency-fueled process to guide clients through all aspects of:

  • Acquisition finance
  • Secured, unsecured, mezzanine, and subordinated credit facilities
  • Syndicated, direct lender, and clubbed credit facilities
  • Asset-based and cash-flow loans
  • Liability management transactions

With an emphasis on the middle market, she tailors strategies to meet clients objectives, including for securing the best terms and mitigating execution risk.

A recognized leader at the firm, Sonja actively participates in the firm’s formal mentoring program, with a particular focus on lateral integration. She is member of the Women Lawyers Group and the Parent Lawyers Group. Sonja is also a lifelong competitive equestrian.

Sonja’s recent experience includes advising:

  • Leonard Green & Partners on its investments in Authentic Brands Group, Charter Next Generation, Pro Mach, Pye Barker Fire & Safety, and other companies
  • Odyssey Investment Partners on its investments in Cross Country Infrastructure Services, Integrated Power Services, Industrial Electric Mfg, and other companies
  • GreyLion on its investments in 360training, Black Bear Diner, Delphon, Metal-Era, Norwood Sawmills, Quick Med Claims, and other companies
  • Leeds Equity Partners on its investments in 95% Group, CeriFi, LRN, and other companies

Bar Qualification

  • New York
  • Tennessee

Education

  • JD, Hofstra University School of Law, 2009
    cum laude
  • BA, Columbia University, 2004

Practices